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Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ)
ISSN : 26556448     EISSN : 26559315     DOI : 10.23917/ecrj
Core Subject : Education,
Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ) is a scientific journal of early childhood education program of Teaching and Education Faculty of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta focusing on publication of scientific research result conducted by UMS's internal and external academicians, especially in early childhood education. Early childhood research journal (ECRJ) publishes scientific articles in the field of pure and applied science about early childhood education including innovative and creative learning and teaching on early childhood education, detection of growth and development for early childhood, early childhood studies about nutrition and health. The article based on research article, a critical, and comprehensive scientific study of the important and current issues covered by the journal Early childhood research journal (ECRJ).
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Articles 83 Documents
Literacy Culture Strengthening Programs to Stimulate Reading Interest for Children at Early Age Mila Faila Shofa; M Heri Yuli Setyawan
Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ) Vol.1, No.1, December 2018
Publisher : Department of Early childhood Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ecrj.v1i1.6575

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This research aims are to describe the concept of literacy culture on children at early age and to describe the implementation of literacy culture strengthening program on children at early age enrolled at PAUD Inklusi Saymara. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, and the research is conducted at PAUD Inklusi Saymara Kartasura, Sukoharjo, Jawa Tengah.The research results find that the literacy culture program is important to be implemented from early childhood, starting in the family circle and continued to school age. School is an environment that has determining role in forming children’s reading interest. The programs implemented at PAUD Inklusi Saymara include “one day one story” program, in which the teacher will tell stories for the students via various media. The activity of book reading in compelling way will inspire children that reading is fun, and it will stimulate children’s reading interest. The second program is strengthening reading interest based on library. Library holds important role in fostering and developing awareness in reading. The third program is stimulating children’s skills in reading and writing through playful activities. The program to stimulate children’s reading and writing skills is according to the phases of reading and writing development on 4/6-year-old children. The last program is visiting bookstore to introduce and familiarize books for kids and build literacy culture from early childhood. Through the programs to strengthen literacy culture at PAUD Inklusi Saymara, it is proven that the children’s reading interest improves significantly.
Relationship between The Education of Parents and Democratic Update Patterns To The Social Development of Early Ages Rhosma Juarus Ilma
Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ) Vol.3, No.2, December 2020
Publisher : Department of Early childhood Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ecrj.v3i2.11786

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From the results that have been examined, it can be concluded that there is a relevant relationship between the educational background of parents and democratic parenting towards the social development of early childhood in the village of Bandar Magetan. this incident can be seen from the magnitude of r square of 33.6% can be interpreted the higher level of parental education resulted in parents increasingly understanding good parenting to help social development of young children.From the research also can be underlined the existence of democratic parenting can be influenced by the age of parents and educational background in order to support the social development of children.
Character Education in Early Childhood Based on Family Uswatun Hasanah; Much Deiniatur
Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ) Vol.2, No.1, June 2019
Publisher : Department of Early childhood Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ecrj.v2i1.6578

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Family is a place of learning that is full of true love and affection. Good characters embodied in the family are very fundamental human characteristics. Children’s capability to function as responsible citizens must be nurtured early on. Family is the smallest social unit that has an important role in the development of children's character, which lies in character education model given by the parents to their children. Character education within a family has not been conceptualized in a way that leads to a variety of educational praxis according to the understanding of each parent. The purpose of the study is to describe what values can be internalized to a family since early childhood. The research method used is literature study (library research), which is a research conducted by the researchers by collecting a number of books, magazines, leaflets pertaining to problems and research objectives. The findings show that children's character education should start from within the family, because family is the smallest unit of society and it will depend on parents to teach children from early age. Children’s character building within the family is not an easy practice because it requires systemic handling. There are interrelationships of other components, such as schools and community environments, which is necessary in its implementation. Character education in early childhood should start from the family through the eight family functions including (1) Education Function, (2) Protection Function, (3) Affection function, (4) Socialization function, (5) Reproduction Function, (6) Religious Functions, (7) Economic Functions, and (8) Recreation Functions.
Parent Perspective Based on Salary Level of Intrapersonal Intelligence Child Through Sleeping Companions Salsabila Hasiana Tanjung; Sup Suparno; Kamtini Kamtini
Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ) Vol.2, No.1, June 2019
Publisher : Department of Early childhood Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ecrj.v2i1.7185

