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ARTICLES
The Effects of the Initial Reading Experience of Infancy on the Reading and Academic Achievement of Elementary First Graders
Soojeong Jung, Naya Choi* & Suji Jung
The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul National University
*choinaya@snu.ac.kr
ABSTRACT - The purpose of this study was to analyze the structural relationship among the age of initial reading, child’s reading motivation, reading ability, and academic achievement in the first grade of elementary school. A total of 267 pairs (127 male and 140 female) of first grade students attending four elementary schools and their mothers and teachers were randomly sampled in Gyeonggi province, South Korea. Frequency analysis and Pearson's correlation analysis were performed using AMOS 21.0 programs. The structural equation model (SEM) was used to verify the direct and indirect effects of path coefficients between the variables. First, the model showed a significant direct effect of first reading time on reading motivation, reading ability, and grades, reading motivation and that of reading ability on grades. Second, full mediation effects of reading motivation and reading ability between the age of initial reading and the child's grades were also found. The results of this study suggest that early reading experience with parents from infancy plays an important role in academic achievement after school entrance.
Key Words: initial reading, reading ability, reading motivation, academic achievement, structural equation model (SEM)
ARTICLES
The Effects of the Initial Reading Experience of Infancy on the Reading and Academic Achievement of Elementary First Graders
Soojeong Jung, Naya Choi* & Suji Jung
The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul National University
*choinaya@snu.ac.kr
ABSTRACT - The purpose of this study was to analyze the structural relationship among the age of initial reading, child’s reading motivation, reading ability, and academic achievement in the first grade of elementary school. A total of 267 pairs (127 male and 140 female) of first grade students attending four elementary schools and their mothers and teachers were randomly sampled in Gyeonggi province, South Korea. Frequency analysis and Pearson's correlation analysis were performed using AMOS 21.0 programs. The structural equation model (SEM) was used to verify the direct and indirect effects of path coefficients between the variables. First, the model showed a significant direct effect of first reading time on reading motivation, reading ability, and grades, reading motivation and that of reading ability on grades. Second, full mediation effects of reading motivation and reading ability between the age of initial reading and the child's grades were also found. The results of this study suggest that early reading experience with parents from infancy plays an important role in academic achievement after school entrance.
Key Words: initial reading, reading ability, reading motivation, academic achievement, structural equation model (SEM)
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English Learning Motivation and Demotivation of Korean EFL Students: Relationship with English Learning Time
Jieun Park, Naya Choi*, Boram No & Myungjin Kim
Seoul National University
*choinaya@snu.ac.kr
ABSTRACT - The purpose of this study was to (a) examine the motivational changes in English learning among Korean EFL students from grades 3 to 11 and (b) analyse the relationships among intrinsic English learning motivation, external English learning motivation, English learning demotivation, public English learning time, private English learning time, and English self-learning time. This study was designed to target South Korean EFL learners from grades 3 through 11. A total of 1,299 students from 16 different schools in seven major cities participated via questionnaires. For statistical analysis, IBM SPSS Statistics 22 was used to perform one-way ANOVA and correlation analysis. The main results were as follows: First, there were significant differences in English learning motivation and demotivation according to the students’ grade. In comparison to the other grades, grades 8 and 9 showed a higher level of external motivation and demotivation and lower level of intrinsic motivation. Second, for elementary school and middle school students, private English learning time positively correlated with intrinsic and external learning motivation, but it is negatively correlated with demotivation. Whereas, for high school students public English learning time and English self-learning time is positively correlated with intrinsic and external motivation, but it is negatively correlated with demotivation. It means that depending on the type of school, the time for English learning that is related to the English learning motivation may vary. The implications for intervention and future research were also discussed.
