Effectiveness of Children's Language and Cognitive Development Through Singing Method in Early Children at at-Taqwa Islamic Kindergarten

Abstract

Singing activities are one of the methods used in early childhood education. This basic idea is how singing activities influence cognitive and language development. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of the singing method for cognitive and language development in early childhood. The research was conducted at At-Taqwa Islamic Kindergarten, Rawamangun, East Jakarta, with a sample size of 12 children and 1 class teacher. The research was conducted in May 2023. The research method used was a qualitative method, where researchers made observations of students in class and interviews with class teachers. The research results show that the singing method effectively develops cognitive and language abilities in early childhood. This result is proven by the observations that students at At-Taqwa Islamic Kindergarten meet the Child Development Achievement Level Standards. Interviews between researchers and class teachers also strengthened the research results that around 80-90 per cent of students had clear and good articulation in the language aspect through singing activities. Then, in the cognitive aspect, students can think logically, solve problems, and learn good symbolic thinking through singing and other supporting methods. Stimulation of language and cognitive development in children still needs to be continued and improved by teachers at school and parents at home. There needs to be good cooperation between the family and the school environment in helping children to achieve optimal development.