Implementation of Storytelling Abilities of Early Childhood Teachers in Early Childhood Education Cluster IV, Kacang Panjang, Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta

Abstract

This study describes the implementation of storytelling skills of Early Childhood Education  teachers on Cluster 4 Early Childhood Education in Kacang Panjang, Cempaka Putih District, Central Jakarta. Storytelling is an important learning method in early childhood education to develop literacy, imagination, and children's social-emotional skills. This study used a survey method in a descriptive study involving 40 Early Childhood Education teachers from 8 educational institutions in the area. Data were obtained through a Yes-No choice test consisting of 22 statement items. The results of data analysis and discussion showed that the implementation of storytelling skills of Early Childhood Education teachers on Cluster 4 Early Childhood Education in  Kacang Panjang, Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta was in the "Low" category of 47.5% (19 teachers), "Medium" of 45% (18 teachers), and "High" of 7.5% (3 teachers). Based on the average value, which is 8.1%, the level of implementation of storytelling skills of EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION teachers on Cluster 4 Early Childhood Education in Kacang Panjang, Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta is in the "MEDIUM" category.