Loose Parts Sebagai Alternatif Sumber Belajar dalam Pengembangan Sains Anak Usia Dini
Loose Parts Sebagai Alternatif Sumber Belajar dalam Pengembangan Sains Anak Usia Dini
Abstract
Factually, there is a development of the times, so that learning resources also experience development. Entering this new era, educators in particular are required to be creative with the process, not the result. In the 21st century, educators also need to be equipped with abilities, knowledge, and skills in order to achieve optimal learning goals. The development of science is currently in line with the learning process needed in 21st century skills. The skills needed in the 21st century include students being able to be more creative, think critically, be able to communicate well, and be able to work together. So to stimulate these skills, educators must carry out fun activities and use learning resources that are in accordance with learning objectives. Nature is a place to gain knowledge. Children also gain valuable experience from their play activities. Fun play activities can make children feel happy and motivated from the experiences they get. In the development of science, learning resources that can be used are loose parts. Loose parts are a play area that is static and can also be fairly stiff that children usually face on a daily basis. The loose parts area is an environment that can be changed, moved around according to the wishes and imagination of a child, so that when children interact using loose parts media, children can be categorized as entering the world of problem solving abilities and creative thinking.
Keywords: Loose Parts, Learning Resources, Science Development
Secara faktual, adanya perkembangan zaman, sehingga sumber belajar pun mengalami perkembangan. Memasuki era baru ini, pendidik khususnya dituntut kreatif terhadap proses, bukan hasil. Abad 21 ini, pendidik pun perlu dibekali kemampuan, pengetahuan, dan keterampilan dalam rangka mencapai tujuan pembelajaran yang optimal. Pengembangan sains saat ini sejalan dengan proses pembelajaran yang dibutuhkan dalam keterampilan abad 21. Keterampilan yang dibutuhkan abad 21 ini antara lain peserta didik dapat lebih kreatif, berpikir kritis, mampu berkomunikasi dengan baik, dan bisa bekerjasama. Sehingga untuk menstimulasi keterampilan tersebut, pendidik harus melakukan kegiatan yang menyenangkan dan menggunakan sumber belajar yang sesuai dengan tujuan pembelajaran. Alam menjadi tempat dalam memperoleh pengetahuan. Anak juga memperoleh pengalaman yang sangat berharga dari kegiatan bermain mereka. Kegiatan bermain yang menyenangkan dapat membuat anak merasa bahagia dan termotivasi dari pengalaman yang anak peroleh. Dalam pengembangan sains, sumber belajar yang dapat digunakan adalah loose parts. Loose parts merupakan suatu area bermain yang statis dan bisa juga terbilang kaku yang biasanya anak hadapi sehari-hari. Area loose parts yakni lingkungan yang dapat diubah-ubah, dipindah-pindah sesuai keinginan serta imajinasi seorang anak, sehingga ketika anak berinteraksi dengan menggunakan media loose parts, anak sudah dapat dikategorikan memasuki dunia kemampuan problem solving (pemecahan masalah) dan berpikir kreatif.
Kata Kunci: Loose Parts, Sumber Belajar, Pengembangan Sains.
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