Science Learning Methods in Kindergarten Schools (Study at: Khalifah Kindergarten in Palu City 2021)

Abstract

This study aims to describe in general the implementation of science learning at Khalifah Kindergarten in Palu City, present an overview of naturalist intelligence in early childhood, and describe the effectiveness of implementing science learning to improve children's naturalist intelligence in Khalifah Kindergarten in Palu City. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods that are directed at field research. The type of data used is data obtained from observation, data collection in the field, interviews, and documentation. From the research analysis, it can be concluded that: First, the implementation of science learning for children at Khalifah Kindergarten in Palu is carried out using the play method, the story method, the memorization method, the field trip method, the demonstration method, the project method and the question and answer method. Second, it can be seen from the implementation of science learning that children can get to know animals and plants around them, have a high concern for others and for the preservation of nature, like farming, enjoy keeping pets, enjoy traveling to nature, enjoy learning about nature, animals and plants. Third, the effectiveness of the implementation of science learning to improve the science learning model in the Khalifah Kindergarten, namely the development of interest and ability in science learning at the Khalifah Kindergarten in Palu, including intracurricular and extracurricular learning as well as basic learning which includes the basics of education at Khalifah Kindergarten in Palu, and evaluation/assessment. The effectiveness of science learning can be seen through the assessment of children's learning outcomes and children's expressions, children's enthusiasm / enthusiasm in participating in every lesson given by the teacher, as well as materials that support such learning and creative and innovative teachers.