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The Use of Hand Puppets as a Media for Developing Language Skills for Children Aged 4-5 Years: A Case Study at Dharma Wanita Puhpelem Rahmadhani, Annisa Dwi; Fauziyah, Nur
Proceeding ISETH (International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity) 2024: Proceeding ISETH (International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

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Purpose: This study aims to examine the use of hand puppets as a medium to improve language skills, social interaction, and vocabulary in early childhood through role-playing activities. Methodology: The research used a descriptive qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through observations, interviews with teachers, and analysis of documentation from learning activities. Results: The findings show that the use of hand puppets significantly improved the language skills of children aged 4–5 years, including speaking, listening, and effective communication. The children demonstrated greater enthusiasm in participating in activities involving hand puppets and showed increased self-confidence when speaking. Applications/Originality/Value: This study suggests that hand puppets are an effective, fun, and educational tool for developing early childhood language skills. Educators are encouraged to incorporate hand puppets into learning strategies to enrich children's language experiences from an early age.
Pengaruh Latihan Permainan Target dalam Meningkatkan Ketepatan Shooting Atlet KU-13 SSB UIR Soccer School Pekanbaru Rahmadhani, Annisa Dwi; Siti Maesaroh; Ardiah Juita; Oca Fernandes AF
Journal Sport Science Indonesia Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Journal of Sport Science Indonesia
Publisher : Pendidikan Kepelatihan Olahraga FKIP Universitas Riau

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31258/jassi.5.2.157-165

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh latihan permainan target terhadap ketepatan shooting atlet kelompok umur 13 tahun di SSB UIR Soccer School Pekanbaru. Ketepatan shooting merupakan salah satu aspek teknik dasar yang penting dalam permainan sepak bola, namun berdasarkan observasi awal masih ditemukan rendahnya konsistensi akurasi shooting pada atlet usia dini. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode eksperimen dan desain one group pretest and posttest. Subjek penelitian berjumlah 15 atlet KU-13 yang diberikan perlakuan berupa latihan permainan target selama delapan kali pertemuan. Instrumen penelitian menggunakan tes ketepatan shooting, sedangkan analisis data dilakukan secara deskriptif dan inferensial menggunakan uji t berpasangan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan adanya peningkatan nilai rata-rata ketepatan shooting dari 6,67 pada pretest menjadi 9,07 pada posttest dengan persentase peningkatan sebesar 35,99%. Namun, hasil uji statistik menunjukkan bahwa peningkatan tersebut belum mencapai tingkat signifikansi secara statistik. Dengan demikian, dapat disimpulkan bahwa latihan permainan target belum memberikan pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap peningkatan ketepatan shooting atlet KU-13, meskipun secara deskriptif menunjukkan kecenderungan peningkatan kemampuan shooting.