Locomotor Motion Game Models For Kids Early Age
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The development of locomotor motion is a crucial foundation in the achievement of early childhood gross motor development which has a direct impact on their active participation in various physical and social activities. However, the learning approach in various early childhood education institutions (PAUD) is often unstructured and unattractive, thus hindering the optimization of the development of this aspect. This study aims to develop and test the effectiveness of a locomotor motion game model designed specifically for children aged 5-6 years. This model was developed using a Research and Development (R&D) approach by adapting the Borg & Gall model. The research procedure includes: (1) initial needs analysis, (2) model draft development, (3) expert validation (PAUD teachers and child motor experts), (4) limited field trials, and (5) final revision. The trial subjects involved 30 early childhood children in one of the Rawamangun kindergartens. Quantitative data on model effectiveness were collected through pre-test and post-test using the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2) instrument and analyzed with a t-paired sample test. Qualitative data on the feasibility of the model were obtained through expert validation questionnaires and observation sheets. The results of the study showed that the game model developed was considered very feasible by experts with an average score of 4.5 out of a scale of 5. The results of the effectiveness test indicated a significant improvement in the child's locomotor movement ability (p < 0.05), with an average pre-test score of 38.2 and post-test of 51.7. The implication of this study is that a structured and fun activity-based game model can be an effective learning alternative for early childhood teachers in improving the development of early childhood locomotor movements.
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