Key Words: English learning, Intrinsic motivation, External motivation, Demotivation, English learning time
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Individual and Parental Factors Associated with Preschool Children’s Foreign Language Anxiety in an EFL Setting
Naya Choi, Jiyeon Sheo* & Sujeong Kang
Department of Child Development and Family Studies, Seoul National University
*jiyeon108@snu.ac.kr
ABSTRACT - The present study aims to examine individual and parental factors that affect young children’s foreign language anxiety (FLA) in an EFL setting. Subjects include 453 mothers of young children aged 3 to 5 years old and of these participants, 217children attended regular kindergarten and 236 children attended English immersion institution. Both individual (child’s age, gender, temperament) and parental (parent’s educational attainment, household income, mother’s beliefs about early English education) factors were collected with mother’s self-report questionnaire. Children’s foreign language anxiety, however, was assessed with both mother’s and teacher’s self-report questionnaires. Results reveal that children’s age and temperament had significant effects on their level of foreign language anxiety. Older children were more prone to having a higher level of foreign language anxiety and children with a higher tendency for impulsiveness and harm avoidance were also more likely to show a higher level of foreign language anxiety. As for the parental factors, children of mothers with more concerns for early English education and stronger beliefs incognitive benefits of early English education were more likely to show a higher level of foreign language anxiety. Future directions and implications will be discussed.
Key Words: preschool children, foreign language anxiety (FLA), English as a foreign language (EFL)
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Teachers’ Perception towards Literacy in Early Childhood Education: A Qualitative Study of Teaching Approach and Learning Outcomes
Ega Asnatasia Maharani Ahmad
Dahlan University
ega@pgpaud.uad.ac.id
ABSTRACT - Literacy has been one of the major challenge in Indonesia especially on early and basic education level. However research evidence about teacher’s perspective on their approach and learning outcome towards development of literacy are remain limited. This study aimed to provide a better understanding relevant to teacher’s perception about literacy practices in early childhood and what aspects need to be considered as an effort to improve children's literacy development. Qualitative data were collected through open-ended questionnaire using online platform. The respondent consisted of 75 early childhood teachers from eleven public and private school in Yogyakarta area. To gain additional insights into teachers' perceptions 8 respondents were purposively selected from this group to be interviewed. Research data were analyzed according to principles of grounded theory approach using NVivo 12 software. Findings indicate that teacher’s knowledge about early childhood literacy emphasize more on mastering aspects of language through reading and writing skills. We also found their learning approach are still limited to strategies involving text, both in digitised and print-based version. How teacher define early literacy as a set of skill to prepare childrens mastering constrained skills, apparently leads them to choose strategies within a range of activity that practical to achieve in relatively brief period. Issues and constraints such as insufficiency knowledge of literacy instructional standards, limited book availability and lack attention on developing unconstrained skill. We conclude with reccomendations that early literacy standards should be established that aligned with current national curriculum and reflect consistency with overall objectives of the school program
Key Words: Literacy, Early Childhood, Education, Teacher perception.
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What are the Problems of Indonesian ECE Teachers in the Implementation of Learning Evaluation?
Prima Suci Rohmadheny1*, Febritesna Nuraini1 & Indah Setianingrum2, 1Ahmad Dahlan
University, Indonesia 2Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia
*prima.rohmadheny@pgpaud.uad.ac.id
ABSTRACT - This article discusses the research carried out with the aim of describing the results of the findings analysis of the ECE (Early Childhood Education) teachers perception about problems that they faced in Indonesia. The focus problem of this research is to obtain information about the profile of difficulty and perception of the difficulties types faced by ECE teachers in implementing learning evaluations based on the 2013 ECE curriculum. Learning evaluation is the process of ensuring decisions that are the focus of attention, selecting appropriate information, and analyzing information to report a summary of decisions in choosing between alternatives. Assessment of learning outcomes is a general term defined as the process of obtaining information used in making decisions about students, curriculum