Pembelajaran Diferensiasi pada Anak Usia Dini di PAUD SBSM 5 Gombak Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Abstract

Abstract: Challenges in the implementation of differentiated learning are still encountered, including limited time, resources, and teachers' understanding of individual children's needs. It is important to assess the effective implementation of differentiated learning in institutions so that each child can learn optimally according to their potential and needs. The objectives of this study are: 1) to determine the implementation of differentiated learning in early childhood, 2) to determine the inhibiting and supporting factors of differentiated learning in early childhood, and 3) to determine the form of differentiated learning in early childhood at SBSM 5 Gombak Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. This study uses a descriptive qualitative methodology. Data collection methods are documentation, interviews, and observation. The research subjects were 1 administrator, 2 teachers, 2 parents, and 20 early childhood children at SBSM 5 Gombak Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. The results of this study are: 1) Differentiated learning has been consistently implemented by SBSM 5 teachers by adjusting learning strategies, materials, and products. This implementation has a positive impact on children's motivation, self-confidence, and involvement in learning activities; 2) Factors inhibiting the implementation of differentiated learning include: a non-ideal student-to-teacher ratio and limited learning support facilities. Supporting factors for the success of differentiated learning include: support from managers in the form of teacher training, adequate teacher competence in the concept of differentiation, and parental involvement in accompanying children; and 3) Forms of differentiated learning based on learning styles, children's interests in choosing activities, and learning speed.

Abstrak: Tantangan dalam implementasi pembelajaran diferensiasi masih banyak ditemui, termasuk keterbatasan waktu, sumber daya, dan pemahaman guru terhadap kebutuhan individu anak. Penting untuk mengkaji penerapan pembelajaran diferensiasi secara efektif di lembaga agar setiap anak dapat belajar dengan optimal sesuai potensi dan kebutuhan. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu: 1) mengetahui penerapan pembelajaran diferensiasi pada anak usia dini, 2) mengetahui faktor penghambat dan pendukung pembelajaran diferensiasi pada anak usia dini, dan 3) mengetahui bentuk pembelajaran diferensiasi pada anak usia dini di SBSM 5 Gombak Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metodologi kualitatif deskriptif. Metode pengumpulan data adalah dokumentasi, wawancara, dan observasi. Subjek penelitian adalah 1 pengelola, 2 guru, 2 orangtua, dan 20 anak usia anak usia dini di SBSM 5 Gombak Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Hasil penelitian ini adalah: 1) Pembelajaran diferensiasi telah diterapkan secara konsisten oleh guru SBSM 5 dengan menyesuaikan strategi, materi, dan produk pembelajaran. Penerapan ini berdampak positif terhadap motivasi, rasa percaya diri, dan keterlibatan anak dalam kegiatan belajar; 2) Faktor penghambat penerapan pembelajaran diferensiasi antara lain: rasio jumlah siswa dan guru yang tidak ideal dan keterbatasan sarana pendukung pembelajaran. Faktor pendukung keberhasilan pembelajaran diferensiasi, antara lain: dukungan pengelola dalam bentuk pelatihan guru, kompetensi guru yang cukup baik dalam konsep diferensiasi, dan keterlibatan orang tua dalam mendampingi anak; dan 3) Bentuk pembelajaran diferensiasi berdasarkan gaya belajar, minat anak dalam memilih aktivitas, dan kecepatan belajar.