Empowering Merdeka Play: Unleashing Potential Through Project-Based Learning in Kindergarten

This research responds to the limitations of conventional learning methods and minimal educational game tools in stimulating children's interest in learning, this study explores the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in the implementation of the Merdeka Play curriculum for early chi...

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Main Authors: Andi Agusniatih, Nurhayati Nurhayati, Durrotunnisa Durrotunnisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai 2023-12-01
Series:Jurnal Obsesi
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Online Access:https://obsesi.or.id/index.php/obsesi/article/view/5547
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description This research responds to the limitations of conventional learning methods and minimal educational game tools in stimulating children's interest in learning, this study explores the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in the implementation of the Merdeka Play curriculum for early childhood education. The research, a descriptive qualitative study, involved 30 children aged 4-6 at Pembina Kindergartens. Through direct observation, interviews, and documentation, the study assessed the development of religious values (80%), self-identity (73%), and literacy/STEAM skills (75%) using the PjBL approach. The overall average achievement across these aspects was 76%. The findings indicating the effectiveness of PjBL, especially through independent play, in facilitating holistic development among young learners. This research contributes insights into enhancing early childhood education with implications for curriculum design and teaching methodologies.
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spelling doaj.art-d423ff5107474468a5f7a14bf59de3472024-03-22T16:09:25ZengUniversitas Pahlawan Tuanku TambusaiJurnal Obsesi2549-89592023-12-01767385739610.31004/obsesi.v7i6.55471790Empowering Merdeka Play: Unleashing Potential Through Project-Based Learning in KindergartenAndi Agusniatih0Nurhayati Nurhayati1Durrotunnisa Durrotunnisa2Pendidikan Guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, Universitas TadulakoPendidikan Guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, Universitas TadulakoPendidikan Guru Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, Universitas TadulakoThis research responds to the limitations of conventional learning methods and minimal educational game tools in stimulating children's interest in learning, this study explores the effectiveness of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in the implementation of the Merdeka Play curriculum for early childhood education. The research, a descriptive qualitative study, involved 30 children aged 4-6 at Pembina Kindergartens. Through direct observation, interviews, and documentation, the study assessed the development of religious values (80%), self-identity (73%), and literacy/STEAM skills (75%) using the PjBL approach. The overall average achievement across these aspects was 76%. The findings indicating the effectiveness of PjBL, especially through independent play, in facilitating holistic development among young learners. This research contributes insights into enhancing early childhood education with implications for curriculum design and teaching methodologies.https://obsesi.or.id/index.php/obsesi/article/view/5547project based-learningimplementationindependent curriculum
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Empowering Merdeka Play: Unleashing Potential Through Project-Based Learning in Kindergarten
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implementation
independent curriculum
title Empowering Merdeka Play: Unleashing Potential Through Project-Based Learning in Kindergarten
title_full Empowering Merdeka Play: Unleashing Potential Through Project-Based Learning in Kindergarten
title_fullStr Empowering Merdeka Play: Unleashing Potential Through Project-Based Learning in Kindergarten
title_full_unstemmed Empowering Merdeka Play: Unleashing Potential Through Project-Based Learning in Kindergarten
title_short Empowering Merdeka Play: Unleashing Potential Through Project-Based Learning in Kindergarten
title_sort empowering merdeka play unleashing potential through project based learning in kindergarten
topic project based-learning
implementation
independent curriculum
url https://obsesi.or.id/index.php/obsesi/article/view/5547
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