Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Undiksha
Vol. 12 No. 3 (2024): December

Interaction of Alphabet Movement Activity on Attention and Memory of Early Childhood

Fitri, Ruqoyyah (Unknown)
Yatim Riyanto (Unknown)
Miftakhul Jannah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Dec 2024

Abstract

Physical activity in early childhood is crucial for physical, cognitive, social, emotional development, as well as to train their motor skills. Physical motor learning contributes to the development of basic skills and the improvement of other aspects. One of the methods applied is the alphabet movement learning model, which has an important role in the growth of early childhood, especially in supporting attention and memory abilities, which are the foundation in the development process. This study aims to analyze the interaction of alphabet movement activity on the attention and memory of early childhood. This study used a quasi-experimental Nonrandomized Pretest-Posttest Control Group design involving 100 children who were divided into an experimental group (n = 50) and a control group (n = 50). The experimental group was given additional locomotor and non-locomotor movements that interpreted the alphabet, while the control group followed the regular curriculum. The results showed that the experimental group had higher attention and memory abilities, which were caused by the multisensory approach and coordinative movements that improved body movement control and optimized cognitive function.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JJPAUD

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Undiksha is an open access peer-reviewed scientific journal published by Jurusan Pendidikan Dasar Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha. The journal publishes different kinds of scientific articles based on the field research and program in the area ...