Early Childhood Education Development and Studies (ECEDS)

Problems of Independent Curriculum Planning in the Kelapa Lima State Kindergarten Kupang

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Hadirnya kurikulum merdeka sebagai bagian dari pembelajaran paradigma baru, dimana kurikulum Merdeka Belajar ialah kurikulum dengan pembelajaran intrakurikuler. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi tahapan dan problematika yang dialami dalam pembuatan perencanaan kurikulum merdeka di TK Negeri Kelapa Lima Kupang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunakan teknik wawancara dan observasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan terdapat problematika yang dialami guru saat menyiapkan perencanaan kurikulum merdeka yaitu keterbatasan guru dalam menganalisis alur tujuan pembelajaran, keterbatasan guru dalam menyiapkan pembelajaran yang kreatif dan berdiferensiasi, serta keterbatasan guru dalam mengembangkan modul ajar projek profil pancasila. Diskusi dan kolaborasi antara kepala sekolah, guru dan orang tua menjadi solusi yang diberikan guru dalam mengatasi keterbatasan yang ada dalam proses perencanaan kurikulum merdeka.

Kata Kunci: Problematika; Perencanaan; Kurikulum Merdeka.

Implementation of STEAM Learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) At Barunawati Kindergarten, Kupang

2023-12-17T08:30:09+00:00

Implementasi pembelajaran STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) sangat penting bagi anak usia dini karena dapat mendorong anak untuk berpikir kreatif, meningkatkan kreativitas, serta anak mampu mengidentifikasi permasalahan yang terjadi di sekitarnya dan menemukan solusinya. Masalah dari penelitian ini adalah bagaimana gambaran implementasi pembelajaran STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) di TK Barunawati Kupang, dengan tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran implementasi pembelajaran STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) di TK Barunawati Kupang. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif, dengan subjek yang diteliti yakni 1 kepala sekolah dan 2 orang guru di TK Barunawati Kupang. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah koleksi data/pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, dan kesimpulan/verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa dalam mengimplementasikan pembelajaran STEAM di TK Barunawati Kupang dilakukan melalui tiga tahapan yakni perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi.

The Importance of Breakfast Habits for the Activeness of Children Aged 5-6 Years

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This research sought to find out the importance of breakfast habit on the activeness of children aged 5-6 years. This research was conducted in Hindu Saraswati Kindergarten of Kupang. The research subjects were parents and teachers in Hindu Saraswati Kindergarten of Kupang. The research data were collected through interview and documentation techniques, and then analyzed descriptively. From the results of this research regarding the importance of breakfast habit on the activeness of children aged 5-6 years in Hindu Saraswati Kindergarten of Kupang, it was revealed that breakfast is very important for the activeness of children aged 5-6 years. Children who eat breakfast are more active in doing all their activities. Their activeness can be seen from several aspects, including courage, participation, creativity, and independence.

Male Teachers' Perceptions of Motivation to Become PAUD Teachers in Alak District, Kupang City

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This research aims to determine "male teachers' perceptions of motivation to become PAUD teachers in Alak District, Kupang City". The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. The research subjects used were male teachers who actively taught at PAUD institutions. Data collection techniques use interview techniques. The results of the research conducted show that the male teacher's perception of the motivation of a male teacher to become a PAUD teacher is due to his inner calling and love of children, receiving support from the principal and colleagues who have given him their trust to dedicate themselves. in PAUD institutions, in line with this, male teachers realize that the presence of a male figure in PAUD institutions is a substitute for a father figure, and the closeness between male teachers and early childhood children is very close, because the children are comfortable and enjoys playing with male teachers.