Abstract/Notes: Learning with nature is increasingly popular in Malaysia. However, there are challenges when designing kindergarten outdoor physical environments to assist learning with nature in Malaysia. Previous studies have looked into the types of necessary nature interaction and spaces needed for learning with nature. However, there is a gap in understanding the factors influencing the methods to include nature in the kindergarten outdoor areas. This research aims to investigate the methods of incorporating nature in the outdoor physical environment of kindergartens to facilitate learning with nature. This research is a multiple case study using maximum variation sampling. The main findings suggest that each school’s design is unique as their curriculums and philosophy are different, and the way children interact with nature depends on it. Gibson’s Theory of Affordances, which is when the environment and surroundings allow for the interaction we intended, can help design kindergarten outdoor areas to cater to the curriculum. Integrating nature and man-made materials in the design can create a conducive environment for learning with nature. External factors namely the size of available outdoor areas, terrain conditions, and others will influence how nature is incorporated in the design.

Language: English

ISSN: 2289-7410

Language: Spanish

Language: English

Abstract/Notes: Merry little children, appearing as the flowers of the meadow and the woodland, gave an excellent programme on Friday night when the Irvington Montessori kindergarten entertained at their annual Spring party. Mrs. Louise Peddycord directed the class. The class sang songs, including "A Welcome," "The Beehive," "All for Baby," and "Five Little Mice." Aileen Kelly was the little yellow dandelion; Margaret McVay, the modest violet; Constance Baxter, the pretty little daisy; Lois McCord, the sweet clover; Mary Lou Twohy, the lovely pansy; Dorothy Dicky, the shy, true-blue for-get-me-not; Elizabeth Berger, the gay poppy; Betty Higgins and Marion Davies, the Portland rosebuds; Mary Jean Warner, the fairy of Springtime; Jean Cameron, the country lassie. Frolicsome birds were James Twohy, Jr., swallow; Ernest Braden, robin; Marshall Hurd, oriole; Owen Summers, lark; Robert Beat, sparrow.

Language: English

Abstract/Notes: On December 20 the children of the Hawthorne Montessori Kindergarten gave their Christmas entertainment under the direction of Mrs. Louise Peddycord. The school has a German department this year and that evening the children conversed with their teacher, Mrs. Anna Huebener, a native of Germany. The little folks delighted those present.

Language: English

Abstract/Notes: Learning with nature is increasingly popular in Malaysia. However, there are challenges when designing kindergarten outdoor physical environments to assist learning with nature in Malaysia. Previous studies have looked into the types of necessary nature interaction and spaces needed for learning with nature. However, there is a gap in understanding the factors influencing the methods to include nature in the kindergarten outdoor areas. This research aims to investigate the methods of incorporating nature in the outdoor physical environment of kindergartens to facilitate learning with nature. This research is a multiple case study using maximum variation sampling. The main findings suggest that each school’s design is unique as their curriculums and philosophy are different, and the way children interact with nature depends on it. Gibson’s Theory of Affordances, which is when the environment and surroundings allow for the interaction we intended, can help design kindergarten outdoor areas to cater to the curriculum. Integrating nature and man-made materials in the design can create a conducive environment for learning with nature. External factors namely the size of available outdoor areas, terrain conditions, and others will influence how nature is incorporated in the design.

Language: English

DOI: 10.1063/5.0167640

ISSN: 0094-243X

Language: Hungarian

ISSN: 1215-1807, 1788-2400

Abstract/Notes: Kindergarten, as an important carrier for children's transition from family to society, is a place for the development and practice of preschool education, and plays a role that cannot be ignored in today's preschool education. Therefore, it is of great practical significance to implement the achievements of contemporary excellent early childhood education concepts into the architectural design of kindergartens. In recent years, Montessori's educational philosophy has attracted widespread attention in China. The Montessori teaching method is based on early childhood education, early childhood psychology, physiology, and other aspects. Its core theory coincides with the domestic concept of quality education, and has become a key topic of preschool education in the Ministry of Education. The purpose of this paper is to effectively integrate Montessori education concepts with kindergarten design and provide theoretical support for kindergarten design. Montessori's educational philosophy specifically elaborates on the natural development concept, sensitive period education, and sensory education of young children. These concepts are embodied in the "environmental education" aspect of kindergarten architectural design. By creating indoor and outdoor environments suitable for children's development, arranging rich functional spaces, and designing reasonable scales, colors, and shapes, children can develop freely in a "prepared environment".

