Assesing Early Childhood Drawings: Instrument Development for Children Aged 4-5

Niken Caesanda Rizqi, Mufidah Mufidah, Rini Agustiningsih

Abstract


This study aims to develop and validate an assessment instrument for evaluating drawing skills in children aged 4–5 years within early childhood education settings. This study employed a Research and Development approach using the Four-D (4D) model consisting of Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate stages. The define stage involved a needs analysis through teacher interviews, while the design stage produced an initial instrument based on seven indicators of artistic development. The develop stage included expert validation followed and a small-scale trial involving 10 children aged 4–5 years. The results indicate that the developed instrument is feasible and valid, with an overall eligibility score of 83%, categorized as appropriate for use. In the siddeminate stage, the instrument was introduced to early childhood educators in partner instirurions, showing positive responses in terms of usability and practicality. This study offers novelty by providing a structured assessment instrument that integrates multiple aspects of artistic development, emphasizing not only the final product but also the creative process and symbolic representation in children’s drawings. The findings suggest that the instrument can support teachers in conducting more systematic, objective, and authentic assessments. Therefore, this study contributes to improving assessment practices in early childhood education by providing a practical tool that facilitates better identification and monitoring of children’s artistic development.

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4D model; Assessment instrument; Drawing skills; Early childhood; Validity.

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