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Education with affection will shape the intrapersonal intelligence of the child the better also. Personality of children in adulthood in general is the formation of personality and education obtained by children through the people around him, especially the family. Activities of storytelling is done before bed can also be said hypnoparenting which is education done at the time of the child before bed. At that time, the child will easily receive an education packed with stories containing advice. Education by way of telling stories to advise on children has been done by parents of ancient times. This study was conducted by giving a questionnaire and conducting simple interviews to randomly selected parents regardless of the background of their lives except the amount of salary they earn each month. This research uses quantitative descriptive method by interviewing selected fifty randomly selected parents. That parents who earn salary at point A or with income Rp 500,000 - Rp 2,000,000 more often accompany child sleep and assume it is important for children with the reason his son still want to be accompanied sleep and feel like accompany the child to sleep because it has been working all day outside.
The Effect of Quality Kindergarten Services Nurul Badriyah
Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ) Vol.3, No.1, June 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ecrj.v3i1.11729

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Early Childhood Education Institutions have been spread in various regions because they see the importance of education, one of which is in the district of Colomadu. At this time, Early Childhood Education institutions are trying to improve their quality in order to attract parents' interest in order to increase parental satisfaction. The purpose of this study was to determine the quality of kindergarten institutions and the level of satisfaction of parents in the district of Colomadu. Subjects in this study were 575 parents of kindergarten institutions in Subdistrict of Colomadu. Sampling using a random propotional sample methodso as many as 73 parents obtained parents. Data collection techniques used questionnaire method, documentation. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive analysis and simple regression analysis. Based on the calculation of simple linear regression coefficient test data obtained (R2 )) equal to 0.174 which implies that the influence of the independent variable (TK service quality) on the dependent variable (the level of parental satisfaction) is 17.4% while the remaining 83.6% is influenced by other factors. And obtained t count 3.864 and obtained value of t table = 1.993 with a significance level of 0.05, then t arithmetic = 3.864 t table = 1.993 so that H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Means it can be concluded that there is a significant influence (significance) between the quality of kindergarten services on the level of satisfaction of parents in the Colomadu District 2018/2019.
Implementation of STEAM Method (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts And Mathematics) for Early Childhood Developing in Kindergarten Mutiara Paradise Pekalongan Ahmad Tabiin
Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ) Vol.2, No.2, December 2019
Publisher : Department of Early childhood Education

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ecrj.v2i2.9903

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Suitable education in current development is surely required for every children in order to adapt with changes that occur, this certainly need to be addressed by looking for proper solution used in early childhood learning process, because early childhood education can give great benefit in growth and development for children, it also brings great positive impact for cognitive development, physical, emotional and social in children. Early childhood education is being talked about by applying new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.) method. This method focuses on collaboration, communication, research, problem solving, and critical thinking ability. Through this approach, children are expected, not only academically intelligent but also socially, it also can stimulate children development optimally.     Research aims to find out the extent of implementation STEAM Method for early childhood developing. Method used in the research is qualitative descriptive with classroom teacher, Headmaster, and children in Mutiara Paradise Kindergarten as data source. Techniques of data collection are interview, observation and documentation. Technique of analysis and data collection are reduction, data display and conclusion drawing/verification. The result of the research shows the implementation of STEAM Method is very useful for children development, not only the children able to think critically in solving problem, but also children encounter very good social development. 
The Impact of Hopscotch Game towards the Growth of Kinesthetic Intelligence on 3-4 Year Old Children Khusnul Laely; Dede Yudi
Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ) Vol.1, No.1, December 2018
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ecrj.v1i1.6581

