UPAYA GURU DALAM MENINGKATKAN ANAK MELALUI METODE BERMAIN PERAN DI TK CAHAYA MANDIRI KECAMATAN NATAR KABUPATEN LAMPUNG SELATAN

Abstract

This study aims to describe the efforts of teachers in improving children's social skills through role-playing methods at Cahaya Mandiri Kindergarten, Natar District, South Lampung Regency. Social skills are an important aspect in the development of early childhood, because they affect how children interact, cooperate, and understand norms and rules in social life. Based on initial observations, it was found that some children had difficulty interacting, lacked self-confidence, and were reluctant to cooperate with their peers. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study showed that the role-playing method applied by teachers systematically and in a planned manner was able to improve children's social skills, such as the ability to speak, listen, cooperate, and express feelings and opinions appropriately. Teachers play an active role as facilitators, motivators, and observers in every role-playing activity. Thus, the role-playing method can be used as an effective learning alternative to develop the social skills of early childhood.