and programs, and educational policies. Thus, it is necessary to evaluate learning outcomes before evaluating learning. Assessment of learning outcomes in early childhood is done by gathering information about the achievements of child development. An assessment based on the 2013 ECE curriculum as a state curriculum in Indonesia emphasizes the use of authentic assessments, namely assessments that describe the real conditions of students and prioritize processes rather than children's work. This study involved 75 respondents who were scattered and representing the entire territory of Indonesia, consisting of 68 PAUD teachers and 7 students of ECE undergraduate candidates who were taking courses in evaluating early childhood learning. The primary data collection techniques used in this study were questionnaire then supported with secondary data by unstructured interview and document analysis in some ECE institutions randomly. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that with regard to the profile of difficulty faced by ECE teachers and ECE undergraduate candidates, for example, 9.3% stated that it was very difficult, 69.3% stated it was difficult, and 21.3% stated it was not difficult. Then related to the perception of the difficulties types faced by ECE teachers, only 74 respondents have been answered. Every respondent could be able to choose more than one type of difficulty which are they faced in. About 43.2% stated that the process requires more time and concentration, 40.5% faced difficulties in processing the assessment data, 37.8% facing deep difficulties in developing assessment instruments especially indicators, 37.8% claimed difficulty in recording the results of learning assessment, 35.1% stated difficulties in analyzing and evaluating learning, and 1.4% admitted having difficulty making proper evaluation narrative. Through the results of the study, it can be seen that the majority of ECE teachers and prospective ECE graduates in Indonesia think that learning evaluation is difficult and very difficult, while those who think it is not difficult are only a few. This certainly can be influenced by the results of education and training that have been taken and other influences that have not been investigated further. The types of difficulties faced by respondents were also varied. Even each respondent experienced more than one type of difficulty. Thus it can be concluded that ECE teachers and ECE graduates in Indonesia face a variety of problems so that they need concrete solutions for them because learning evaluation is part of the competencies that must be possessed by a professional teacher.
Key Words: learning evaluation, ECE teachers, assessment, problems
| what_are_the_problems_of_indonesian_ece_teachers__in_the_implementation_of_learning_evaluation.pdf |
Emotional Regulation Module Design: The Prevention Againts Child Abuse in Yogyakarta
Intan Puspitasari, Dewi Eko Wati, Alif Muarifah & Anton Yudhana
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
intan.puspitasari@pgpaud.uad.ac.id
ABSTRACT - This article explains the conceptual framework of an emotional regulation training module designed for parents who commit in act of child abuse in Yogyakarta. In the previous study, 330 parents of early childhood were surveyed in 4 sub-districts in Yogyakarta (Gondomanan, Umbulharjo, Gedongtengen, and Ngampilan) using the closes-ended questionnaire. Data shows 63% of respondents agree that child abuse should not be done and 35% of respondents agree that child abuse can be done only with clear and legal reasons. Surprisingly 98% of respondents reported that they have committed violence to their children physically or non-physically. This phenomena is critical because the parents’ perception about child abuse does not prevent them from committing such behavior. According to the literature review, this condition can be caused by lackness of the emotion regulation of parents. Emotional regulation allows individuals to experience emotional control that initiated from cognitive domain processors that have impact on the affective domain then affects their behavior. A total of 122 parents in the previous study had negative perceptions about their children, namely assuming that they were stubborn children. This condition may negative affections and triggers parents to hurt children. Therefore parents must be able to regulate their emotions to prevent child abuse triggered by anger. Through the results of the research and literature review, we designed an emotional regulation training module for parents who commit in act of child abuse. This emotional regulation training module was developed using Gross (1998) emotional regulation strategies which in five stages that are situation selection, situation modification, attentional deployment, cognitive change, and response modulation. The researcher developed the five stages of the strategy into relevant training activities to increase emotional regulation in parents. The model has been validated by experts and will be trained to parents who commit in child abuse in Yogyakarta.
