The Role of Teachers in Utilizing Teaching Aids Made from Recycled Materials to Develop the Interests and Talents of 3–4-Year-Old Children at KB Nurul Huda, Kesamben Kulon, Wringinanom, Gresik.
Peran Guru Dalam Pemanfaatan Alat Peraga Dari Barang Bekas Untuk Mengembangkan Minat Dan Bakat Anak Usia 3–4 Tahun Di Kb Nurul Huda Kesamben Kulon Wringinanom Gresik.
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the role of the teacher, recycled materials, interests and talentsAbstract
This qualitative descriptive study describes the teacher's role in utilizing teaching aids made from recycled materials to develop the interests and talents of children aged 3–4 years at Nurul Huda Playgroup, Gresik. Data were collected from the principal, teachers, and children through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using data reduction, presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results reveal that teachers play essential roles as instructional designers, facilitators, motivators, mentors, and evaluators. Teachers designed age-appropriate learning media using items like cardboard, plastic bottles, straws, and bottle caps. Utilizing these eco-friendly, economical materials effectively boosted children's attention, active participation, curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills, while allowing them to explore their potential. Thus, teaching aids made from recycled materials serve as effective tools to foster early childhood development
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