Title:
EFFECTIVENESS OF USING STEAM LEARNING APPROACH TO IMPROVE LANGUAGE AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF GROUP B KINDERGARDEN CHILDREN IN WARU DISTRICT SIDOARJO REGENCY

Authors:
Siti Umroh*, Mustaji, Rachma Hasibuan

Abstract:
The purpose of this research was to test the effectiveness of the STEAM approach to improve language and cognitive development in group B children at Al Muslim Kindergarten, Waru Sidoarjo District. The research was carried out through a quantitative approach with an experimental design. The experimental design used is a nonequivalent control group design. The subjects of the study were group B children of Al Muslim Kindergarten, Waru Sidoarjo District, with class B1 as the experimental group and class B2 as the control group. The research data were collected through observation techniques with oral interview sheet instruments related to language development and cognitive development observation sheets. The research data were analyzed statistically through the t test technique. Hypothesis testing uses a significance level of 5%. The results of data analysis show that: 1) the STEAM approach is effectively used in learning to improve language development in children in Group B of Al Muslim Kindergarten, Waru Sidoarjo District; 2) the STEAM approach is effectively used in learning to improve cognitive development in children in Group B of Al Muslim Kindergarten, Waru Sidoarjo District. The implication of this research is that teachers are advised to use the STEAM approach in learning because it can attract children's interest and enthusiasm in participating in the learning process. In addition, the STEAM approach can be a solution in improving the language and cognitive development of children in group B Kindergarten.

Keywords:
STEAM approach, language development, cognitive development

DOI:
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2021.4616