Classroom Management for Early Childhood Group Setting

Abstract

The creativity of classroom management in early childhood is very important in fostering children's learning interest. Through this study aims to describe the creativity of classroom management by setting a group classroom with a safety angle by the teacher and the way the teacher fosters children's learning interest. Data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques using the model of Miles and Huberman which has three steps of data analysis namely: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results showed that the creativity of teachers in classroom management to foster children's interests has been well implemented in accordance with STPPA (Unit for Achieving Child Development) and K13 (Kurikulum 2013 -the 2013 Curriculum). Supported by varied media and activities, so as to be able to attract the attention of children in participating in activities and the teacher is able to focus the attention of children and create a friendly atmosphere. A careful and mature strategy, and through new ideas carried out by the teacher in determining the creative actions of classroom management, have an impact on children's interest in learning. Seen from the child is very interested in doing activities, so as to be able to motivate children's learning in the classroom.