IMPLEMENTATION OF CHILDREN'S SONGS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING: DESCRIPTIVE STUDY IN SIDOARJO (INDONESIA)

Abstract

This research aims to look at the practice of implementing children's songs in learning at early childhood education institutions in Sidoarjo, Indonesia. Data obtained from field research conducted at ABA I Candi Kindergarten and ABA Tanggulangin Kindergarten in the Sidoarjo area. Focuses on the implementation of children's songs in learning at early childhood educations, where songs are used in several learning sessions in the classroom. The majority of teachers stated that singing activities were carried out more than twice in one learning day, and on average they lasted less than 15 minutes. The most important reason for including singing activities in the curriculum is as entertainment and an appropriate medium for conveying learning material and moral messages to children through songs. This research uses a qualitative design based on a study of three Early Childhood Education in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia. Researchers analyzed the school curriculum, teacher interviews, field observations, and documentation. The findings show that on average schools use children's songs in almost all activities involving students. Teacher creativity is needed in selecting songs and implementing them in learning. Songs make learning more enthusiastic and fun, and provide a musical experience for students.