LEARNING AREA MANAGEMENT (A SITE STUDY AT TK PEMBINA MAGELANG)
THESIS
Submitted as a Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Getting Master Degree of Education
in Educational Management Department
by DARMIATUN Q. 100 090 232
GRADUATE SCHOOL
CONSULTANT NOTE
Dr. Bambang Sumardjoko, M.Pd. First Consultant
Subject: Thesis of Darmiatun To: Director of Graduate School
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Assalamu’alaikum Warohmatullahi Wabarokatuh. After reading and giving suggestion to the thesis of Name: Darmiatun
Student number: Q 100 090 232 Department: Educational Management
Title : Learning Area Managemant
(A site study at TK Pembina Magelang)
This thesis has been approved to be examined by the board of examiners of Graduate
School, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Wassalamu’alaikum Warohmatullahi Wabarokatuh.
Surakarta, January 12th, 2012 First Consultant
CONSULTANT NOTE
Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M.Hum. Second Consultant
Subject: Thesis of Darmiatun To: Director of Graduate School
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta
Assalamu’alaikum Warohmatullahi Wabarokatuh. After reading and giving suggestion to the thesis of Name: Darmiatun
Student number: Q 100 090 232 Department: Educational Management
Title : Learning Area Management
(A Site Study at TK Pembina Magelang)
This thesis has been approved to be examined by the board of examiners of Graduate School, Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta.
Wassalamu’alaikum Warohmatullahi Wabarokatuh.
Surakarta, January 12th , 2011 Second Consultant
ACCEPTANCE
LEARNING AREA MANAGEMENT (A SITE STUDY AT TK PEMBINA MAGELANG)
by: DARMIATUN
Q 100 090 232
Accepted by the Board of Examiners of Educational Management, Graduate School
Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta on Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Team of Examiners:
1.Dr. Bambang Sumardjoko, M.Pd. ( )
Chair Person
2.Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M.Hum. ( )
Member
3. Prof. Dr. Harsono, MS. ( )
Expert
Surakarta, January 12th, 2012
Director,
TESTIMONY
Herewith, I testify that in this research paper there is no plagiarism of the
previous literary work which has been raised to obtain master degree of a university,
nor there are opinions or masterpieces which have been written or published by
others, except those the writing which are referred to the manuscripts mentioned in
bibliography.
Hence later, if it is proven that there are some untrue statements in this testimony, I
will hold fully responsibility.
Surakarta, January 12th, 20112 Writer,
MOTTO AND DEDICATION
MOTTO
The flower that will not wither through the ages is a virtue . ( Wiliam Cowper )
DEDICATION
The thesis I dedicate to :
1.Academic that gives new discourse in my life.
2.My husband that has always provided support and always ready for me in every time
Assalamu’alaikum Warohmatullahi Wabarokatuh.
Alhamdulillahirrobil’alamin, praise and gratitude to the Most Mercifull and the Most
Beneficient, Allah SWT, for blessing the writer in accomplishing this research paper entitled
Learning Area Management (A Site Study at TK Pembina Magelang). Praising is also
given to the Messanger, our Prophet Muhammad SAW, peace be upon him, a glorious person
who gives his blessing to her in the future life.
The writer would like to express her deepest gratitude and appreciation to the people
who have ever helped her in finishing this research paper by support, advise, and even the
criticism.
1. Prof. Bambang Setiaji, Rector of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta who
permitted her to conduct her thesis.
2. Prof. Dr. Khudzaifah Dimyati, M.Hum., Director of Graduate School who has given
the permission to the writer finishes her thesis.
3. Prof. Dr. Harsono, M.S., Head of Educational Management Department and as the
expert examiner, who has given some suggestion patiently and wisely to the writer to
complete the research paper.
4. Dr. Bambang Sumardjoko M. Pd., as the first consultant who has given guidance and
advice from beginning up to the completion of this research paper.
5. Dra. Dwi Haryanti, M. Hum., as the second consultant who has also given correction,
6. All Lecturers of Educational Management from whom the writer can enrich her
knowledge.
