Al Athfal : Jurnal Kajian Perkembangan Anak dan Manajemen Pendidikan Usia Dini

TEACHERS' STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING YOUNG CHILDREN'S SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY AT TKIT ASH SHIDDIQIYYAH BERJAN

Khodijatuzzahro Khodijatuzzahro — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:18:01 +0000

This study aims to analyze the strategies used by teachers to support young children’s social-emotional skills at TKIT Ash Shiddiqiyyah Berjan. The study employed a descriptive qualitative research approach involving two teachers and 24 Kindergarten B children aged approximately 5–6 years. Data were collected from November 20 to 25, 2023 through observations of children’s learning activities and interviews with the two teachers responsible for the observed class. The researcher served as the primary research instrument, supported by observation and interview guidelines. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis, while data validity was examined through technique triangulation by comparing observation and interview findings. The results identified four main strategies used by teachers: role playing, habituation, songs, and classroom seating arrangements. Role playing provided opportunities for children to interact and communicate through contextual activities, such as acting as sellers and buyers in a market-themed activity. Habituation was implemented through queuing, hadith memorization, the use of “sorry,” “please,” and “thank you,” and cooperative activities. Songs, particularly the Javanese song Sugeng Enjing, were used to introduce social, emotional, and cultural values, while rotating seating arrangements provided opportunities for children to interact with different peers. The study contributes an overview of how simple and culturally relevant practices can be integrated with religious and social values in an Islamic early childhood education setting. The findings imply that teachers can embed social-emotional learning within play, daily routines, songs, and classroom management rather than treating it as a separate learning activity. Further research involving multiple institutions and quantitative or mixed-method approaches is needed to examine these practices more broadly.

Keywords: early childhood education; social-emotional skills; teaching strategies; role-playing; habituation.

PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT BETWEEN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE OUTBOUND PARENTING PROGRAM AT WAHANA KALIMASSADA PURWOREJO

Abdul Aziz — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:23:28 +0000

Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis manajemen kemitraan antara lembaga Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUD) dan keluarga melalui program outbound parenting di Wahana Kalimassada Purworejo. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik observasi partisipatif, wawancara semiterstruktur, dan dokumentasi. Informan penelitian meliputi pengelola wahana, kepala lembaga PAUD mitra, dan orang tua peserta. Data dianalisis melalui reduksi, penyajian, dan penarikan kesimpulan, dengan triangulasi sumber serta teknik. Temuan menunjukkan bahwa program mengintegrasikan aktivitas pengalaman langsung orang tua–anak, seperti permainan kebersamaan, kegiatan lingkungan, lokakarya budaya, dan refleksi, dengan praktik promosi layanan serta hubungan antarlembaga. Pengelola memanfaatkan media sosial, komunikasi dari mulut ke mulut, dan jaringan multipihak. Naskah melaporkan 26–28 kunjungan lembaga pendidikan per bulan, tetapi angka tersebut belum cukup untuk menyimpulkan loyalitas, kesinambungan kemitraan, atau peningkatan keterlibatan keluarga. Persoalan koordinasi internal ditangani melalui pembagian kerja bergiliran, komunikasi, dan budaya kerja bersama. Secara analitis, Wahana Kalimassada berperan sebagai fasilitator eksternal yang mempertemukan lembaga PAUD dan keluarga dalam pengalaman belajar. Implikasi manajerialnya ialah perlunya tujuan kemitraan yang disepakati, pembagian peran yang transparan, serta evaluasi berbasis perubahan keterlibatan keluarga dan keberlanjutan kerja sama, bukan semata jumlah kunjungan.

