Use of Educational Game Tools (ETG) to Improve Children's Cognitive Development at Raudhatul Athfal As Shifa
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.62945/ajet.v1i1.102Keywords:
Educational game tools, cognitive development, early childhoodAbstract
Early childhood cognitive development is an important aspect that must receive attention in education, especially in Raudhatul Athfal (RA) institutions. The use of Educational Game Tools is one of the effective strategies in improving children's cognitive abilities. This study aims to analyze the effect of the use of EGT on children's cognitive development at RA As Shifa. The method used in this study is classroom action research (PTK) with a qualitative and quantitative approach. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and children's cognitive development tests. The results of the study showed that the use of EGT systematically and variedly can improve children's logical thinking skills, problem solving, and enrich children's vocabulary. In addition, children become more active, enthusiastic, and motivated in learning. Thus, the use of EGT at RA As Shifa has proven effective in supporting children's cognitive development. Therefore, it is recommended for educators to further optimize the use of Educational Game Tools in learning activities so that children can learn more fun and meaningfully.
Downloads
References
Ariyanti, D., & Wijayanti, M. (2020). Pengaruh Alat Permainan Edukatif terhadap Perkembangan Kognitif Anak Usia Dini. Jurnal Pendidikan Anak, 5(2), 56-64.
Dewi, D., & Rahayu, S. (2021). Peran Permainan Edukatif dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Kognitif Anak Usia Dini. Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran, 10(1), 14-25.
Santrock, J. W. (2021). Child Development (14th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
Mustofa, A., & Rahayu, R. (2022). Pengaruh Penggunaan Alat Permainan Edukatif terhadap Kemampuan Kognitif Anak Usia Dini di Taman Kanak-Kanak. Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 6(3), 101-109.
Sari, R. (2020). Strategi Pengembangan Kognitif Anak Melalui Permainan Edukatif di RA. Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 8(1), 32-40.
Piaget, J. (2020). The Psychology of Intelligence. Routledge.
Hurlock, E. B. (2020). Child Development (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Gray, P. (2021). Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life. Basic Books.
Roesli, N., & Hidayat, S. (2021). Implementasi Alat Permainan Edukatif dalam Pembelajaran Anak Usia Dini di Raudhatul Athfal. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 12(2), 45-52.
Kauffman, D. (2021). Educational Games and Cognitive Development in Young Children. Journal of Early Childhood Education, 19(4), 240-252.
Syamsuddin, S. (2021). Pengaruh Penggunaan Alat Permainan Edukatif terhadap Perkembangan Kognitif Anak di Taman Kanak-Kanak. Jurnal Psikologi Pendidikan, 15(3), 89-98.
McMillan, J. H. (2021). Educational Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Approaches (8th ed.). Pearson.
Suryani, I., & Wibowo, A. (2022). Manfaat Alat Permainan Edukatif dalam Meningkatkan Perkembangan Kognitif Anak di Taman Kanak-Kanak. Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Indonesia, 7(1), 21-30.
Baumrind, D. (2020). The Influence of Parenting Style on Children’s Development. Psychology Press.
Yuliana, Y., & Anggraini, S. (2021). Alat Permainan Edukatif dalam Meningkatkan Keterampilan Kognitif Anak. Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 9(2), 15-23.
Mulyani, R. (2020). Pengaruh Permainan Edukatif terhadap Kemampuan Kognitif Anak. Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Anak, 6(1), 13-21.
Kusnadi, H. (2022). Pembelajaran Anak Usia Dini dengan Media Alat Permainan Edukatif. Jurnal Pendidikan Anak, 5(4), 134-142.
Thompson, R. A. (2020). The Development of Children (7th ed.). Worth Publishers.
John-Steiner, V., & Mahn, H. (2020). Sociocultural Approaches to Learning and Development: A Vygotskian Perspective. Cambridge University Press.
Pica, R. (2021). Moving and Learning Across the Curriculum: More Than 300 Activities and Games to Make Learning Fun. Pearson Education.
Hall, G. S. (2020). Adolescence and the Development of Cognitive Function. Routledge.
Taylor, B., & Hughes, C. (2022). The Role of Play in Child Development: Cognitive Benefits. Journal of Early Childhood Education Research, 18(1), 45-56.
Mohamad, I., & Yulianto, D. (2021). Pengaruh Permainan Kreatif terhadap Perkembangan Kognitif Anak Usia Dini. Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 8(3), 78-86.
Vygotsky, L. S. (2021). Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes. Harvard University Press.
Ferlazzo, L. (2020). Engaging Students in the Classroom through Play. Journal of Early Childhood Education, 17(2), 112-120.
Cohen, J. (2020). Social and Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Education. Routledge.
Alim, S., & Dewi, L. (2021). Penggunaan Alat Permainan Edukatif dalam Pembelajaran Matematika Anak Usia Dini. Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Matematika, 11(2), 66-74.
Lev, V. (2021). The Importance of Play in Cognitive Development. Journal of Child Development, 22(3), 145-154.
Jackson, C., & Robinson, P. (2020). Cognitive Learning through Play: The Role of Educational Games. International Journal of Early Childhood Education, 28(1), 89-101.
Mardiana, L., & Mulyani, A. (2022). Alat Permainan Edukatif untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Kognitif Anak di Sekolah Dasar. Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, 10(1), 99-107.
