Naturalist Intelligence Through Outing Class Activities In Playgroups

Abstract

This research is motivated by the absence of optimal attention to the naturalist intelligence of children. Natural intelligence is one of multiple intelligences. The aims of this research are 1). To find out the state of naturalist intelligence of children aged 4 -5 years through outing class activities at the Permata Bunda Family Planning Board, Padang Pariaman Regency. 2). To find out the factors supporting and inhibiting naturalist intelligence through outing class activities at the Permata BundaKB, Padang Pariaman Regency. This research method is a field research with a qualitative approach. This research was conducted at the Permata Bunda Family Planning Center with 14 research subjects consisting of students aged 4 - 5 years andtwo educators. Data collection techniques with observation, interviews and documentation. From the results of the study, it was found that there was a naturalist intelligence of children aged 4 - 5 years at the Permata Bunda Family Planning, PadangPariaman Regency, with indicators of naturalist intelligence 1) the child knew more than 10 animals. 2) the child is able to takecare of the garden at school. 3) the child knows the natural environment or natural beauty. 4) children observe the process of chickens from laying eggs and hatching. 5) the child is always looking for every object that is seen. The results of the dataobtained were 8 children who were very well developed (BSB) then 6 children developed according to expectations (BSH).