Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies
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.
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<![CDATA[Influence of Social/Mass Media as a Change Agent on Childhood Social Pedagogy and Achievement ]]>
<![CDATA[Makinde, Semiu Olawale]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 9 No 1 (2020): June 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v9i1.36259
<![CDATA[This study investigated the influence of social/mass media as agent of change on childhood social pedagogy and academic achievement in Lagos, Nigeria. Specifically this study examined the impact of social/mass media on early age children social pedagogy and the aftermath effect on their academic achievement in Lagos, Nigeria. The research design was a descriptive type of survey. The sampling technique adopted was purposive and used to sample the population from upper primary school pupils of age 6 to 9 years. This age range can respond to the instrument of the research with free mind. Respondents to the validated questionnaire of reliability index of 0.87 were 490 pupils of 240 boys and 250 girls from ten Nursery and Primary schools in Ifako Ijaiye, Lagos. Three research objectives were raised for the study. Simple percentages and charts were used to represent and analyse the responses from the respondents. The findings show that the social/mass media especially the android phone and television were powerful devices that influence the lives of early age pupils. It teaches them on how to relate with their environment, improve their performance in school and also a means where they cultivate negative attitudes towards people. Conclusively, the media content effect on young pupils depends on the upbringing, because they react to social/mass media differently and are not influenced the same way. Hence, the type of media contents they exposed to should be monitored in other not to be influenced adversely.]]>
<![CDATA[The Satisfaction Level of Early Childhood Educational Institutions On The Performance of Teachers As Graduates from Early Childhood Educational Study Program ]]>
<![CDATA[Mukminin, Amirul]]>;
<![CDATA[Waluyo, Edi]]>;
<![CDATA[Diana, Diana]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 8 No 2 (2019): November 2019 ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v8i2.36528
<![CDATA[This study has a purpose to determine the satisfaction level of early childhood educational institutions on the performance of the teachers as alumni from early childhood educational program, to find out which competencies are considered to be the main aspirations by early childhood educational institutions in Central Java Province. This research has a target to get a complete overview about the satisfaction level of the institutions to the alumni as a chance to improve the quality of graduates from Early Childhood Educational Study Program of Faculty of Education in Semarang State University.The initial phase of the study, a survey was conducted at a number of Early Childhood Educational institutions spread across 35 cities and/or regencies in Central Java, to identify and find out whether there are graduates from Early Childhood Educational Study Program of Faculty of Education in Semarang State University who works as teacher at these institutions. In the second stage, the researchers did a mapping to determine which institutions will be used as research samples. The third phase of research was conducted to acquire understanding of the satisfaction level from the samples. The target which was aimed in this research is to develop curriculum in order to improve the quality of graduates. From the analysis result of the study, it showed that Early Childhood Educational institutions were satisfied with the performance of the graduates of Early Childhood Educational Study Program of Faculty of Education in Semarang State University which reached (58.41%). Early Childhood Educational institutions in Central Java would expect that the personality competence to be the first priority to be developed in the Early Childhood Educational Study Program in Semarang State University (36.84%), while the second priority is pedagogical competence (39.48%), professional competence (2.63%) becomes third priority and social competence (21.05%) become the last priority which need to be developed.]]>
<![CDATA[Local Contents In The Arts Learning For Early-Age Students In Gunungpati ]]>
<![CDATA[Tasuah, Neneng]]>;
<![CDATA[Setiawan, Deni]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 8 No 2 (2019): November 2019 ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v8i2.36552
<![CDATA[The investigation is inspired by the cultural diversity of Indonesia, particularly the local contents in Semarang implemented through the world of early-childhood education. The study aims to identify the implementation of local contents in the arts learning in a play group in Gunung pati Semarang. This is theoretical study conducted in two phases as the strategies for field study implementation. The structured observation was conducted through documents, portfolio, questionnaires studies, and in-depth interviews. The data analysis was conducted thematically through date triangulation. The object was selected through purposive sampling of all populations totalled 47 play groups, then 14 were selected. The local contents were implemented in the arts learning in play groups in Gunungpati. The local contents comprise fine arts, dances, and music. Those contents were taken from the local cultures in Semarang in general and they reflect the local culture in Gunungpati.]]>
