INOBEL, JAMBORE PTK PAUD KAB. WONOSOBO TAHUN 2024

Summary

Ismi Sonia, a kindergarten teacher at TK Kartikasari in Wonosobo, highlights the importance of early childhood education in shaping character and promoting values such as tolerance, empathy, and social responsibility. She created an innovative learning tool, 'Kotak Keberagaman' (Diversity Box), which engages children in understanding diversity through interactive activities. The tool covers national symbols, professions, religions, and fauna, using technology and games to make learning enjoyable. It helps foster cognitive and social development while enhancing children's understanding of Indonesia's diverse culture and promoting global awareness in a fun and accessible way.

Takeaways

• 😀 Early childhood is a crucial phase for children's character development.
• 😀 The importance of teaching values of global diversity and tolerance from a young age.
• 😀 Teachers must be creative in designing interactive and innovative learning media for young children.
• 😀 The 'Kotak Keberagaman' (Box of Diversity) was created to help children understand diversity in a fun way.
• 😀 The learning media consists of four sections: National Symbols, Professions, Religions, and Fauna.
• 😀 In the National Symbols section, children match Pancasila symbols with the Garuda emblem and learn about diversity.
• 😀 In the Professions section, children choose and place items related to different careers.
• 😀 The Religions section teaches children about religious diversity in a hands-on way.
• 😀 The Fauna section uses a hologram box to display Indonesian wildlife, helping children learn about fauna diversity.
• 😀 The approach integrates interactive technology, promoting fun, multidimensional learning.
• 😀 The educational activity fosters values of tolerance, empathy, social responsibility, and cognitive and social development.

Q & A

What is the main focus of early childhood education according to the script?

The main focus is the development of character in young children, particularly how they begin to understand themselves, others, and their social environment.

How does globalization and social diversity influence the approach to education in this script?

The script highlights the need for educators to instill values of global diversity due to the increasing global interaction and social diversity, aiming to help children understand and appreciate differences.

What role does the 'Pancasila student profile' play in this educational context?

The Pancasila student profile emphasizes the dimension of global diversity, which supports the development of character, including respect for social differences and empathy.

Why is creativity important for a preschool teacher, as mentioned in the script?

Creativity is vital for a preschool teacher to develop engaging and non-boring learning media that aligns with the needs and characteristics of young children, especially using simple resources like recycled materials.

What is the 'Box of Diversity' mentioned in the script?

The 'Box of Diversity' is an educational tool designed to help children understand diversity through activities that teach tolerance, empathy, and social responsibility.

How is the learning process structured in the 'Box of Diversity'?

The box contains four sections: national symbols, professions, religions, and Indonesian fauna. Children interact with these elements through games, activities like symbol matching, and scanning QR codes for additional content.

What educational elements are covered in the 'Box of Diversity'?

The box covers cultural diversity, professions, religions, and Indonesian fauna, providing a multifaceted approach to teaching children about diversity.

What are the benefits of using interactive technology in this educational tool?

The interactive approach engages children's interest, making learning about diversity fun and accessible, while also stimulating cognitive and social development through direct interaction.

What specific values does the 'Box of Diversity' aim to instill in children?

The tool aims to instill values such as tolerance, empathy, and social responsibility, helping children to understand and respect differences in a playful and engaging way.

How does this method of teaching diversity contribute to children's cognitive and social development?

By using games and interactive activities, the method stimulates cognitive skills, such as problem-solving, and fosters social skills, like collaboration and communication, while teaching about diversity.