Key Words: emotional regulation, child abuse, parent, early childhood, module
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Recognizing Parents Emotions through Heart Beat Sensors as Prevention Efforts Parents Violence toward Children
Dewi Eko Wati, Intan Puspitasari, Alif Muarifah & Anton Yudhana
Universitas Ahmad Dahlan
dewi.ekowati@pgpaud.uad.ac.id
ABSTRACT - This research is a collaboration between psychology and electronics engineering. This study aimed to detect emotions through the heart rate by using a heart beat sensor. The study was conducted using five subjects aged between 20-23 years. The procedure of the study was carried out through two steps. In the first step, the five subjects did not carry out any strenuous activities for five minutes and then measured their heart rate. The second step, the subject was asked to watch a horror movie and then measured his heart rate again. The experimental process is at the fingertips of the subject put a heart beat to get the heart rate sensor. The LED light that penetrates the fingertip is received by the Receiver Circuit and then processed into a digital data by the Arduino Uno microcontroller. Data that has been received by Arduino was forwarded through software processing to display the output on a computer screen. The output on the computer screen shows the condition of a person's heartbeat. Emotions and heart rate are interrelated. Emotions involve a variety of accompanying physiological experiences, for example the speed of the heart. The faster the heart rate, the person is in an emotional state. Emotions are formed by a part of the brain called the limbic system. Parental violence against children that occurs when emotional conditions are driven by the autonomic nervous system and limbic system. Violence is a form of physiological reaction from emotions. The results showed that there are differences in heart rate between relaxed conditions and emotional conditions. Emotional condition heart rate is ranging from 100 to 140 Beat PerMinute (BPM) and relaxed conditions is ranging from 60 to 90 Beat PerMinute (BPM). This is because the heart pumps blood faster.
Key Words: emotions, heart rate, prevention, violence, parents, children
| recognizing_parents_emotions_through_heart_beat_sensors_as_prevention_efforts_parents_violence_toward_children.pdf |
Developing Teaching Materials in Early Childhood ICT based Learning Course based on E-Learning
Yudha Alfian Haqqi & Evania Yafie
Universitas Negeri Surabaya & Universitas Negeri Malang
evania.yafie.fip@um.ac.id
ABSTRACT - The important role of ICT effectiveness as teaching material, media, and learning resources has made ICT to be one of the competencies that must be mastered by Early Childhood Education (ECE) students as prospective teachers so that there is no misconception in implementing it in the field. Based on the findings on several campuses in Indonesia, especially in East Java, there are still many shortcomings including the lack of books and teaching materials about ICT for Early Childhood (EC) in accordance with the characteristics of child development; lecturers only rely on articles and journals that are not yet integrated and structured as the main reference sources of lectures; syllabus and the course plan only focus on developing ICT-based learning media without having the integration with early childhood characteristics yet; students do not have the appropriate knowledge and skills of how to integrate ICT in the curriculum. These problems can lead to a false conception of the best ICT utilization in accordance with the characteristics of early childhood development. Those problems and potentials encourage us to immediately develop teaching materials for ICT courses for Early Childhood (EC) which are developed in accordance with child's development regarding valid and credible journals as references. Based on the background, we conducted a research under the title “Developing Teaching Materials in Early Childhood ICT Based Learning Course based on E-Learning”. The aim of the study is to produce teaching materials in E-Learning-based ICT for Early Childhood based on e-learning subjects that have high levels of validity and effectiveness so that they can be used in learning activities. This study uses the Ghirardini (2011) developing model consisted of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Data analysis techniques used in this development research are descriptive and hypothesis testing which includes Product Validity Test (media expert, material expert, and linguist), Practical/Applying Test, and effectiveness test. Based on the evaluations from media experts, material experts, and linguist that elearning that we had developed can be used as an initial product which is feasible. The results of the study can be elaborated as: 1) The results of media expert validation obtained a validity value of 89%, which was included in the (86 - 100%) Criteria and included in the validity level criteria which considered as very high and feasible to be implemented; 2) The results of material expert validation obtained validity values of 86% and included in the very valid validity level criteria which was very high and feasible to be implemented; 3) The results of the linguist validation obtained validity values reached 88% and included in the validity criteria which was very high and feasible to be used; 4) The practicality test results obtained validity values reached 89% for small groups and 86 for large groups, thus, it was included in the (86% - 100%) Criteria and included in the very good criteria or easy to use and implemented; and 5) The results of the effectiveness test showed that the e-learning was effectively enhancing students’ understanding in the Early Childhood ICT Based Learning course.