<![CDATA[How is Piaget's Theory Used to Test The Cognitive Readiness of Early Childhood in School? ]]>
<![CDATA[Kholiq, Abdul]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 9 No 1 (2020): June 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v9i1.37675
<![CDATA[This study aims to examine Piaget's cognitive theory of early childhood readiness to enter elementary school. The method used is quantitative descriptive, using samples of early childhood selected based on the criteria of 5 years of age. The results of the study were processed using statistical calculations. The results obtained were that the instruments developed were effective enough to test cognitive readiness of early childhood in elementary school entrance examinations. In addition, the average tested child has a fairly good readiness but requires guidance by the teacher so that his cognitive abilities develop optimally.]]>
<![CDATA[The Influence of Picture Book to the Storytelling skill of Preschool Children ]]>
<![CDATA[Ratnasari, Eka Mei]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 9 No 1 (2020): June 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v9i1.37805
<![CDATA[The benefit of storytelling activity to children’s skill development is to provide a positive contribution to children’s language skill. This research aimed to determine the impact of the picture book to the storytelling skill of children aged 4-5 years. The research subjects consisted of two kindergartens in Yogyakarta (Pringwulung and Cempaka kindergarten) Indonesia. The participants are 40 children. The data were used quasi-experimental research design. The research data obtained were analyzed with t-test through SPSS 16 program to see the differences between the experimental group and the control group. The result of this research was a significant influence of using picture book on the storytelling skill of preschool children. The recommendation from the result of this research was provided to parents and teachers particularly to develop children’s communication skill and practitioner in the discussion that especially emphasized addressing the need to increase opportunities for storytelling skill of preschool children in good stimulation.]]>
<![CDATA[Implementation of Assessment for Islamic and Catholic Religious Values Development ]]>
<![CDATA[Selvi, Issaura Dwi]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 9 No 1 (2020): June 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v9i1.38007
<![CDATA[Religious assessments in Indonesian Kindergartens must be based on the applicable curriculum. For schools based on certain religions, there is no difficulty in evaluating religion. But it is different with the National Kindergarten school that has children with different religious backgrounds. This is the reason the researchers conducted research on how to carry out religious assessments at the TK Yayasan Wanita Kereta Api (YWKA) Yogyakarta National Foundation. The purpose of this reseach are to describes implementation and process assessment for Islamic and Catholic religious values development in Yayasan Wanita Kereta Api’s National School. The type of this research is qualitative. The method used is participant observation. The results and discussion show that the implementation of assessments of the development of Islamic and Catholic values of children aged 4-6 years at YWKA Yogyakarta Kindergarten is the implementation of assessments of Islamic religious values using performance sheets by assessing religious education, creed, and morals seen from the process of evaluating reading Iqro '. The process of assessing Catholic religious values using anecdotal notes. The results of children's religious values are known to develop as expected (BSH). Therefore despite these different beliefs, the development of children's religious values is good and is in line with educational goals.]]>
<![CDATA[Analysis of Constructive Learning Models in Forming Religious Characters of Early Childhood ]]>
<![CDATA[Mulyati, Mulyati]]>;
<![CDATA[Sumadi, Tjipto]]>;
<![CDATA[Yetti, Elindra]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 9 No 1 (2020): June 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v9i1.38141
<![CDATA[The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the development of learning models that can stimulate students to interpret every learning activity in shaping the character of early childhood. The research method is a qualitative method in which the researcher captures the phenomenon of the development of religious and moral values of early childhood is only limited to habituation and the discovery of data that the teacher does not compile a special program of character development in learning. The study was conducted in DKI Jakarta (Jakarta Capital Special Region) with 60 samples consisting of University students Open PAUD (Early Childhood Education) majors who are PAUD teachers in DKI Jakarta. Data collection techniques from interviews, observation and questionnaire distribution and also documentation. The results of the study stated that a constructive learning model is needed that is able to give meaning to the learning process in character development.]]>
