PENERAPAN METODE MONTESSORI TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN SOSIAL ANAK USIA DINI: Penelitian Studi Kasus pada Anak Usia Dini di TK Montessori Purwakarta.

Widi Syawali, - and Jojor Renta Maranatha, - and Suci Utami Putri, - (2025) PENERAPAN METODE MONTESSORI TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN SOSIAL ANAK USIA DINI: Penelitian Studi Kasus pada Anak Usia Dini di TK Montessori Purwakarta. S1 thesis, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia.

Abstract

Masa kanak-kanak merupakan periode emas bagi perkembangan sosial anak, di mana lingkungan sekitar memainkan peran penting dalam membentuk keterampilan seperti kerja sama, empati, komunikasi, dan penyelesaian konflik. Namun, masih banyak anak usia dini yang mengalami hambatan dalam keterampilan sosial akibat pendekatan pembelajaran konvensional dan paparan gadget yang berlebihan. Dibutuhkan metode pembelajaran yang mendorong interaksi sosial alami dalam suasana belajar yang positif. Metode Montessori menjadi salah satu pendekatan alternatif yang diyakini efektif mendukung perkembangan sosial anak usia dini melalui prinsip kebebasan dalam batasan, prepared environment, serta aktivitas konkret dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan penerapan metode Montessori di TK Montessori Purwakarta serta mengidentifikasi perkembangan sosial anak usia dini di lembaga tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi langsung, wawancara mendalam dengan guru dan kepala sekolah, serta dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan metode Montessori memberikan ruang bagi anak untuk membangun interaksi sosial secara alami, menunjukkan rasa tanggung jawab, menyelesaikan konflik secara mandiri, serta bekerja sama dan berempati terhadap teman. Temuan ini memperkuat bahwa perkembangan sosial anak bukan hanya hasil dari penerapan metode pembelajaran semata, melainkan terbentuk melalui pembiasaan, pengalaman langsung, dan konsistensi lingkungan yang mendukung. ----- Childhood is a golden period for children's social development, where the surrounding environment plays a crucial role in shaping skills such as cooperation, empathy, communication, and conflict resolution. However, many young children still face difficulties in developing these skills due to conventional teaching methods and excessive screen time. A learning method that promotes natural social interaction within a supportive environment is needed. The Montessori method is considered an effective approach to foster early childhood social development through its core principles of freedom within limits, a prepared environment, and real-life practical activities. This study aims to describe the implementation of the Montessori method at TK Montessori Purwakarta and to identify the social development of early childhood students at the institution. This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through direct observation, in-depth interviews with teachers and the school principal, and documentation. The results showed that the Montessori approach provided opportunities for children to build social interaction naturally, demonstrate responsibility, resolve conflicts independently, and cooperate empathetically with peers. These findings confirm that social development is not merely the direct result of a learning method but is shaped through consistent environmental support, meaningful routines, and real-life social experiences. Childhood is a golden period for children's social development, where the surrounding environment plays a crucial role in shaping skills such as cooperation, empathy, communication, and conflict resolution. However, many young children still face difficulties in developing these skills due to conventional teaching methods and excessive screen time. A learning method that promotes natural social interaction within a supportive environment is needed. The Montessori method is considered an effective approach to foster early childhood social development through its core principles of freedom within limits, a prepared environment, and real-life practical activities. This study aims to describe the implementation of the Montessori method at TK Montessori Purwakarta and to identify the social development of early childhood students at the institution. This research employed a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data were collected through direct observation, in-depth interviews with teachers and the school principal, and documentation. The results showed that the Montessori approach provided opportunities for children to build social interaction naturally, demonstrate responsibility, resolve conflicts independently, and cooperate empathetically with peers. These findings confirm that social development is not merely the direct result of a learning method but is shaped through consistent environmental support, meaningful routines, and real-life social experiences.

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Item Type:	Thesis (S1)
Additional Information:	https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=aQ661YoAAAAJ&hl=id ID SINTA Dosen Pembimbing: Jojor Renta Maranatha: 6667719 Suci Utami Putri: 5993975
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Metode Montessori, perkembangan sosial, anak usia dini, prepared environment, studi kasus Montessori, social development, early childhood, freedom within limits, holistic learning
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General)
Divisions:	UPI Kampus Purwakarta > PGPAUD UPI Kampus Purwakarta
Depositing User:	widodong
Date Deposited:	01 Sep 2025 07:36
Last Modified:	01 Sep 2025 07:36
URI:	http://repository.upi.edu/id/eprint/136941

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