Using Augmented Reality Flashcards to Learn Vocabulary in Early Childhood Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (7) ◽  
pp. 1812-1831 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruo Wei Chen ◽  
Kan Kan Chan

Augmented Reality (AR) flashcards have emerged as an important educational resource for language learning. However, there is limited research on its application in early childhood education. This article aims to explore the technology’s value in early childhood education by comparing it with traditional paper flashcards. To that end, a study was conducted in which 98 children, aged between 5 and 6 years, and four teachers, all from a Macau kindergarten, took part. One group of children had animal-related vocabulary using AR flashcards, while another group used traditional flashcards. To measure the effectiveness of the two approaches, the children underwent pre- and posttests on their vocabulary and the teachers were interviewed. For the data analysis, paired-sample t tests and independent-sample t tests were utilized, and the level of effect was measured. The results showed that both AR and traditional flashcards could significantly improve children’s vocabulary learning and that there was no significant difference in effectiveness between the AR and traditional flashcard methods. The teachers indicated that the children enjoyed the AR learning activities, but that there were certain challenges associated with using AR flashcards in a kindergarten setting.

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56
Author(s):  
Aura Ladya Putri Syafi’i ◽  
Dzinnun Hadi

The purpose of this study was to determine the dynamics of singing and dancing techniques in preventing aggressive behavior in early childhood. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods. The subjects of the study were students or children who behaved aggressively in PAUD Al-Adiba institutions, Blitar. Data collection was carried out by several methods, namely observation, interviews, and documentation study. The results of the data were analyzed using a grounded theory analysis approach model. The results showed that the aggressive behavior of the children of PAUD Al-Adibal Blitar, among others: beatings, screaming, crying, etc. were caused by factors of parenting, social environment, and genetics. Singing or dancing techniques can be used by teachers in overcoming children's aggressiveness. As much as 80% of early childhood education learning activities are used for singing and dancing for each material. So that singing and dancing can be used as a means of preventing aggressive behavior at PAUD Al-Adiba Blitar from an early age.


Author(s):  
Amaia Aguirregoitia Martinez ◽  
Inigo Allende Lopez ◽  
Jorge R. Lopez Benito ◽  
Enara Artetxe Gonzalez

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-93
Author(s):  
Tri Widayati

The purposes of this research were do describe the process of character building through life skill simulation and to develop the children’s character through life skill simulation. This action research was conducted in three early childhood education institutions for six months started from March through July 2013. The researcher did the research in collaboration with the local teachers to assess, plan, implement, observe, and do reflection. T test indicated a significant difference between the character development degree before and after the simulation. The hindrances in developing the character through life skill simulation are the children’s shy feeling and low self-confidence as well as the teachers’ limitation in designing the simple, interesting, and easy simulation scenario.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 34-37
Author(s):  
Sysva Nurwita

The purpose of this study was to determine the development of children's art using Smart Hafiz media. Early childhood has unique characteristics, each of which is different from one another. Education plays an important role at this time. This is because early childhood is a golden age that cannot be repeated a second time. Early childhood education is children aged 0-6 years, early childhood education has a very important role in developing children's personalities and preparing children to enter further education levels. The method used was PTK with data sources, namely 15 students of Paud AIZA Kepahiang Regency. The results obtained were the development of children's art developed very well with a score of 84.3%. The development of children's art is supported by the media used, namely Smart Hafiz media which has a lot of interesting content so that children's learning activities are not monotonous and the development of children's art is increased.


Author(s):  
V C Onu ◽  
William Emeka Obiozor ◽  
O E Agbo ◽  
Ezeanwu Chiamaka

This survey research studied integration and innovation in early childhood education and implications for quality teacher preparation. The study was a descriptive survey research, with one hundred and twelve (112) sampled preschool teacher. Eight research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. Early Childhood Programme Instrument on Integration and Innovation (ECPAI) was constructed, validated and used in eliciting responses from the respondents. The data collected were analyzed using percentage, mean, and Paired Sample tests. The study revealed a significant difference in the opinions of public and private preschool teachers toward integration and innovative practices in early childhood education in Nigeria. It was equally revealed that are Early Childhood Education (ECE) programme in Nigeria is influenced by traditional, uncreative approaches. Thus, training and retraining of focus teachers and stakeholders in ECE was highly recommended


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