Language: English

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2023.08.010

ISSN: 2576-0556, 2576-0548

Abstract/Notes: Curriculum management is a form of curriculum management in education to develop intelligence. Islamic Montessori-based curriculum management differs from curriculum management in general. The purpose of this study was to describe the curriculum of Budi Mulia Dua Sedayu Kindergarten in Yogyakarta and to describe the involvement of teachers, parents, school committees, and the surrounding community. The research uses an approach with a case study research design. The research subjects as data sources are : principals, teachers, parents, school educators, and the surrounding community. Data collection methods are : observation, interviews, and documentation. In addition, the research uses data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The results of the study can be seen that an Islamic Montessori Curriculum management that starts from planning to evaluation. Planning that is adapted to the vision and mission of creating children who have good morals in this world and the hereafter. Organizing by developing indicators according to established themes. Implementation, and achievement of indicators with the Montessori method with an Islamic approach. Evaluations are carried out routinely every day and are held at monthly and annual meetings. The involvement of teachers, parents, school committees and the community looks good and has their respective roles. Manajemen kurikulum merupakan bentuk pengelolaan kurikulum dalam pendidikan untuk mengembangkan intelegensi. Manajemen kurikulum berbasis Islamic Montessori memiliki perbedaan dengan manajemen kurikulum sekolah secara umum. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menggambarkan manajemen kurikulum lembaga Taman Kanak-Kanak Budi Mulia Dua Sedayu Yogyakarta dan untuk menggambarkan keterlibatan guru, orang tua, komite sekolah, dan masyarakat sekitar.  Penelitian mengunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan desain penelitian studi kasus. Subyek penelitian sebagai sumber data adalah : kepala sekolah, guru, orang tua, tenaga pendidik sekolah dan masyarakat sekitar. Metode pengumpulan data adalah : observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Selain itu penelitian menggunakan tahapan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, data penyajian dan penarikan kesimpulan. Validitas data menggunakan triangulasi teknik sumber dan triangulasi metode.  Hasil penelitian dapat dilihat bahwa Taman Kanak-Kanak Budi Mulia Dua Sedayu memiliki manajamen Kurikulum Islamic Montessori yang baik dimulai dari perencanaan hingga evaluasi. Perencanaan disesuaikan dengan visi dan misi yaitu menciptakan anak yang memiliki akhlak baik di dunia dan akhirat. Pengorganisasian dengan mengembangkan indikator sesuai tema yang ditetapkan. Pelaksanaan, mencapai indikator dengan metode Montessori dengan pendekatan Islamic. Evaluasi yang dilakukan rutin setiap hari dan dirapatkan pada rapat bulanan dan tahunan. Keterlibatan guru, orangtua, komite sekolah dan masyarakat terlihat baik dan mempunyai peran masing-masing.

Language: Indonesian

ISSN: 2580-9679, 2581-2823

Abstract/Notes: Dalam pembelajaran harus diperhatikan lingkungan belajar apalagi di era new normal ini pembelajaran sudah mulai dilakukan tatap muka meskipun masih menggunakan sesi, untuk itu guru harus kembali menyesuaikan lingkungan belajar setelah melewati pembelajaran daring. Guru dituntut agar mampu menata lingkungan dengan efektif. Perlu adanya penataan lingkungan belajar yang sesuai dengan era new normal agar dapat menghasilkan pembelajaran yang efektif, aman serta menyenangkan bagi anak. Tujuan penelitian adalah untuk mengetahui lingkungan belajar yang sesuai dengan era new normal. Adapun metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yaitu metode kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data yaitu wawancara dan observasi kepada guru yang menjadi penata atau pengatur lingkungan belajar di TK Matuari Werot. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan bahwa lingkungan belajar di TK Matuari Werot sudah cukup efektif dan fasilitasnya sudah memenuhi kebutuhan sekolah tersebut, hanya saja penataan lingkungan belajar  di sekolah itu kurang tepat.

Language: Indonesian

DOI: 10.51667/mjpkaud.v2i1.608

ISSN: 2798-6195