IMPROVING THE LANGUAGE SKILLS OF EARLY CHILDREN WITH THE AMPAR-AMPAR PISANG SONG IN SAMARINDA KINDERGARTEN

Abstract

Developing early childhood language skills with songs that children like can stimulate children's language skills, especially regional songs which are a cultural heritage that must be protected. This research examines using traditional songs Ampar-Ampar Pisang to improve children's learning process and language skills. Classroom Action Method with two cycles, which includes the steps of observation, planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects in this research were teachers and children aged 4-5 years who were in group A of Tunas Rimba Samarinda Kindergarten. Analysis of data from observations of children's learning activities in cycle I obtained a percentage of achievement of 63% and had not yet met the minimum achievement of at least 75%, based on reflection, improvements were made in cycle II to obtain a score of 87%. Learning outcomes show improvement. Before corrective action was obtained only 25% of the 16 students. The results of this research confirm that traditional songs  Ampar-Ampar Pisang have the potential to be a learning medium that is not only fun but also effective in improving children's language skills to be more interactive and maintaining cultural values ​​at the Tunas Rimba Kindergarten in Samarinda.