cover
Contact Name
-
Contact Email
-
Phone
-
Journal Mail Official
-
Editorial Address
-
Location
Kota semarang,
Jawa tengah
INDONESIA
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies
ISSN : 22528415     EISSN : 24769584     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies publishes original manuscripts, reviews, and information about association activities. Its purpose is to provide a forum for consideration of issues and for exchange of information and ideas about research and practice in early childhood teacher education. Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies welcomes research reports, position papers, essays on current issues, reflective reports on innovative teacher education practices, and book reviews.
Arjuna Subject : -
Articles 425 Documents
Optimization of Movement Development for Cerebral Palsy (CP) Students During the Covid -19 Pandemic Wardhani, Rr Dina Kusuma; Wuryani, Wuryani; Rusmono, Rusmono
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2021): June 2021
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v10i1.44730

Abstract

These children with special needs generally have differences both physically, mentally and socially, emotionally. They require adjustments in the learning process. The adjustment is made in order to optimize their development like other children. various types of children with special needs, one of which is children who do not have physical abilities (disabled). Disability can be classified into two types, namely disorders of the function of the orthopedic limb (orthopedic disability) and disorders of the function of the limb of the nerve (neurological disability). Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a part of neurological disabilities (physical disabilities), they also do not escape the attention and reach of educational services. The purpose of this study was to optimize the mobility development abilities of Cerebral Palsy (CP) students at TKLB SLB D YPAC, South Jakarta. The development of the learning model used in this study is the ADDIE Approach (Analysis-Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate) Learning Design Model which is strengthened by the results of the instrument validity and reliability test data. The results of presenting data are in the form of analysis results and facts that the researchers found in the field, and adjusted to the theory used in this study. The discussion on the presentation of the data is the result of analysis and facts that the researchers found in the field, and has been adjusted to the theory used in this study so that it can optimize the movement development of Cerebral Palsy (CP) students at TKLB SLB D YPAC, South Jakarta through sewing board media. After conducting research and development of the sewing board media that has been developed and proven to be effective, it can be used in optimizing the mobility development abilities of Cerebral Palsy (CP) students.
Mother-Child Play During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Just Stay at Home Sari, Diah Andika; Rahmatunnisa, Sriyanti; Yulianingsih, Ika
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2021): June 2021
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v10i1.44741

Abstract

This study aims to determine which types of activities are mostly played by mothers and their children during “just stay at home” or since the implementation of the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB). Starting on March 16, 2020, the PSBB has enforced by the DKI Jakarta and other local governments in Indonesia to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic. The study was conducted by survey method, using a questionnaire of Google form application. The questionnaire was distributed online from 9 to 20 April 2020. As a sampling technique, purposive sampling was selected, including mothers who have children between the ages of 2-8 years. A total of 545 participants were obtained through WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. The results of the study showed that there were five types of activities mostly played by mothers and their children: 1) reading, writing, and math, 2) watching YouTube, 3) life skills, 4) two and three-dimensional arts, 5) playing water. While the types of activities rarely played: 1) playing gadgets, 2) science experiments, 3) light sports. In similar, there were three types of activities rarely played: 4) home materials creativity, 5) traditional games, 6). Storytelling / fairy tales / drama, 7) music and movement. Referring to the finding, it was a positive significant result because the gadget was the rare play. These might occur because majority respondents were highly educated and working as educators in particular.
Modification of Sunda Manda Games Based on Theme to Improve Early Mathematic Abilitien in TK Aisyiyah Kindergarten Jenang Village Kecamatan Majenang Cilacap District Saputro, Widayat; Kurniawati Sugiyo Pranoto, Yuli; Utanto, Yuli
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2021): June 2021
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v10i1.45374

Abstract

Early childhood certainly does not know about mathematics, therefore the task of PAUD teachers or educators who introduce mathematics. Many teachers are not pleasant in learning or stressing on children, so children will get bored quickly in learning mathematics. Modification of Sundanese Games Manda will answer that, even though some of these traditional children's games are very foreign to the ears of children today. One alternative that can be used is to make a Sundanese Sundanese game modification made of banner material. Thus the modification of Sunda Sunda game is expected to later help improve the ability of early mathematics and is liked by students and the community. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of early mathematics learning and describe the modification of the Sundanese Sundanese game based on themes to improve early math skills by classifying objects based on color, shape, type, and size in group B children. The research design used is a qualitative approach. This research is about a case study regarding the modification of Sunda Sunda game based on themes to improve early mathematical abilities. The population of this research is kindergarten children class B (ages 5-6 years) in kindergarten Aisyiyah, Jenang Village. The selected sample is 21 children. The steps in analyzing the data that have been carried out in this study, namely the data in the form of interviews through several questions submitted to the Head of Kindergarten and the Teachers as research informants. The instructors in instilling early mathematical habituation in children about thematic material. In preschoolers, mathematics is only experience and not mastery. Concepts that must be introduced to children by starting; one-to-one correspondence, patterns, sorting / sorting / classifying, numerating, the meaning of numbers and their recognition, shape, size, time and space. Conclusions that can be taken based on the results and discussion stated that 1) Sunda Sundanese game modification based on themes can improve early math skills in group B children in kindergarten Aisyiyah Jenang Village 2) the implementation of early mathematics learning learning with the concept of doing Sundanese Sundanese games based on themes can be understood by early childhood.
Exploring Fathering Roles in Children’s Kindergarten Education Process Dare, Saagyum; Asante, Olivia
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2021): June 2021
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v10i1.46330

