The aim of the study was to see the effect of wax batik activities on improving hand-eye coordination in early childhood. Data collection techniques with the results of observations and documentation obtained from class teachers. The results of the study showed that after carrying out batik activities with wax with an age range of 5-6 years, this activity could be an alternative that can be used by teachers in the ability to coordinate eyes and hands in children apart from the existing activities. The new finding in this study is information to PAUD teachers that the application of batik with wax can be done to young children, previously this activity was only done for adults such as students and the community. In addition, the media teaching materials used in this study are additional information for teachers to be able to simplify according to the needs of learning so that activities can run according to the conditions and situations of the children.

Independence is one of the life skills that individuals must possess, especially in early childhood. This ability must be introduced and instilled earlier in children. Independence has been taught by parents from home and even continues when children enter the world of education with the help of teachers. Parents will feel many impacts when instilling independence is implemented earlier, one of which is the absence of dependence on children to complete their tasks. The research method used is qualitative with a case study approach. This research aims to use a case study approach to see the application of project-based learning for children's independence at the American Academy Casablanca in Morocco. The target research was aimed at the American Academy Casablanca school in Morocco with a large population of 10 children, all used as research samples with two teachers. Data sources were obtained from secondary data and primary data. The secondary data researchers obtained from one of the teachers who taught at the institution, while the primary data was obtained from books and articles related to the research. Data collection techniques include interviews and results of documentation. While data analysis starts from the stages of data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions, and verification as needed. The research found that there is a link between the application of this learning model to children's independence during the media selection process and activities during learning. The findings from this study show that there is a significant effect of the application of project-based learning on independence in early childhood so that it can be used as an alternative in applying this ability as well as other abilities according to the desired educational goals.

Abstrak: Project-based learning merupakan suatu bentuk kegiatan yang berfokus kepada siswa sebagai pemelajar aktif. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membahas project-based learning dalam dunia pendidikan dengan mengambil data dari Scopus dan mengolah metadata menggunakan aplikasi bibliometric selama rentang 3 tahun terakhir, yakni 2021-2023. Pengumpulan data pada penelitian ini dengan 4 langkah, yaitu: 1) sumber data didapat dari jurnal yang berindeks Scopus; 2) metadata jurnal yang didapatkan kemudian diunduh dalam format CSV; 3) memeriksa hasil artikel dan mengambil sesuai dengan pertanyaan penelitian; 4) mengolah data yang didapatkan menggunakan aplikasi bibliometric. Hasil penemuan terhadap artikel sebelumnya diketahui bahwa publikasi artikel tentang project-based learning merupakan pembelajaran yang banyak mendapat perhatian dan minat di bidang pendidikan, mulai tingkat pendidikan dasar hingga pendidikan tinggi, khususnya pada rentang tahun 2021-2023. Penelitian ini berguna untuk memahami status penelitian terbaru saat ini, khususnya di bidang pendidikan anak usia dini agar bisa menetukan arah penelitian yang dilakukan ke depannya. Abstract: Project-based learning is a form of activity that focuses on students as active learners. This study aimed to discuss project-based learning in the world of education by taking data from Scopus and processing metadata using a bibliometric application for the last three years, namely from 2021-2023. The four steps to collect data of the study are: 1) data sources were obtained from Scopus-indexed journals; 2) the obtained journal metadata was then downloaded in CSV format; 3) the researchers examined the results of the articles and took them according to the research questions; 4) the researchers processed the data using the bibliometric application. The results of the findings on previous articles show that the publication of articles on project-based learning is learning that has received considerable attention and interest in education, both at the higher education level and at the initial foundation education, particularly in 2021-2023. This research is beneficial for understanding the status of the latest research, especially in early childhood education, to determine the direction of future research.

This article is a descriptive qualitative research with multiple objectives. First, to describe and analyze teacher perceptions about the advantages of the CPD program in developing competence. The second objective is to analyze the teacher's thinking after carrying out CPD activities on competency development which has implications for various advantages during learning for students. Empirical data in the form of interviews with the teacher concerned. The study used a purposive sampling sample with the criteria of teachers who have participated in various CPD activities as an effort to develop pedagogic competence. The data analysis technique used starts from identifying problems, reviewing literature, determining research objectives, collecting data, analyzing data, interpreting data and reporting followed by conclusions. The results of the research from the interviews conducted obtained information that the CPD program is very effective and useful in providing opportunities for teachers to develop teacher competencies so as to provide very qualified accessibility of learning services for students in their growth and development period. ABSTRAK Artikel ini adalah penelitian kualitatif deskriptif dengan tujuan ganda. Yang pertama, untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis persepsi guru tentang keuntungan program CPD dalam mengembangkan kompetensi. Tujuan kedua, untuk menganalisis pemikiran guru setelah melakukan kegiatan CPD terhadap pengembangan kompetensi yang berimplikasi pada berbagai keuntungan selama pembelajaran terhadap siswa. Data empiris berupa hasil wawancara dengan guru yang bersangkutan. Sampel yang digunakan diambil dengan teknik purposive sampling dengan pengklasifikasian guru yang telah mengikuti berbagai kegiatan CPD sebagai upaya mengembangkan kompetensi pedagogik. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dimulai dari mengidentifikasi masalah, literature review, menentukan tujuan penelitian, mengumpulkan data, menganalisis data, interpretasi data serta pelaporan yang diikuti dengan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian dari wawancara yang dilakukan didapat informasi bahwa program CPD sangat efektif dan bermanfaat dalam memberikan kesempatan kepada guru dalam mengembangkan kompetensi guru sehingga memberikan aksesibilitas layanan belajar yang sangat mumpuni bagi peserta didik dalam masa pertumbuhan dan perkembangan mereka.

Creativity is one of a person's ability to be able to dedicate the results of ideas or thoughts through concrete forms or works. In creating the work should get the right stimulus from various parties. The teacher's ability to stimulate early childhood is one of the supporting factors. In addition, the use of media and teaching materials is important in efforts to increase creativity in children. One of the activities that teachers can apply to make this happen is to use the stencil printing technique. The research method used is qualitative with a sample selection of 3 people in the 5-6 year age category and classifying children's works in art activities. The purpose of this study was to find out the results of applying stencil printing techniques to increase early childhood creativity. While the data collection technique uses preliminary information obtained from class teachers and school principals as well as the results of initial observations. From the research results it is known that this technique is able to increase the creativity of early childhood in the art of coordinating colors. The new finding in this study is that the stencil printing technique can be applied to children by simplifying the tools and materials used by the teacher according to the learning needs and characteristics of the children.