Social Studies Learning Model for Early Childhood

Abstract

Early childhood education is organized by age group and type of service from the child's birth to the age of 6 years. At the age of 0-6 years the brain develops very quickly to 80% of the ability of the brain. From an early age, children can be given habituation and role models so they can build character early on, including social character. Social character can be formed by early childhood education teachers by knowing the basics of social studies science which are then integrated in the form of play activities. The social studies learning model for early childhood involves not only teachers but also education personnel, parents and the community. This paper was written with the aim to find out the social study learning design conducted on early childhood teacher education students so that when they become teachers, they are able to apply in the classroom. The research method used is participatory action research involving students to produce a social change. Students involved are divided into groups, and given the same format for one particular action so that it becomes a learning activity. After going through a discussion process to receive input and suggestions from colleagues and lecturers, a class simulation was conducted. The simulation results are applied in schools that have been selected by students and documented and uploaded to YouTube.