The Role of Literature in Early Childhood Education (Case Study of Kindergarten X Bekasi)

Abstract

Literature is not just for adults. Literature can be introduced to children. The role of literature is very important in cultivating positive traits in the future. This study uses a qualitative method. Data was taken by interviews and observations at one of the kindergarten schools in Bekasi. Respondents consisted of school principals, teachers, parents and extracurricular teachers. The aim of this research is to determine the role of literature in early childhood. The results of the research show that the role of literature is to entertain and shape the character of early childhood. Teachers and parents can be important actors in children's character growth, and play an active role in introducing children to literature from an early age

ABSTRAK

Sastra tidak hanya untuk orang dewasa. Sastra dapat diperkenalkan kepada anak. Peran sastra sangat penting dalam menumbuhkan sifat positif dimasa depan. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Data diambil dengan wawancara dan observasi pada salah satu sekolah taman kanak kanak di Bekasi. Responden terdiri dari kepala sekolah, guru, orang tua murid dan guru ekstrakurikuler. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui peran sastra pada anak usia dini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa peran sastra menjadi hiburan dan pembentuk karakter anak usia dini. Guru dan orang tua dapat menjadi actor penting dalam pertumbuhan karakter anak, dan berperan aktif dalam pengenalan sastra anak sejak usia dini.