<![CDATA[The Role of Parents at Mathematics Learning Innovation in Early Education ]]>
<![CDATA[Rahmawati, Miftah Sigit]]>;
<![CDATA[Amri, Irman]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 9 No 1 (2020): June 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v9i1.38349
<![CDATA[In digital era, it is possible for the term "home education" which presents the role of the family to the childhood education. The development of children's mathematics involved role of parents lies, so a mechanism needs to be established about the importance of mathematics learning in the early years and its forms about mathematical activities for children. Learning mathematics in early childhood connects the use of formative values, namely observation, assignments, and interviews for planned teaching. Pedagogical practice focuses on the involvement of children in games, reading stories/picture books, doing project work, and learning mathematics through art or physics. This gives the explanation that children in early education with their settings involve mathematical ideas. This research aims to provide solutions and ideas for parents in teaching children of early age (0-3) years old on mathematics. This research also provides an explanation of parental involvement in teaching mathematics by playing together and preparing children to face mathematics at the next level. The research method used is based on field research, literature studies, and observations. Report of evaluation and observation provide good results with the use of one of the learning methods, namely the montessori method. It also gives an explanation of the importance of togetherness of children and parents in learning mathematics without eliminating children's play time.]]>
<![CDATA[Obstacles and Solution of Beyond Centers and Circle Time (BCCT) Implementation ]]>
<![CDATA[Rafidiyah, Dina]]>;
<![CDATA[Normulati, Sri]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 9 No 1 (2020): June 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v9i1.38559
<![CDATA[Early Childhood Education (PAUD) receives enormous attention from the government, because preparing the next generation needs to pay attention to how to foster children from an early age. One method of learning for young children that is fun and interesting is Beyond Centers and Circle Time (BCCT) or better known as the Center Method. The purpose of this study was to analyze the Obstacles and Solution of Beyond Centers and Circle Time (BCCT) Implementation in TK ABA 2 Banjarmasin.However, this method has not been widely applied in South Kalimantan Province, especially in Banjarmasin. TK Aisiyah Busthanul Athfal (ABA) 2 in Banjarmasin is the first kindergarten that has implemented in Banjarmasin. Therefore, this qualitative research was conducted with a case study approach, to explore the TK ABA 2 Kindergarten Banjarmasin process so that they could use BCCT, as well as the problems and solutions they had faced so that they could be input for other schools who wanted to also use this method. The principle and six teachers were interviewed to get information about the case. TK ABA 2 Banjarmasin started implementing BCCT in 2013. There are a number of things that need to be prepared, including preparing teachers especially in terms of educational background and center preparation including the availability of toys in each center. Obstacles can be resolved if all stake holders are dedicated to implement BCCT.]]>
<![CDATA[Does Play Help to Learn Vocabulary? A Case Study on Primary School Teachers’ Attitude of Dhaka City in Bangladesh ]]>
<![CDATA[Shirin, Alpona]]>
<![CDATA[ Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Education Studies Vol 9 No 1 (2020): June 2020 ]]>
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DOI: 10.15294/ijeces.v9i1.38891
<![CDATA[This study focused on teachers’ attitude towards using games in teaching-learning activities of learning vocabulary. The purpose of this research is to explore teachers’ attitude to the use of a game for learning vocabulary of the students. A qualitative study was conducted with 12 teachers of Azampur Government Primary School of Dhaka city, Bangladesh to gain in depth knowledge of the issues. An everyday game of children named ‘Tic-tac-toe’ was chosen for teachers to teach vocabulary rather traditional process of memorizing. Then, semi-structured focus group interviews were used as tool to collect data from teachers after observing students playing the game. Data was then analyzed for thematic contents by standard content analysis framework which yielded six major themes such as play-based teaching strategy, language development, classroom environment, learning by doing approach, acceptance and barriers on adopting play-based strategy. Overall, findings showed positive attitude towards using game for learning vocabulary of a foreign language. The implications of this study imply that the themes can be effective in classroom practice of Bangladeshi classroom.]]>