Abstract

The study explored the fathering roles in two districts in the upper west region of Ghana. The researchers employed the Lamb’s Multidimensional Father Involvement Model (Lamb et al., 1987) to investigate the phenomenon. A sample of 20 participants were engaged in the study; 10 participants from each district. The data was collected through semi-structured interviews, as such was analyzed thematically. The data collected was audiotaped, transcribed, and analyzed by coding. The study revealed that fathering roles in the two districts were associated with responsibility than interaction and accessibility. That is, fathers were found to be more responsible than interaction and accessibility. While the study revealed responsibility as both a cultural and social value, fathers’ accessibility and interaction with kindergarten children were affected by social, workplace, and time factors.
The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Language and Social Development for Early Childhood Children age 4-6 years in Karawang District Darmiyanti, Astuti; Supriadi, Oding; Nurlaeli, Acep
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2021): June 2021
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v10i1.46582

Abstract

Children in early age are unique people, where they have a pattern of growth and development. Language development reflects the growth and learning process of the children and it depends on maturity and learning opportunities. In early childhood education, there are 4 development aspects as a reference in stimulation for development and early childhood growth, which is language and social emotional aspects, cognitive and psychomotor. COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the process of early childhood education, which includes assessing early childhood development from teachers to parents at home. This study endeavours to understand how much COVID-19 pandemic will impact the growth and development of 4-6 years old children, especially the language and social emotional aspects during online learning in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The result indicates the impact of COVID-19 pandemic with School From Home (SFH) policy shows that there are groups of respondents who are still having difficulty achieving the set of curriculum targets by the government, and it could affect the development and growth of children's language skills and social emotionality. The population in this study were teachers and parents of Islamic Early Childhood (RA or PIAUD) and Early Childhood students (PAUD) in Karawang Regency, Indonesia, and the sample size would be determined using the Slovin formula with an error tolerance limit of 5% (0.05). This study collects the data using a questionnaire and interviews.
Location of Early Childhood Education in National Geographies: Indonesia, Nepal, Slovakia Pupala, Branislav; Jose, Jomon
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 10 No 1 (2021): June 2021
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v10i1.46700

Abstract

This paper offers a comparative analysis of early childhood education in three countries on two continents – Slovakia, Indonesia and Nepal. The analysis is based on long-term observations and research in ECEC in these countries. It shows that education mirrors culture, reflecting key aspects of it – physical, political, cultural and religious. Despite strong globalizing pressures to change and modernize, education is a localized phenomenon. ECEC is presented through its geographical contexts and geography of education is considered a suitable methodology for further research in ECEC. The article looks at how geographical characteristics shape education in the countries compared and briefly outlines the effect religious faith has on education in different countries and parts of the world.
Work-Family Balanced and Quality of Parenting in Optimizing Children Development Handayani, Arri; Munawar, Muniroh
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 4 No 1 (2015): June 2015
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v4i1.9447

Abstract

Stimulant, which is came from their environment especially their parent is needed to maximize child growth in their golden age. A working mother whose unable to balance family and work resulting in poor parenting. This condition will influence maximal child growth. The objective of this research is to describe any supporting and inhibiting factors for child growth in particular those related to the balance of work and quality of parenting. The samples of this research are 15 working mothers. The method of the research is qualitative approach referring to naturalistic paradigm, which source is phenomenological view. This research generated descriptive data in the form of words, which are taken from observation, interview, document content, recorder. The data is about the balance of family work and the quality of parenting to maximized child growth. This research shows that a) when the mother is capable in balancing her work and family and feel satisfy for her husband assistance, the child growth will be maximal. B) when the mother is able in balancing between work and family but to tired at the cause of her role, no parenting support or colaboration of husband and wife, then the child growth will be less maximal, c) the mother should be able to balance herwork and family, but ignorance of child parenting, which make the child growth to be not maximal. For recommendation: it is suggested that the working mothers maintain the quality time to play with their children, to conduct collaborative parenting with their husband for it will have positive influence on their growth.How to citeHandayani, A., & Munawar, M. (2015). Work-Family Balanced and Quality of Parenting in Optimizing Children Development. Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies, 4(1), 11-18. doi:10.15294/ijeces.v4i1.9447
A Model Islamic Spiritual Guidance in Early Childhood (on Islamic Kindergarten of Salatiga) Wahidin, Wahidin
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 4 No 1 (2015): June 2015
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v4i1.9448

