Upaya Penanaman Karakter Kemandirian melalui Kegiatan Outing Class di PAUD

Fiona Febriani Fauziyyah (Universitas Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Jepara)
Dewi Pratiwi (Universitas Islam Nahdlatul Ulama Jepara)

JANACITTA: Journal of Primary and Children's Education
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): JANACITTA (Journal of Primary and Children’s Education)

AbstractThis research is motivated by the fact that some young children still display dependence on adults for simple activities in the school environment, such as tidying up play equipment or completing assignments independently. This condition indicates that children's independence has not developed optimally, so learning strategies that provide children with direct experience are needed. This study aims to describe the instilling of independent character in young children through outing class activities at the Istana Ceria Early Childhood Education Center (POS PAUD). The study used a descriptive qualitative approach with 15 young children as subjects. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation and interviews with class teachers and accompanying educators. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions with source triangulation to maintain data validity. The results showed that outing class activities contributed positively to the development of children's independence in physical, social, interaction with the environment, and involvement in activities. Children were more able to carry out activities independently, dared to share, resolve simple conflicts, and showed curiosity and responsibility. These findings indicate that outing class activities can be an effective learning strategy in fostering independent character in young children. Abstrak Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masih adanya anak usia dini yang menunjukkan ketergantungan terhadap orang dewasa dalam melakukan aktivitas sederhana di lingkungan sekolah, seperti merapikan alat bermain atau menyelesaikan tugas secara mandiri. Kondisi tersebut menunjukkan bahwa kemandirian anak belum berkembang secara optimal sehingga diperlukan strategi pembelajaran yang memberikan pengalaman langsung kepada anak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penanaman karakter kemandirian anak usia dini melalui kegiatan outing class di POS PAUD Istana Ceria. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan subjek 15 anak usia dini. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi dan wawancara dengan guru kelas serta pendidik pendamping. Data dianalisis menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman yang meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan dengan triangulasi sumber untuk menjaga keabsahan data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan outing class berkontribusi positif terhadap perkembangan kemandirian anak pada aspek fisik, sosial, interaksi dengan lingkungan, serta keterlibatan dalam aktivitas. Anak lebih mampu melakukan kegiatan secara mandiri, berani berbagi, menyelesaikan konflik sederhana, serta menunjukkan rasa ingin tahu dan tanggung jawab. Temuan ini menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan outing class dapat menjadi strategi pembelajaran yang efektif dalam menumbuhkan karakter kemandirian anak usia dini.