EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF SYMBOLIC THINKING OF GROUP A CHILDREN THROUGH CONSTRUCTIVE PLAY METHOD IN AISYIYAH KINDERGARTEN PURWOKERTO BLITAR

Abstract

This research aims to find out the application, affecting factors, and developmental achievement through the constructive play method. This research used a qualitative-description approach and the research design is a study case qualitative Research held on 9th January 2023 in Aisyiyah Kindergarten Purwokerto Blitar. The source data in this research was obtained from interviews with teachers and students’ parents, moreover, the researcher observed 18 students in group A Aisyiyah Kindergarten Purwokerto Blitar which was guided by RPPH that adapted to the existing theme. Furthermore, the researcher applied general steps of block constructive play such as providing a mat (rug) for playing, preparing the number of blocks, sitting in a circle and having a dialogue about themes and activities, making agreements on the rules for playing blocks, then finally inviting the children to pick up the blocks for development play. Factors that affect the cognitive development of symbolism for group A in Aisyiyah kindergarten Purwokerto Blitar are caused by 2 stand-out factors namely environment and maturity factor. From the research’s result, the researcher found that the developmental achievement of the students from group A Aisyiyah Bustanul Athfal Kindergarten Purwokerto Blitar is averagely Very Well Developed (VWD).