Enhancing early childhood education: An english busy book for second-year kindergarten students

Ferren  Regina; Lemmuela Alvita Kurniawati

doi:10.20414/transformasi.v21i1.14206

Authors

Ferren Regina Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Lemmuela Alvita Kurniawati Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20414/transformasi.v21i1.14206

Keywords:

ADDIE, busy book, kindergarten students, vocabulary development

Abstract

[Bahasa]: Membaca merupakan keterampilan penting yang harus dikuasai oleh anak-anak sejak usia dini, terutama dalam menguasai bahasa Inggris sebagai bahasa global. Namun, di lapangan, banyak sekolah taman kanak-kanak, termasuk TK Advent di Yogyakarta, yang masih kekurangan sumber bacaan berbahasa Inggris yang sesuai dengan kebutuhan perkembangan anak-anak. Tujuan dari program pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) ini adalah mengembangkan sebuah buku aktivitas bilingual “busy book” yang dirancang untuk mendukung penguasaan bahasa Inggris, khususnya dalam pengembangan kosakata yang selaras dengan kurikulum dan nilai-nilai sekolah. Melalui model ADDIE (Analisis, Desain, Pengembangan, Implementasi, Evaluasi), buku ini dirancang sesuai dengan kebutuhan sekolah dan selaras dengan kurikulum yang ada. Analisis kebutuhan mengungkapkan delapan topik kunci untuk buku aktivitas ini: Hewan, Alam & Lingkungan, Udara Segar, Objek Langit, Tata Surya, Hujan & Pelangi, Bencana Alam, dan Keamanan Kebakaran. Kegiatan-kegiatan dalam buku ini dirancang dengan cermat untuk mendukung pengembangan kosakata di bidang-bidang ini, yang meningkatkan baik akuisisi bahasa maupun keterlibatan siswa. Dengan mengintegrasikan "busy book" ke dalam aktivitas di kelas dan di rumah, proyek ini dapat memperkuat pembelajaran kosakata dan mendorong partisipasi aktif. Hasil pengabdian ini memberikan dampak nyata yang empirik dalam pendidikan anak usia dini untuk mengembangkan kemampuan bahasa Inggris dan keterlibatan siswa, serta menyoroti nilai pembelajaran berbasis layanan dalam memenuhi kebutuhan pendidikan.

Kata Kunci: ADDIE, busy book, siswa TK, pengembangan kosakata

[English]: Reading is an essential skill that children must acquire from an early age, particularly in mastering English as a global language. However, in practice, many kindergarten schools, including TK Advent in Yogyakarta, still lack appropriate English reading resources that cater to the developmental needs of young children. This community service learning program (PkM) aims to develop a bilingual activity book, a "busy book", designed to support English language proficiency, particularly in vocabulary development, aligned with the school's curriculum and values. Using the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation), the book was developed to meet the school's needs while being consistent with the existing curriculum. A needs analysis revealed eight key topics for the activity book: Animals, Nature & Environment, Fresh Air, Celestial Objects, Solar System, Rain & Rainbow, Natural Disasters, and Fire Safety. The activities in this book were carefully designed to support vocabulary development in these areas, enhancing both language acquisition and student engagement. By integrating the "busy book" into classroom and home activities, this project aims to reinforce vocabulary learning and encourage active participation. The outcomes of this service-learning initiative provide empirical evidence of its impact on early childhood education, enhancing English language skills and student engagement, while highlighting the value of service-based learning in addressing educational needs.

Keywords: ADDIE, busy book, kindergarten students, vocabulary development

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