Key Words: E-learning, ICT, Teaching Materials, Early Childhood
| developing_teaching_materials_in_early_childhood__ict_based_learning_course_based_on_e-learning.pdf |
Parent’s Perception on Authoritative Parenting at Modern Life in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Avanti Vera Risti Prmaudyani, Merriendi Siringo-Ringo & Alif Muarifah
Early Childhood Program, Ahmad Dahlan University
avanti.pramudyani@pgpaud.uad.ac.id
ABSTRACT - This study aims to know about the parent’s perception of authoritative parenting based on knowledge, understanding, and implementation. Most of the parents have the perception that the authoritative parenting is ideal parenting for nurture their children, this parenting style emphasizes to give children freedom and opportunity but still under control, becoming the children to independent and discipline. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach with the subject is 12 parent’s who used the authoritative parenting style as a respondent. The collecting data cames from the interview, observation, and documentation. Validation data using triangulation method and to analyse data based on Miles and Huberman which is consideration data, display data, drawing and verifying the conclusion. The result of this study is the perception of parents about authoritative parenting in higher, middle, and level qualification lead to in positive ways. Furthermore, most of the respondents in the middle level in the perception of authoritative parenting. The knowledge of authoritative parents is they can explain clearly to describe the authoritative parenting, in the understanding, the parents can analysis parenting style from the did at home, and in the implementation, the parent’s response to their children only when they needed.
Key Words: parent,perception, authoritative parenting, modern life
| parent’s_perception_on_authoritative_parenting_at_modern_life_in_yogyakarta_indonesia.pdf |
Fathering Training in Rural Areas
Imam Faisal Hamzah, Nur’aeni & Dyah Siti Septiningsih
Faculty of Psychology – Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto, Indonesia
imamfaisalh@ump.ac.id
ABSTRACT - Psychosocial problems in children, one of which is thought to arise as a result of the imbalance in parenting of parents. The author found in andistrict that the mother worked and father was at home. Even though at home, the father is less able to care for his child properly. Knowledge about fathering has been more frequent in urban areas or only in campus areas. This article is a community service project that uses the Participatpry Action Research (PAR) method to provide social intervention to fathersin a village in Purbalingga District. The program aims to increase awareness of psychosocial problems that arise as an impact of unbalanced childcare especially on the role of fathers and increase theoretical knowledge about the psychology of husband and wife. Participants in this program were not in accordance with the plan where it was originally intended for fathers, but the participants who attended consisted of 43 mothers and about 3 fathers. The activity was delivered through lecture and discussion methods. Activities in this project include exposure to psychosocial problems that occur in children, counseling about the stages of child development, and counseling about the role of fathers in child development. The results of this activity were increasing participants' awareness of father's role in care, increasing knowledge about care based on child development, and designing a culture-based training model that emphasized fatherhood as a coparenting.
Key Words : Fathering, Psychosocial Problems, Rural Areas
| fathering_training_in_rural_areas.pdf |
Implementation of Character Education in Al Azhar 17 Bintaro Islamic Playgroup / Kindergarten
Nila Fitria, & Vitasya Putri Zahrawanny
Early Childhood Education Teacher Education Study Program (PG PAUD), Faculty of Psychology and Education (FPsP) Al Azhar University Indonesia, Jakarta
nilafitria84@gmail.com
ABSTRACT - The purpose of this study is to describe the character education in Al AzharBintaroPlaygroup / Kindergarten. The method used is descriptive qualitative research method. The subjects in this study were the Head of Islamic Playgroup / Kindergarten Al AzharBintaro, Playgroup teacher, and kindergarten teacher. Data collection techniques were carried out using interview sheets, observation, and documentation. Data analysis uses data reduction. The results of this study illustrate that character education carried out in Al Azhar 17 Bintaro Islamic Playgroup/Kindergarten s carried out in an integrated manner in comprehensive (comprehensive) learning and in accordance with the principles of child development in stages according to DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice). Character education in this school is also done specifically, focused and always repeated. Character education is also integrated into intracurricular and extracurricular activities.
