Computer Learning in Early Childhood Education: Survey on Teacher Practice in Preschool

2020

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DOI 10.31643/2020.005
Data confidence 85 high
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Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the practice of teachers in kindergarten in early childhood computer learning. The participants in the study were kindergartens who carried out early childhood computer learning chosen using purposive sampling method, the sample determined by researchers based on certain characteristics. This research utilized a descriptive approach, where information obtained through a questionnaire is distributed to 25 teachers in Yogyakarta. The questionnaire in this study was adapted from Yurt & Cevher-Kalburan (2011) concerned with the experience, frequency of use, purpose, and assessment of the activities that children performed with computers in computer learning. The results showed that all teachers obtained computer skills derived from reading documents about computers and exchanging information with their colleagues. This computer learning was carried out on average 1-2 times a week. In addition, the majority of activities held were games for children through computer introduction learning. Early childhood computer learning is more focused on the teacher for aspects of language and children cognitive development.