<![CDATA[Understanding simple concepts (scientific concepts) was one of important understanding in aspects of cognitive development for early childhood. Children were trained to think actively and critically in order to understand they activities, namely by applying a constructivist approach or guided discovey learning. However in Azzahra Preschool Kindergarten has not applied a guided discovey learning. It considered to be a factor in children’s low understanding of science concepts. Therefore, this research aimed to improve the children's understanding of science concepts by applying guided discovery learning. This research used a classroom action research with two cycles. Subject of this research is all of children group B in Azzahra Preschool Kindergarten. And the results show that the guided discovery learning can improved children’s understanding of science concept. This is based on percentage score of children’s understanding of science concept which is increasing in each cycle. Other findings of this research showed that children were eager to learn, curiosity was increasing, and active to conduct experiments to discover various simple concepts. So, this research was recommended that apply the guided discovery learning model to develop various aspects of the child.]]>
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