Keywords : education, character, Playgroup, kindergarten
| implementation_of_character_education__in_al_azhar_17_bintaro_islamic_playgroup__kindergarten.pdf |
Effectiveness of Sexual Education in Increasing Awareness of Self-Protection in Basic School Children
Grafiyana, G. A. & Suwarti
Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
gisella.arnis@ump.ac.id
ABSTRACT - This sexual education for elementary school age children aims to prevent the occurrence of immoral cases in children, with this education it is expected that children can protect themselves from criminals. Sexual education is carried out to adjust to the age of the child, psychoeducation is related to the knowledge of the sex organs possessed by each gender, how to maintain and prevent others from touching without permission. The purpose of sex education is to encourage the skills or skills, attitudes, tendencies, behaviors and reflexes of children against immoral crimes that might occur to them. This education is important so that children get sexual education and proper self-protection can protect themselves from sexual violence. This study uses a quantitative approach to quasi-experiments that will compare before and after being given the psychoeducation training. The subjects in this study were 5th graders with ages 10–11 years, the data collection tool in the study was a questionnaire. The results showed that there was a change in awareness of self-protection after being given sexual education at the school.
Key Words:Sexual Education; Self-protection; Prevention.
| effectiveness_of_sexual_education_in_increasing_awareness_of_self-protection_in_basic_school_children.pdf |
Mother and Grandmother Relationship to Parenting in the Rural Areas
Aisy Amirah Fatin1, Imam Faisal Hamzah1 & Cahyani Indah Triyani2
1Faculty of Psychology – Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto 2Labor Agency – Provinsi Jawa Timur, Indonesia
amirahfatin17@gmail.com
ABSTRACT - The role of parents, especially mothers, is important in parenting, especially in rural areas. In addition to mothers, grandmothers also play a role in parenting in rural areas. The purpose of this article is to examine the relationship between mother and grandmother to parenting in the rural areas, known as grandparenthood. The research in this article uses qualitative methods with a case study approach. Two participants from a village in Gunung Kidul district were involved in this study, and both consisted of mothers and grandmothers from children. The results of the analysis show five themes, namely the closeness of the child and the division of parenting roles, the personal condition of the mother and grandmother, the personal development of the child, and the expression of emotions in the child. Conclusion of the role of others is needed in childcare in rural areas, the role of grandmothers involved in parenting is certainly very influential on children and mothers.
Key Words: Parenting, grandparenthood, rural areas.
| mother_and_grandmother_relationship_to_parenting_in_the_rural_areas.pdf |
Application of Chaining Techniques in Autonomy Ofreligiosity in Children with Special Needs
Prayogo, H., Astuti, W. F. & Grafiyana, G. A.
Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto
henrypy26@gmail.com
ABSTRACT - This study aims to prove and know the effectiveness of the chaining technique in improving spirituality in the form of prayer in children with special needs. Chaining technique is one of the techniques of Behavior Modification which is a systematic application of learning principles and techniques in measuring and increasing the visible and invisible behavior of individuals in order to help them function better, especially in the family environment. The application of chaining techniques in spiritual formation in the form of prayer is done by teaching children movements and prayers in each movement in sequence. This study uses an experimental method using one subject and an increase in spiritual ability in the form of prayer seen from a comparison between each session. The results of the research on the application of the chaining technique succeeded in improving spirituality in the form of prayer in children with special needs. Children are able to pray in a sequence and correctly.
Keywords: Chaining Technique, Spiritual Coaching, Prayer, Children with Special Need
| application_of_chaining_techniques_in_autonomy_ofreligiosity_in_children_with_special_needs.pdf |
Implementation and Challenges of 5 Table Services at Integrated Health Services Pos (Posyandu) in the Central Jakarta Area
Nurfadilah
Early Childhood Education Department, Faculty of Psychology and Education, University of Al Azhar Indonesia,
Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12110, Indonesia
novanurfadilah@uai.ac.id
ABSTRACT - Based on the results of preliminary studies which had been conducted in several Integrated Health Services Pos (Posyandu), which located in the Bendungan Hilir Sub-District, Central Jakarta. It was seen that several Posyandu that were randomly seen could not carry out the regular 5-table service at the Posyandu and the implementation was not in accordance with the 5-table implementation guidelines. This led to the implementation of 5 table services not the same between one posyandu and the other posyandu in Bendungan Hilir. This initial study was explored further in a qualitative descriptive study to obtain an overview of the implementation and challenges of the implementation of 5-table services in Posyandu, especially those in two area. Data collection was conducted through interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) in 3 Posyandu, each Posyandu represented by two cadres. The results of the discussions with cadres revealed that there are internal and external challenges in administering Posyandu. The internal challenges are from the cadres themselves, 1) they had lack of knowledge about their role as the main pillar driving development, especially in the health sector specially in health services and utilization of maternal and child health books; 2) the limited number of cadres; and 3) the age of cadres who are above the age of 48 years old on average. The external challenges that faced by cadres are the 1) lack of community participation to be involved in Posyandu activities; 2) limited space to provide adequate services for parents and toddlers who are present; 3) coordination that is still partial per sector. this finding was conveyed to relevant policy makers, in the education, health, and family welfare sectors.
