LOCAL WISDOM IN LARO NG LAHI AS FOUNDATION IN GAME-BASED PEDAGOGY

Filipino traditional games (Laro ng Lahi) are reflective of the lifestyle of a locality and form part of significant national heritage. Albeit modern technology seems to challenge the existence of Laro ng Lahi, these traditional games can actually be transformed to adapt the present demands of the cyberspace. Employing the hermeneutic phenomenology and educational research development, the author paired the past investigations with his observations though the use of Hermeneutic Cycle as guide. Data obtained from the online survey accomplished by thirty-one (31) pre-service teachers (Generation Z, selected using the purposive sampling) provided connection between the online documents and the local practices and lived experiences of the respondents. Respondents are still familiar with piko (taplak gunung), agawan kuta (bentengan), and tubigan (gobak sodor) since they played such games before and they were aware of the the Laro ng Lahi benefits. Thus, they preferred to have Laro ng Lahi as activity tools in school subjects, and to convert academic knowledge and skills into learning course lessons. Upon finalizing the mechanics of each of the three Filipino traditional games, and the data provided by the respondents, the researcher conceptualized the game-based pedagogy and developed lessons using the local wisdom as the basis

THE STRESS PROFILE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHERS DURING ONLINE LEARNING

This study aims to determine the description of stress in Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers during online learning. The approach in this study was qualitative with a phenomenological method. The number of informants in this study was seven informants. The informants were preschool teachers who make online learning. Data collection was obtained through interviews and observations. The results showed that the stress symptoms experienced by informants were in the form of memory impairment, decreased concentration, quickly excessive anxiety, loss of interest, inability to relax, and trouble sleeping. The source of stress for each informant was making online learning videos during the pandemic and the depletion of economic, social, and psychological resources.

NUTRITION EDUCATION IN ALPHA GENERATION TO ACHIEVE OPTIMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

Alpha generation requires nutritional education to achieve optimal growth and development. This research aims to provide nutritional education to the alpha generation to achieve optimal growth and development. Method used by researchers is descriptive qualitative literature studies. The authors see a significant correlation between nutrition education and changes in children's behavior in responding to their food dishes. The more nutritional education obtained, the more children will realize the importance of food so that it is more devoured in eating food. References taken by authors are sourced from the author's personal experience as a Nutritionist supported by scientific publications such as reputable national journals, books, websites, and various relevant research sources. The subjects in this study were children aged 0 to 8 years. The results showed that generation alpha is the first generation to hold individuals born in the 21st century who have the characteristics of more believe in social media, prefer to shop online, Rarely make physical contact in communicating, do not like excessive consumption, and repeat the same for pleasure. Wrong nutritional behaviors in elementary school-aged children include not eating a balanced dietary menu, not breakfast, unhealthy snacks, consuming Junk Food and Fast Food, and consuming sugar in excess. Some methods of nutrition education that can be practised in the alpha generation are education in the form of interventions, education using cards, and android-based education.

THE EFFECT OF WEAVING ACTIVITIES WITH BANANA LEAVES ON FINE MOTOR ABILITY EARLY OF CHILDHOOD

This research aims to determine the effect of weaving activities on fine motor skills in TK Pertiwi 26-13 Bogares Kidul. This research uses a quantitative approach method by carrying out Field Research. This research presents data in the form of numbers using statistical data analysis which has the aim of testing hypotheses and data analysis using regression analysis. The results of the research show that the regression analysis of Y = 5.592 + 0.579X, the equation shows a lot of at least a child's fine motor capacity. Banana leaf weaving affects the fine motor skills of Pertiwi Kindergarten 26-13 Bogares Kidul. The conclusions drawn are: banana leaf weaving give positive affects on fine motor skills development of Pertiwi Kindergarten 26-13 Bogares Kidul children. The contribution of the effectiveness of banana leaf weaving to fine motor skills is seventy-four percent. Based on the reaction analysis and analysis that has been carried out in this research, it can be concluded that the banana leaf weaving variable has a positive and increasing effect on fine motor skills.

DEVELOPMENT OF GUIDELINES FOR MICRO TEACHING IN EARLY CHILDREN EDUCATION FACULTY OF UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SURAKARTA

The purpose of this study was to determine the need for Micro Teaching Guidelines for PG PAUD UMS (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta) and produce Micro Teaching Guidelines for PG PAUD UMS according to the student needs. This research is a type of research and development or R D with ADDIE design. The subjects of this study were 6th semester students who were taking Micro Teaching courses. Data collection techniques were carried out using a google form questionnaire, and Forum Group Discussion. The data analysis technique uses percentage analysis and content analysis. Percentage analysis was carried out on data from google form, content analysis was carried out on data from discussion results. The results of this study indicate that: (1) 100% of respondents need a Micro Teaching Guidebook specifically for PG PAUD; (2) 100% of students and lecturers of PG PAUD UMS understand the contents of the Micro Teaching Guideline for PG PAUD UMS and stated that the Guidelines are effective for guide learning of Micro Teaching at PG PAUD UMS which seen from the criteria percentage of effectiveness.

DEVELOPMENT OF MUSIC-BASED LEARNING MODELS TO INTRODUCE LETTERS AND NUMBERS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD

Basically, early childhood has extraordinary abilities, especially in the process of development. Therefore, it is necessary to optimize child development appropriately, and avoid burdening or forcing children. One of the strategies in developing early childhood education is through a music-based learning model.This study aims to describe and analyze how the development of a music-based learning model to introduce letters and numbers in early childhood. This papper is methodologically close to development research or what is commonly called Research and Development.The results of the development of a music-based learning model to introduce letters and numbers in early childhood are a form that is implemented to develop students' knowledge and abilities in recognizing letters and numbers. This research also produces a product in the form of music that can be applied to provide material for introducing letters and numbers to children. Students tend to be more able to understand or recognize letters and numbers using music so that children's abilities and understanding develop more optimal.