IMPLEMENTASI METODE BERCERITA DISERTAI BONEKA TANGAN BAGI PERKEMBANGAN BERBICARA PADA ANAK USIA DINI (STUDI PENELITIAN DI KELOMPOK B RA AL HIDAYAH CIANJUR)

Abstract

Early childhood education is an effort to foster children from birth to the age of six years which is carried out through the provision of educational stimulation to help physical and spiritual growth and development so that children are ready to enter further education, which is held on formal, non-formal, and informal channels. In child development, the language aspect has an important role in being able to communicate with others, without language children cannot convey ideas and information that they want to convey to others verbally and in writing.
This study aims to determine (1) The process of implementing the storytelling method with hand puppets on Group B students at RA Al Hidayah. (2) Supporting and inhibiting factors of the storytelling method with hand puppets on Group B students at RA Al Hidayah. (3) The results of implementing the storytelling method with hand puppets can develop speaking skills in Group B students at RA Al Hidayah. The type of research used by the researcher is a qualitative approach. The analysis used is a field
case study, namely conducting direct observations of the objects studied and then collecting data from the results of field research. The data collected is adjusted to the facts found in the field. In this study, the researcher describes the data obtained from the results of interviews, observations, documentation, which are then described or depicted so that they can provide clarity about the Implementation of the Storytelling Method Accompanied by Hand Puppets for the Development of Early Childhood Speech at RA Al Hidayah (Research Study in Group B RA Al Hidayah).
Based on the results of the study on the implementation of the storytelling method with hand puppets at RA Al Hidayah, it can be concluded that this method has a positive impact on the development of speech in early childhood. The high enthusiasm of children for the storytelling session, supported by creativity in delivering the material, creates a fun and interactive learning atmosphere. The role of teachers is very significant in the success of this method, where the teacher's ability to tell stories and manage the class contributes to increasing children's involvement. A conducive learning environment is also an important
factor that supports the learning process. In addition, support from parents provides important moral encouragement for children and teachers. Positive responses from parents about children's progress after participating in the storytelling session encourage all parties to continue to improve the quality of learning.