Reggio Emilia and Science Learning
Lilis Madyawati, Dwi Prihati, Syakila Fathia Rizki

Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Abstract

This study aims to determine the implementation of Science Learning with the Reggio Emilia Approach in ABA 1 Kindergarten, Magelang City.
This research is a qualitative descriptive study which was conducted for 1 month. The research subjects were the components of education at ABA 1 Kindergarten including: teachers, class students and parents of students. Data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Primary data is obtained through observation and interviews, while secondary data is obtained from documentation techniques. The data that has been collected will be analyzed using editing techniques, coding, data tabulation, and data analysis. Researchers also used data triangulation, validity, and reliability testing.
The results showed that: 1) Kindergarten teacher ABA 1 had documented all the children^s work- 2) Documentation is used as a basis for evaluation- 3) The plan for science learning activities is not entirely the child^s idea and interest- 4) Implementation of activities needs to be adjusted with planning- 5) Need to increase collaboration / cooperation between teachers- and 6) Cooperation between teachers and parents needs to be optimized.

Keywords: science learning, Reggio Emilia

Topic: Education