7. The lifetime motivator, my mother and father for their everlasting effort for undeniable
love, affection, support, and pray that is always spoken every time.
8. Everyone who can not be mentioned one by one, thanks so much for the spirit and
support in finishing this research.
The writer realizes that this research paper is far from being perfect, in order to
make it better, the writer accepts some advice and criticism. Finally, the writer wishes this
research paper would be useful for all readers.
Wassalamu’alaikum Warohmatullahi Wabarokatuh.
Surakarta, January 12th, 2011
Writer,
SUMMARY
Darmiatun: Q 100 090 232. LEARNING AREA MANAGEMENT
(A SITE STUDY AT TK PEMBINA MAGELANG). Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta. Thesis. 2011.
The objectives of the research are to describe (1) the characteristics of teacher activities in learning Area at TK Pembina Magelang. (2) the characteristics of students activities in Learning Area at TK Pembina Magelang
It is descriptive qualitative research and ethnography design was conducted in TK Pembina Magelang. The data are in the forms of information consisting of systematic thought, sentences, and experience based on specific context. The data sources are event, document, and informant. Techniques used in data collection are in-depth interview, documentation and observation. Data analysis of this research is (1) data collection, (2) data reduction, (3) data display, and (4) conclusion. The validity test of the data uses the credibility, transferability, conformability and dependability.
The research results show (1) Activities of teacher in the learning area at TK Pembina Magelang conducted in accordance with the procedure. Teachers carry out the activity that starts from the preparation of lesson plans, learning management which includes managing / structuring classes and organizing student / child, and conducting assessments in accordance with the characteristics of children, child development stage, environmental conditions and facilities existing in kindergarten. (2) Activities of students / children in the learning area at TK Pembina Magelang conducted in accordance with the level of development, needs and interests. Students / children carry out activities in the learning area with an allocation of 2.5 hours or 150 minutes. Students carry out core activities in the areas provided by the teacher in a day at least 4 areas.
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE ... i
CONSULTANT NOTE ... ii
ACCEPTANCE ... iv
TESTIMONY ... v
MOTTO AND DEDICATION ... vi
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ... vii
SUMMARY ... ix
TABLE OF CONTENT ... x
LIST OF PICTURE ... xi
CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION ... 1
A. Research Background ... 1
B. Research Focus ... 5
C. Research Objective... 6
D. Research Benefit ... 6
E. Glossary ... 7
CHAPTER II THEORY ... 8
A. Learning in Kindergarten ... 8
B. Area-Learning Model ... 18
CHAPTER III RESEARCH ... 26
A. Type and Design of Research ... 26
B. Research Location ... 28
C. Research Role ... 29
D. Data and Data Source ... 29
E. Techniques of Data Collection ... 32
F. Techniques of Data Analysis ... 34
G. Data Validity ... 38
CHAPTER IV DATA DESCRIPTION AND FINDINGS ... 43
A. Data Description ... 43
1.The Characteristics of Teacher Activities of Learning Areas at TK Pembina Magelang ... 43
2.The Characteristics of Student Activities in Learning Area at TK Pembina Magelang ... 53
B. Findings. ... 59
1.The Characteristics of Teacher Activities of Learning Areas at TK Pembina Magelang ... 59
CHAPTER V DISCUSSION AND PROPOSITION ... 62
A. Discussion ... 62
1.The Characteristics of Teacher Activities of Learning Areas at TK Pembina Magelang ... 62
2.The Characteristics of Student Activities in Learning Area at TK Pembina Magelang ... 69
B. Proposition ... 73
1.The Characteristics of Teacher Activities of Learning Areas at TK Pembina Magelang ... 73
2.The Characteristics of Student Activities in Learning Area at TK Pembina Magelang ... 74
CHAPTER V CLOSING ... 75
A. Conclusion ... 75
B. Implication ... 76
C. Recommendation ... 76
BIBLIOGRAPHY ... 78
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