Implementation of Asyik Play Model in Enhancing Character Value of Early Childhood

Abstract

Early Childhood Period is the most critical period in human life development. All aspects owned such as cognitive, social-emotional, physical-motoric, language, moral and religious values are growing rapidly. The characteristics of children at this time are identification and imitation. For this reason, it needs a good exemplary from the environment through proper education. Habits of character value need to be learned as early as possible through learning. However, in today's age, early childhood improves the exemplary crisis. Therefore, this study aims to improve character values by applying the "Bermain ASYIK" Model. By applying this model, character values in early childhood will increase. The population in this study were children aged 5-6 years in El-Kasysyaf PAUD South Bekasi. The study was conducted in July-November 2016. The research method used was classroom action research. This method has four stages, 1) Planning stage, 2) Implementation stage, 3) Observation stage and 4) Reflection stage. The implementation of this activity was carried out in three cycles. The results of study indicated by increase character value daily living behavior of children. Percentage of character value generated by the pre cycle was 20%, while percentage from the cycle I was 23%, 28% from cycle II and 29% from cycle III.