Strategies for Developing Naturalist Intelligence at Nature Schools

Abstract

Early childhood education plays an important role and determines for the next child's development. PAUD Institution is the basic foundation in the formation of child personality. Through natural learners gain greater opportunity to develop their naturalist intelligence while in school. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with a multi-site study design. The data collection techniques used are interviews, observation, and documentation in the PAUD Alam Berbasis Karakter Sayang Ibu Banjarmasin City and PAUD Alam Darunnajah Banjarbaru City. The informant in this study is the head of the PAUD, teachers, and students. Once data is acquired, it is analyzed by single-site analysis and cross-site data analysis. The validation of data is using the triangulation of sources, and techniques. This research finds several development findings. The strategy used by PAUD Alam Berbasis Karakter Sayang Ibu Banjarmasin City and PAUD Alam Darunnajah Banjarbaru City in developing naturalist intelligence is through natural-based learning. The learning process is done by utilizing the natural environment. While the obstacles experienced by the school in developing natural intelligence are activities at the beginning of the lesson, the lack of teachers following academic qualifications, and financial problems of the school.