IMPLEMENTASI STRATEGI PRACTICAL LIFE DALAM MENUMBUHKAN KEMANDIRIAN ANAK USIA 4-5 TAHUN DI RA SYIHABUDDIN DAU MALANG

Abstract

This research aims to determine and describe the implementation of the practical life strategy in fostering independence in children aged 4-5 years in RA Syihabuddin, Klandungan Village, Dau District, Malang Regency. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study approach. Data sources were obtained through observation, interviews and documentation involving the principal, teachers and class A teachers. The results of the research show that: 1) Practical life activity planning has been arranged sequentially to be applied to children through a weekly syllabus developed into RA Syihabuddin's weekly teaching module. So that children know the sequence of activities well and do not skip over the process being carried out. 2) Practical life activities at RA Syihabuddin develop four aspects of child development, namely completion stages according to the child's age, sensorial stages, language stages and thematic stages. These four aspects of development have been included in the activities created. So that in one activity children can develop these four aspects. 3). Practical life activities are implemented at RA Syihabuddin, especially to foster children's independent attitudes. So this will be implemented in the first semester for children aged 4-5 years. Because then they will move up to the activity level when they have completed the previous activities according to the activities in the syllabus. 4). In the implementation of the Practical life activity strategy, an evaluation is carried out once a month through the syllabus. If the child found last month's activities difficult then the activity will be reduced. If the child was able to do the activities in yesterday's syllabus then the Practical life activities will be increased according to the child's abilities so that the child is more creative. At RA Syihabuddin itself, supporting factors are things that will benefit the child. One of them is cultivating children's independent abilities. And regarding the inhibiting factors, RA Syihabuddin himself will always evaluate activities so that when he feels there are inhibiting factors, teachers will immediately look for solutions related to the problem.