Key Words: Integrated Health Services Pos, Early Childhood, 5-table services
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Developing an Early Childhood Islamic Education Content Based on the Concept ofTarbiyatulAwlad
Nur Kareelawati Abd Karim*, Dini Farhana Baharudin & Suhailiza Hamdani
Faculty of Leadership and Management Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
*kareelawati@usim.edu.my
ABSTRACT - Drawing on the concept of tarbiyyatulawladdeveloped by Muhammad Al-Ghazali and Abdullah NasihUlwan, this article proposes an early childhood Islamic education content, designed for educators. Textual analysis of Al-Ghazali’s book Ayyuh al-Walad andNasihUlwan’sTarbiyyatulAwlad offer a clear conceptual framework and broad perspectives of early childhood Islamic education. A combination of such analysis with the data from interviews and focus groups help us develop suitable content for preschool Islamic educators and easily understood by the preschoolers. The content is built based on seven aspects of life of children age 3-6 years old, which include: 1) faith (aqidah), 2) moral (adaab), 3) mental, 4) physical, 5) psychology (mental), and emotional health), 6) social skills (communication), and 7) sexual, categorised into three types of learning styles: visual, auditory and kinaesthetic. Since the recent outcry revolved around rallying for the restructuring of Islamic education curriculum and pedagogical changes, henceforth, this article might contribute to a positive development into an early childhood Islamic education in Malaysia.
Key Words: preschool, religious education, Islamic pedagogy, Islam and communication.
| developing_an_early_childhood_islamic_education_content_based_on_the_concept_oftarbiyatulawlad.pdf |
Preparing Our Children for Global Citizenship
Noor Hayati binti Abdul Hamid
NLI Education Sdn Bhd
nhayatiabdhamid@gmail.com
ABSTRACT - The skills needed in the post era of globalisation are definitely different set of skills of yester years, even though not totally new. The basic skill of a leader and being responsible individual and citizen remains core. The very nature of human being, a social entity, needing love and care, appreciating friendship, families and others, thinking, being creative and involved with the society are the basics and core values that are needed even in the digital age. Success in the new era means children are being taught to connect to themselves and their environment. They should be taught not just how to count, but also how to count to win. Life is a journey that the children need to learn from, since early stages. Learning should be a habit; learning new things, new vocabs while enjoying the company of friends and inspiring adults that opens the wide world of learning through good communication and insightful strategies. Solving early acquaintance problem, how to get the blocks that one needs to complete one’s construction, how to get teacher’s attention without misbehaving. Learning should not be limited to only the four-wall classrooms. In fact, learning spaces could be in the garden: Mathematics garden, or having English program at the mall, while integrating issues such as the importance of safety while shopping for raya cookies ingredients. Children learn a great deal from the experience that they went through. This experiential learning and project based coupled with thoughtful strategies has been practiced at NALURI, a system that has been practiced at home and had achieved success is now available for the masses. This education approach that mirrors children’s life and their real world is the way ahead in getting our children to be able to grasp their life and its challenges. Technical knowledge can easily be learned and mastered. The need for the basics of planning, managing, disciplined and hard work remains. Parents, teachers, the community, the government agencies, the policy makers, and all stake holders need to be on board for changes to take place effectively and sustainably. Doing it the right way saves time and money, besides the human values and integrity. They woud grow and have strong basis for being the global citizen that the world needs. It’s high time that the children are passionately nurtured to find the wisdom in their thoughts and not only excellence in the limiting exam grades.
