PENGEMBANGAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS ALAM UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PROSES BELAJAR ANAK USIA DINI

Abstract

This research aims to: (1) develop nature-based learning model for early age children, and (2) know the difference of nature-based learning model and conventional learning model on early age children learning process. The research method was developmental research.The data were collected through observation guide and fieldnotes. The qualitative data were analyzed through descriptive analysis and the quantitative data were analyzed through independent sample t-test. The result of the research are (1) the research product is a nature-based learning model for early age children. The learning principles are learning about nature, learning through nature, and learning with nature, and (2) there are different significant result quality on learning process between the nature-based learning model and conventional learning model. The nature-based learning model increased learning process quality because it was accommodate learning characteristic of children.