Development of Responsibility Attitudes of 5-6 Year Old Children Through Gardening Activities

Lidia Marva Wahyu Triani, Muslam muslam

Abstract


Character education consists of various aspects, one of which is the formation of responsible behavior. This study aims to examine how gardening activities can be used as a means of fostering a sense of responsibility in 5-6 year old children at the Hidayatul Mubtadiin Islamic Kindergarten. The research used a descriptive qualitative approach with a phenomenological method. Data were collected through documentation, interviews, and observation, then analyzed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that gardening had a positive effect on the development of children's responsible attitudes. In addition, this activity also supported the improvement of cognitive, verbal, social-emotional, fine and gross motor skills, as well as the strengthening of moral and religious values. Changes were seen in the children's attitudes in carrying out tasks responsibly, obeying the rules, being honest, and being able to do things independently without being asked. These changes were inseparable from the support of educators and parents. Overall, this study shows that gardening activities during childhood increase responsibility and have a positive impact on children's holistic development.


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Character education; Early childhood; Gardening activities; Responsibility

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