Abstract

Spirituality is an important aspect of human life. Spiritualguidanceiseffort which focuses on helping individuals toreachtheir better life. The purpose of the study is to find out what model of spiritual guidance applied at Islamic Kindergarten (RA) Ma’arif Salatiga. This study used qualitative research as methodology and the object is curriculum at Islamic Kindergarten Ma’arif Salatiga. This study has founded that Islamic Kindergarten Ma’arif Salatiga uses tematic-integral-holistic in the learning procces to apply spiritual guidance. The researcher used descriptive qualitative method for analyzing the data. To apply this concept teachers connect all individual aspect from students based on Islam. The spiritual guidance focuses on helping individuals to be better in living and delivering welfare of their life through the understanding, applying of values, meaning the principles of life in accordance with religion and universal values. Giving spiritual guidance for early childhood plays an important role in the form of future personality. Spirituality is an important aspect of human life. Spiritualguidanceiseffort which focuses on helping individuals toreachtheir better life. The purpose of the study is to find out what model of spiritual guidance applied at Islamic Kindergarten (RA) Ma’arif Salatiga. This study used qualitative research as methodology and the object is curriculum at Islamic Kindergarten Ma’arif Salatiga. This study has founded that Islamic Kindergarten Ma’arif Salatiga uses tematic-integral-holistic in the learning procces to apply spiritual guidance. The researcher used descriptive qualitative method for analyzing the data. To apply this concept teachers connect all individual aspect from students based on Islam. The spiritual guidance focuses on helping individuals to be better in living and delivering welfare of their life through the understanding, applying of values, meaning the principles of life in accordance with religion and universal values​​. Giving spiritual guidance for early childhood plays an important role in the form of future personality. How to citeWahidin, W. (2015). A Model Islamic Spiritual Guidance in Early Childhood (on Islamic Kindergarten of Salatiga). Indonesian Journal Of Early Childhood Education Studies, 4(1), 19-25. doi:10.15294/ijeces.v4i1.9448
The Effect of Social Support on Volunteers’ Task Effectiveness and Satisfaction Kurnianingsih, Sri
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 4 No 1 (2015): June 2015
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v4i1.9449

Abstract

Community-based early child education group (PosPAUD) is part of government strategy to increase the access of early child education service in Indonesia. This activity is community-based activities that surrender to volunteers. Sustainability of the activity becomes the hardest part to be achieved. The objective of this study is to find out the effect of social support on volunteers’ task effectiveness and satisfaction that led to sustainability. Subject of this research are 442 volunteers of early child education groups in Central Java. The data is collected through questionnaire. The result has shown that there is a significant correlation at the 0,01 level among social support and task effectiveness and satisfaction.How to citeKurnianingsih, S. (2015). The Effect of Social Support on Volunteers’ Task Effectiveness and Satisfaction. Indonesian Journal Of Early Childhood Education Studies, 4(1), 26-29. doi:10.15294/ijeces.v4i1.9449
Curriculum Development of Early Childhood Education through Society Empowerment as Potential Transformation of Local Wisdom in Learning Prasetyo, Agung; Kristanto, Kristanto
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 4 No 1 (2015): June 2015
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v4i1.9450

Abstract

The goal of this research is to identify potential transformation of local wisdom that can support the execution of early childhood education learning in Central Java Indonesia and examine community empowerment program in developing the curriculum of early childhood education. This research is in the form of research and development.The outcome of this research is the design of curriculum development of early childhood education that can give real examples for the educators in empowering community’s role as a form of potential transformation of local wisdom in early childhood education learning such as 1) Potential transformations of local wisdom which can support the execution of early childhood education learning in Central Java Indonesia. The steps are a) Choosing themes and sub-themes based on the local potential; b) identifying playing activities c ) composing a daily plan. 2) Involving parents in community empowerment program in developing the curriculum of early childhood education.How to citePrasetyo, A., & Kristanto, K. (2015). Curriculum Development of Early Childhood Education through Society Empowerment as Potential Transformation of Local Wisdom in Learning. Indonesian Journal Of Early Childhood Education Studies, 4(1), 30-34. doi:10.15294/ijeces.v4i1.9450