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This research aims to understand the impact of traditional game hopscotch towards the growth of kinesthetic intelligence on children enrolled at PAUD ALIF Kalinegoro, Kecamatan Mertoyudan, Kabupaten Magelang. The research employs experimental research design with One Group Pre-Postest Design. The experiment is conducted to one group without comparison group by using initial and final measurement. The variables in this research include children within 3-4 age group, amounting to 15 children enrolled at PAUD ALIF Kecamatan Mertoyudan Kabupaten Magelang. The samples are acquired using Total Sampling technique. The method for data collection is by using observation sheet and work method. The data analysis technique used is Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test with the help of computer program SPSS for Windows version 19.00.The results find asymp.sig. column (2-tailed)/asymptotic significance for two-tailed test is 0,001. Since the studied case is one-tailed test, the acquired probability is 0.001 / 2 = 0.0005. Based on this data, the probability is that 0.05 (0.00050.05), in which Ho is rejected, or in other words, there is a difference of kinesthetic intelligence on the initial and final measurement after the implementation of learning activity through traditional game hopscotch.
Learning Management, Covid-19 pandemic Ika Rifngatin
Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ) Vol.3, No.2, December 2020
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ecrj.v3i2.11997

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The purpose of this research is to describe 1) the learning planning during the Covid-19 pandemic in RA Amanah Ummah 8 is correct, 2) the implementation of learning during the Covid-19 pandemic in RA Amanah Ummah 8 is correct, 3) Evaluation of learning during the Covid-19 pandemic at RA Amanah Ummah 8 right.This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data collection was carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. The validity of the data in this study used triangulation of sources and triangulation of techniques. Data analysis techniques in this study used data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that: (1) lesson plans prepared during the pandemic use RPPM. (2) the implementation of learning during the Covid-19 pandemic uses 2 learning models, namely through parents and home visit. (3) evaluation of learning during the Covid-19 pandemic using weekly evaluations.
Improving An Early Children's Discipline Through Hypnoparenting Methods Dessy Trianasari; Ilham Sunaryo
Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ) Vol.4, No.2, Desember 2021
Publisher : Department of Early Childhood Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ecrj.v4i2.11910

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Hypnoparenting is knowledge about educating and caring for children by controlling children's actions and emotions through a series of hypnotic suggestion activities. Objective: To examine the literature, journal, and documents of research findings that identify hypnoparenting methods for improving child discipline early on. Method: Search for research journals using certain words in the 2016-2020 period. There ware 105 research journals on child discipline and hypnoparenting methods both nationally and internationally, 46 journals meet the criteria, 59 journals did not meet the criteria, only 20 journals were selected to meet the criteria. 15 national journals and 5 international journals. Results and discussion: The reviewed literature shows that it significantly increases children's discipline early on. Statistical analysis proves that this method can increase the knowledge and actions of parents, teachers, and the community in caring for and educating children from an early age. Conclusion: Hypnoparenting method can make it easier for parents, teachers, and community to significantly improve children's discipline from an early age with positive suggestions that have been applied.
Effect of Experimental Methods on Early Children's Creativity Saifuna Nur Addini; Choiriyah Widyasari
Early Childhood Research Journal (ECRJ) Vol.4, No.1, June 2021
Publisher : Department of Early Childhood Education, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/ecrj.v4i1.11828

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The experimental method is one of the learning methods that can help encourage individual abilities by observing objects around them and creating a high sense of curiosity in individuals. With individual experimental methods will add knowledge, gain experience and be able to develop creative abilities. This article aims to review literature reviews, and articles from research related to experimental methods and early childhood creative abilities. Sample: The sample used in this study is a research journal with the topic of experimental methods or creativity according to the criteria of the selected journal, namely: 1) experimental methods, 2) children's creativity, 3) early childhood respondents. Method: The method used in this research is the search for scientific articles from several databases totaling 20 journals consisting of 15 national journals in the last 5 years and 5 international journals over the last 7 years and using certain keywords. The results of the discussion: literature review shows that the experimental method can provide a process for something happening and a solution, which can produce abilities in children, such as children's creativity abilities that can be stimulated by activities using experimental methods. Experimental methods can be provided through the introduction of science, science skills, or science learning. Science activities for early childhood include identifying colors, mixing colors, recognizing plants, recognizing animals, causes of natural events, and so on. This activity is related to the experimental method which also affects the creativity of early childhood. Conclusion: the experimental method is one of the experimental methods that is able to make children find and solve their own problems, this is able to foster creativity in early childhood.