MODEL PENDIDIKAN BERWAWASAN KEBANGSAAN BAGI ANAK USIA DINI SEBAGAI SARANA INTEGRASI BANGSA
Abstract: The aim of this
research was to develop a model of civics education for early childhood as a
means of national integration, based on the kindergarten curriculum and early
childhood psychology. The curriculum has been designed by using local material
especially coastal area potentials. The syudy was conducted by using the
research and development approach/design. Data collection was done by a survey
procedure in 14 kindergartens in Yogyakarta Province; namely 5 kindergartens
from Kulonprogo District, 4 kindergartens from Bantul District, and 5
kindergartens from Gunungkidul District. Initial results indicated that the
curriculum that is currently used in kindergarten is the Competency-based
Curriculum (CBC). Several teachers reported a lack in the educative plays at
school. Teachers reported their realization that the local potentials as
natural resources at the coastal area have not been used optimallty. Civic
education in in the curriculum was limited to integration in the “Tanah Air”
theme. This study was able to develop a civic eduvation model with the
integrative thema of Daily Scenario (SKH) for early childhood education. The
study resulted in 3 books: 1) Integrative-Thematic Learning Design, 2)
Integrative Thematic Learning Guidance, and 3) Resources Plays for Thematic
Integrative Learning by Using Natural Resources and Local Material. The books
were reviewed and validated by experts in early childhood education and experts
in teaching-learning media
Penulis: L. Andriani
Purwastuti
Kode Jurnal: jppendidikandd100264
