The Effectiveness of Project-based Learning Approach to Social Development of Early Childhood

Abstract

The social development becomes one important factor in childhood development especially in the society. This study is conducted to find out the effectiveness of Project-based Learning for childhood social development. The project-based learning approach is an active learning centered in children with several characteristics, such as prioritize children dependency, constructive investigation, determination of purposes, cooperations, communications, and practices. This study uses post-test only control design. There are tow random classes selected and each class consists of 33 students. The control group continue their common learning activity while another group uses project-based learning approach. The study results that the project-based learning approach can significantly improved the social development and becomes more active in the classroom using project-based learning approach. For further result the project-based learning approach is not only use to stimulate cognitive side but also stimulate social development in early childhood education.

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