Peningkatan Kreativitas Berkarya Anak Usia 5-6 Tahun Melalui Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh Berbasis Steam Dengan Media Loose Parts

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe the process and learning outcomes through STEAM based on loose parts that can improve the creativity of working children aged 5-6 years in group B Kindergarten Juara Bekasi City in 2019. The subjects of this study were 12 children. The research method used in this study is Classroom Action Research by Kemmis and Mc. Taggart which includes four stages, namely planning, action, observation, and reflection. This study consisted of 2 cycles, each cycle consisting of 4 meetings. The data analysis technique used in this study is qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Qualitative data analysis by analyzing data from observations, documentations, and interviews. Quantitative data analysis uses descriptive statistical analysis that compares results obtained from pre-intervention, first cycle and second cycle. The results of this study indicate an increase in early childhood creativity through STEAM learning based on loose parts, it can be proved completeness of pre-intervention creativity by 31%. Then it increased in the first cycle by 56,50% and the second cycle by 83,70%. It was concluded that to improve the creativity of working children aged 5-6 years, teachers can use STEAM learning based on loose parts.
 Abstrak
 Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan proses dan hasil pembelajaran Jarak Jauh berbasis STEAM dengan Media loose parts yang dapat meningkatkan kreativitas berkarya anak usia 5-6 tahun kelompok B TK Juara Bekasi Tahun 2020. Subjek penelitian ini berjumlah 12 anak. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas model Kemmis dan Mc. Taggart yang meliputi empat tahap yaitu perencanaan, tindakan, pengamatan, dan refleksi. Penelitian ini terdiri dari 2 siklus, masing-masing siklus terdiri dari 4 kali pertemuan. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis data kualitatif dan kuantitatif. Analisis data kualitatif dengan cara menganalisis data dari hasil observasi, dokumentasi, dan wawancara selama penelitian. Analisis data kuantitatif menggunakan analisis statistik deskriptif yaitu membandingkan hasil yang diperoleh dari pra-siklus, siklus pertama dan siklus kedua. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kreativitas berkarya anak usia5-6 tahun melalui pembelajaran berbasis STEAM dengan media loose parts, dapat dibuktikan ketuntasan kreativitas pra-intervensi sebesar 31%. Kemudian mengalami peningkatan pada siklus I sebesar 56,50% dan siklus II sebesar 83,70%. Disimpulkan bahwa untuk meningkatkan kreativitas berkarya anak usia 5-6 tahun, guru dapat menggunakan pembelajaran Jarak Jauh berbasis STEAM dengan media loose parts.
 Kata Kunci: Kreativitas, STEAM, Loose Parts

The Effect of Using Loose Parts Media on Critical Thinking Ability in Children Aged 5-6 Years in Learning in Kindergarten

“…Loose parts media is one of the media that comes from materials that are around then arranged in an interesting way that is used or which can still be used from natural materials, factory materials, plastic materials so that it has the function of playing children's media and stimulating their creativity level [11] These loose parts are the opposite of a rigid and static play area that children usually enjoy in everyday life. Loose parts media is stated to be able to encourage children's skills in imaginative thinking activities and looking at solutions in solving problems, then children can feel the sensation of exploring and enjoying the world of children's play.…”

“…d. Wood and bamboo, namely media derived from wood and bamboo that are no longer used, such as flutes, sticks, blocks, puzzle pieces, and other types e. Yarn and fabric, namely media derived from fibers such as cotton, patchwork, rope, ribbon, carpet and other types f. Glass and ceramics, namely media derived from glass and ceramics such as glass cups, glass bottles, mirrors, beads, marbles, ceramic tiles, glasses and other types g. Used packaging, namely media originating from containers or items that are no longer used, such as cardboard boxes, tissue sticks or tissue rolls, thread rolls, snack or food packaging, and other types [11] The definition of critical thinking ability is defined as making a decision with various perspectives carefully. With the critical thinking skills possessed by students, they are able to take into account the suggestions of others and can express their own opinions [12] If children have critical thinking skills, they are not hard thinkers but they think very well in exploring their knowledge by expressing various questions.…”

Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) Berbasis Loose Part untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Anak Usia Dini

“…Sedangkan Loose Part yaitu bahan atau benda-benda terlepas yang dapat dipindahkan, diubah dan digabungkan kembali dengan menggunakan cara lain, serta kemungkinan cara menggunakannya dapat ditentukan oleh anak. (Zakiyatul Imamah & Muqowim, 2020: 272) Sedangkan menurut (Anita Damayanti et al, 2020) Berdasarkan uraian permasalah di atas dari 15 orang anak di TK Muslimat Al-Usmani NW Selagik kelas B usia 5-6 tahun. Anak yang mengalami permasalah dalam kemampuan pemecahan masalah yaitu sekitar 70% sesuai dengan hasil observasi yang dilakukan oleh peneliti.…”

Rejuvinasi Strategi Pengembangan Kreativitas Anak di PAUD

“…Aspek selanjutnya dapat dilakukan melalui elaborasi, yaitu kemampuan untuk menambah atau membuat detail/rincian dan karya yang yang dihasilkan anak (Damayanti et al, 2020).…”