Key Words :communication, creativity, leadership, humanity, connection
| preparing_our_children_for_global_citizenship.pdf |
Insta-iBubbly: A Fun Way to Develop English Speaking Skills
Nurul Afifah Binti Azlan, Sakinah Binti Zakaria, & Melor Md Yunus
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
efmotion90@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT - The competency in English communication skills is becoming one of the valuable assets, especially in Malaysia. However, the English learners are still having difficulties in English Speaking due to factors such as low self-confidence, inadequate practices and less exposure to the language. Therefore, this action research intended to discover the potential use of Integrative Instagram features and projectbased learning activities to develop English speaking skills and to identify the level of pupils’ motivation. As to garner the data, an observation and semi-structured oral interview were employed. Thus, eight pupils from an urban pre-school in Selangor and low level of English proficiency in a rural primary school in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia were selected. The findings from the action research revealed that a majority of pupils approved that the integration of Instagram features and Project-Based Learning activities could motivate and lifts their interests to practice English speaking and simultaneously strengthen their English-speaking skills. Despite assisting the pupils to develop their English-speaking skills, it is also in accordance with the needs of 21st Century learning and teaching strategies. The activities also could promote student-centred learning concurrently create a close engagement between pupils and teachers, pupils and parents and also with the community.
Key Words: Speaking Skills, Project-Based Learning, Social Media, Integration, Motivation
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Kompetensi Pengajaran Guru Bahasa Melayu Prasekolah Pendidikan Khas Dari Perspektif Kerangka Standard Bahasa Melayu (KSBM)
Mohamed Ayob Bin Sukani & Arfah Binti Hj Abd Karim IPGKTAA Kuala Lipis & IPGKPT Bandar Enstek, Nilai
ayob2762@yahoo.com &arfahkarim@yahoo.com
ABSTRAK - Kajian bertujuan untuk menemukan kompetensi amalan pengajaran guru bahasa Melayu di prasekolah pendidikan khas melalui penilaian pengurusan dan amalan dari perspektif Kerangka Standard Bahasa Melayu (KSBM). Metodologi kajian melibatkan satu set soal selidik yang mengandungi 25 item. Lima konstruk kompetensi dikaji iaitu kompetensi pengajaran kemahiran mendengar, kemahiran bertutur, kemahiran membaca, kemahiran menulis, dan kompetensi pengajaran seni bahasa. Kajian tinjauan kuantitatif ini melibatkan perspektif KSBM daripada 50 orang guru prasekolah pendidikan khas. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dalam bentuk stastistik deskriptif, dan dapatan kajian menemukan penilaian kompetensi amalan pengajaran guru bahasa Melayu di prasekolah pendidikan khas dari perspektif KSBM, pada kebanyakan item adalah di tahap sederhana dan memuaskan. Keseluruhan kelima-lima konstruk yang dinilai menunjukkan pencapaian ‘sederhana’. Pandangan guru prasekolah pendidikan khas mengenai kekuatan kompetensi amalan pengajaran guru bahasa Melayu di prasekolah pendidikan khas dalam PdPC, adalah dari aspek KSBM kompetensi pengajaran kemahiran bertutur - 80.2%. Manakala aspek KSBM kompetensi pengajaran seni bahasa, mencapai tahap yang terendah. Keperluan guru bahasa Melayu prasekolah pendidikan khas untuk terus diberi pendedahan dan latihan PdPc yang mendasari KSBM di era pendidikan abad ke-21, adalah menjadi suatu keperluan, bagi memenuhi aspirasi pendidikan negara dan merealisasikan dasar pendidikan nasional, serta untuk suatu kelangsungan bagi mendepani cabaran pendidikan global di peringkat prasekolah pendidikan khas.
Kata kunci : kompetensi, pengajaran,bahasa Melayu, prasekolah pendidikan khas, KSBM
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