Journal of Teaching and Education
Vol 4, No 1 (2025): Journal of Teaching and Education

IMPROVING EARLY CHILDHOOD'S ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE THEIR IDENTITY THROUGH THEMATIC LEARNING ON "SELF"

Khabibatul, Muniroh (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Nov 2025

Abstract

Study This aim For increase ability child age early Group A at RA Al-Ittihad Poncol in know identity self through application of learning models Thematic with theme "Myself " . The background of this study is the finding that most children aged 3-4 years in the class still have difficulty stating their complete personal identity (full name, age, gender, parents' names) and lack confidence in expressing themselves. The study was conducted in two cycles, where each cycle consisted of planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The research subjects were 16 children in Group A. Data collection techniques used observation with checklists, anecdotal notes, and documentation. The results of the study showed a significant increase from the initial condition to the end of the cycle. In the initial condition, the ability to recognize children's self-identity was relatively low. After the implementation of Cycle I, there was an increase where most children began to be able to state basic identities, but still needed help and there was a feeling of shame. In Cycle II, after actions that emphasized self-exploration and emotional expression (such as reflecting and telling stories), almost all children showed the ability to recognize their self-identity independently (reaching the expected success limit), as well as significant improvements in fine motor and social-emotional aspects. It is concluded that Thematic Learning with the theme "Self" is effective and relevant as a strategy to develop self-concept and self-confidence in early childhood.  

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JTE

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Journal of Teaching and Education is oriented to reguler publishing of research in the areas of teaching and education. This journal is a Blind Peer Review that applies an Open Journal System (OJS). This journal is a sub-institution of the Universitas Sembilanbelas November Kolaka. Scope : Early ...