Critical Thinking Skills Based–Physical Activities Learning Model for Early Childhood

Wujiati, Toho Cholik Mutohir, Nining W. Kusnanik, Zukhairina, Sri Hidayati, Emosda, Ekawarna, Yennizar and Amirul Mukminin*
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Wujiati: Surabaya State University, Surabaya, Indonesia
Toho Cholik Mutohir: Surabaya State University, Surabaya, Indonesia
Nining W. Kusnanik: Surabaya State University, Surabaya, Indonesia
Zukhairina: Jambi University, Indonesia
Sri Hidayati: Jambi University, Indonesia
Emosda: Jambi University, Indonesia
Ekawarna: Jambi University, Indonesia
Yennizar: Jambi University, Indonesia
Amirul Mukminin*: Jambi University, Indonesia

The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2019, vol. 5, issue 3, 738-755

Abstract: This research aimed to develop a physical activities learning model (MPAF) based on critical thinking skills (CTS) among children aged 5 to 6 years old and to evaluate its validity, practicality or commitment, and effectiveness in implementing the CTS based –MPAF among those children. The data were collected from 14 students of TK (Kindergarten) Negeri Pembina Surabaya through both qualitative and quantitative methods. The finding revealed that teachers played a vital role in learning process and could be confirmed by a successful achievement of valid, practical and effective critical thinking according to the determined standards. Conclusion: CTS based – MPAF can successfully work if the teachers precisely realize the learning principles in early childhood education and CTS based – syntax referred to available references.

Keywords: Critical thinking skills; Early childhood; Physical activities. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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