Development of Independent Curriculum Model for Early Childhood Education Based on Local Wisdom
Author(s): Wiwin Qur’anita; I Wayan Karta; Siti Istiningsih
Institution: Master of Basic Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Mataram, Indonesia
Category: Article, IJMMU
Topics: Curriculum Models; Early Childhood Education (ECE); Local Wisdom
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to describe the development process, measure the level of validity, determine the effectiveness, and determine the practicality of the product through teacher and student responses to the Independent Curriculum model for Early Childhood Education (ECE) based on local wisdom in North Lombok in the form of the Operational Curriculum of Education Units (OCEU). The research method used is Research and Development (R&D) through research stages adjusted to the needs and conditions of the study. Data collection techniques used in this study were through interviews, documentation, questionnaires, and observations. The results of the study showed that the OCEU ECE Product that was developed had passed validity and reliability tests with results indicating that this product was valid and suitable for use as a guide in implementing learning in ECE units in North Lombok. Based on the results of the analysis of ECE teacher responses, this OCEU ECE is included in the very practical category. Teachers stated that this guide is easy to use and supports the learning process effectively. Thus, this product is suitable for use as a reference in the teaching and learning process. This OCEU ECE is effective in developing six aspects of early childhood growth and development, namely physical-motor, cognitive, language, social-emotional, artistic, and moral-spiritual aspects, as well as supporting the development of the Pancasila Student Profile in early childhood.
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