Journal of Islamic Education Students
Vol 5, No 1 (2025): Inpress

The Impact of STEAM Learning with Loose Parts on the Cognitive and Artistic Development of Children Aged 5-6 Years

Isnariyati, Eny (Unknown)
Khotimah, Nurul (Unknown)
Setyowati, Sri (Unknown)
Hasibuan, Rachma (Unknown)
Matheos Lasarus Malaikosa, Yes (Unknown)
Fitri, Ruqoyyah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Mar 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of STEAM learning using Loose Parts on the cognitive and artistic abilities of children aged 5-6 years. The research employs a quantitative approach with a Quasi-Experimental Design. The subjects consist of 48 children divided into experimental and control groups. Hypothesis testing was conducted using the Mann-Whitney U Test, yielding a p-value of < 0.001 (α = 0.05), indicating a significant difference between the two groups. The findings confirm that STEAM learning with Loose Parts has a positive impact on enhancing young children's cognitive and artistic abilities. This approach not only stimulates creativity and problem-solving skills but also improves logical thinking and artistic expression. Therefore, integrating Loose Parts into STEAM learning can be an effective strategy for optimizing early childhood development.

Copyrights © 2025






Journal Info

Abbrev

jies

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Journal of Islamic Education Students (JIES) with ISSN 2797-0108 (Online) and 2797-0116 (Print), published by the Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of Universitas Islam Negeri Mahmud Yunus batusangkar. Journal of Islamic Education Students (JIES) is published twice a year; in May and ...