AUM TRADITION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LOCAL CULTURAL VALUE-BASED LEARNING AS AN EFFORT TO INSTILL THE VALUE OF MUTUAL COOPERATION IN TALUNOMBO VILLAGE SAPURAN WONOSOBO

Fazira Andra Putri — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:37:31 +0000

This study was motivated by the importance of preserving local culture as a medium for character development in early childhood, particularly in fostering the value of mutual cooperation (gotong royong). The Aum Tradition practiced in Talunombo Village, Sapuran District, Wonosobo Regency contains local cultural values that can serve as learning resources for young children. This research aimed to: (1)describe the form and meaning of the Aum Tradition, (2)identify the values of mutual cooperation embedded within it, and (3)analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors in implementing the tradition as a local culture-based learning approach. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method. The research participants included community leaders, parents, educators, and members of the Talunombo community. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The data were analyzed using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification techniques. The findings revealed that the: (1) Aum Tradition is a self-purification ritual carried out by washing the face at a sacred spring believed to possess spiritual and social significance. The tradition embodies various values of mutual cooperation, including teamwork, togetherness, solidarity, helping one another, social care, harmony, and voluntarism. (2)These values can be integrated into early childhood learning activities through direct experiences and social interactions.(3) Supporting factors include the preservation of the tradition within the community, support from community leaders and parents, and a social environment that upholds the spirit of mutual cooperation. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors include the influence of modernization and digital technology, children's limited understanding of the tradition's meaning, the lack of integration of local culture into educational activities, and decreasing community participation in cultural practices.

pendidikan usia dini The Use Of Canva-Based Instructional Media In Kindergarten

Wahyu Ari Wardani — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:57:01 +0000

The use of technology, such as the graphic design application Canva, in early childhood education (ECE) at the kindergarten level has demonstrated significant potential in supporting effective and engaging learning. It also plays a crucial role in shaping children's character and foundational skills for the future. This study aims to provide an overview of the benefits and challenges of using Canva-based media in kindergartens. This research employs a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The use of Canva-based media in kindergarten learning has shown a positive impact on students’ motivation and engagement. Teachers utilized Canva to create visual materials such as posters, infographics, and storybooks that attracted students’ attention and encouraged enthusiastic participation. Group activities involving Canva also promoted collaboration among students and helped develop their social skills. Nevertheless, several challenges remain, including limited teacher skills in using the application, lack of adequate devices and internet access, and insufficient support from schools and parents. Teachers must design materials that align with the curriculum and consider the age and developmental stages of the students. Therefore, providing training and mentoring for teachers is essential to overcome these technical challenges.

The Relationship of the Calistung Program with Parental Satisfaction

Risma Amelia — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:08:09 +0000

Program Calistung diminati di PAUD karena dinilai meningkatkan kesiapan anak menuju sekolah dasar. Namun, pelaksanaannya masih terkendala ketiadaan standar kurikulum, metode yang kurang sesuai perkembangan anak, serta manajemen program yang belum optimal. Kondisi ini berisiko menurunkan kualitas program dan memengaruhi kepuasan orang tua. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: (1) mengetahui skor variabel program Calistung di Raudhatul Athfal (RA) Ash Shiddiq; (2) mengetahui skor kepuasan orang tua di RA Ash Shiddiq; (3) menganalisis hubungan program Calistung dengan kepuasan orang tua di RA Ash Shiddiq, Cileunyi, Kabupaten Bandung. Metode yang digunakan adalah penelitian korelasional. Data diperoleh melalui kuesioner skala Likert empat pilihan jawaban kepada 39 responden. Analisis meliputi uji instrumen (validitas dan reliabilitas), uji statistik, uji hipotesis (korelasi Rank Spearman), dan uji koefisien determinasi menggunakan SPSS 27. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: (1) skor program Calistung sebesar 3,4 (kategori sangat tinggi); (2) skor kepuasan orang tua sebesar 3,5 (kategori sangat tinggi); (3) koefisien korelasi antara variabel X (Calistung) dan variabel Y (kepuasan orang tua) sebesar 0,725, termasuk kategori hubungan kuat (0,51–0,75). Nilai signifikansi 0,001 < 0,05 menunjukkan hubungan tersebut signifikan. Koefisien korelasi bernilai positif, artinya semakin baik pelaksanaan program Calistung, semakin tinggi kepuasan orang tua. Uji koefisien determinasi menghasilkan R² = 0,672, yang berarti program Calistung berkontribusi 67,2% terhadap kepuasan orang tua, sedangkan 32,8% sisanya dipengaruhi faktor lain.