Penggunaan Pendekatan Eksplorasi Lingkungan Untuk Meningkatkan Pengetahuan Sains Anak

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to increase the knowledge of children in Al - Iqra 'Penendem Kindergarten in their scientific knowledge through environmental exploration methods or approaches. The research was conducted by classroom action with quantitative and qualitative methods. The research subjects used in this study were TK Al - Iqra 'Penendem Group B students, totaling 19 children. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive percentage and descriptive activity of students. Data validity uses content validity. The results showed that the exploration of the surrounding environment can improve students' scientific abilities as evidenced by the fact that the initial condition before the action was taken, the average percentage of children's scientific abilities was 31%. Then after the classroom action research was carried out through Exploration of the Surrounding Environment, the average percentage of children's scientific abilities increased to 41%. Next in the second cycle the average percentage of children's scientific abilities increased by 59% and finally in the third cycle the average percentage of children's scientific abilities had reached the target as expected by researchers, which was 83%. The suitability of the use of learning methods will determine the achievement of educational goals. All educational goals to be achieved should have been arranged in the curriculum as a tool that teachers must have in carrying out their duties. While how to use the tool will depend on the competence of the teacher. The ability of teachers to connect educational goals by achieving them cannot be separated from three important steps. These three important steps include planning, implementation and evaluation. The determination of the learning method occurs in the three important steps of the process. Determining the method of exploring the surrounding environment to increase scientific knowledge is the right way and has proven successful in the practice of Classroom Action Research at Al - Iqra' Penendem Kindergarten.