%O https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=list_works&hl=en&authuser=3&user=EtBwiQ8AAAAJ ID SINTA Dosen Pembimbing: Aini Loita: 5982430 Gilar Gandana: 6138272 %A - Naia Annisa Salsabilah %A - Aini Loita %A - Gilar Gandana %L repoupi141321 %I Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia %T PERSEPSI GURU PAUD TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN PROJECT BASED LEARNING DALAM MEMBANGUN KREATIVITAS ANAK USIA 5-6 TAHUN DI KECAMATAN TAWANG %X Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi guru PAUD terhadap pembelajaran Project Based Learning (PjBL) dalam membangun kreativitas anak usia 5 – 6 tahun di Kecamatan Tawang. Latar belakang penelitian berangkat dari pentingnya pembelajaran yang mampu menumbuhkan kreativitas sejak usia dini, di mana guru berperan sebagai fasilitator dalam menciptakan kegiatan yang mendorong anak bereksplorasi, berkreasi, dan memecahkan masalah secara mandiri. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif deskriptif dengan instrumen kuesioner yang telah melalui uji validitas dan reliabilitas, disebarkan kepada 69 guru dari 18 TK di Kecamatan Tawang. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa seluruh guru pernah menerapkan PjBL dan menilai metode ini efektif serta mampu meningkatkan kreativitas anak. Tingkat pemahaman guru terhadap PjBL tergolong sangat tinggi, di mana mayoritas berada pada kategori “Sangat Paham”. Hampir semua indikator perencanaan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi PjBL memperoleh persentase dukungan di atas 97%. Pada aspek kreativitas anak, guru menilai bahwa PjBL mendorong anak untuk memanfaatkan berbagai media, menambahkan detail karya, serta menampilkan ciri khas pribadi. Namun, beberapa indikator seperti kemampuan menghasilkan karya orisinal tanpa banyak meniru guru (78,3%) dan menyelesaikan karya tepat waktu (79,7%) masih memerlukan peningkatan. Kesimpulan penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa PjBL dipersepsikan secara positif oleh guru PAUD di Kecamatan Tawang dan dianggap relevan untuk membangun kreativitas anak usia 5–6 tahun. Temuan ini memberikan implikasi bahwa penerapan PjBL dapat diperkuat melalui peningkatan keterampilan guru dalam mengelola proyek, pengayaan strategi pembelajaran, serta dukungan fasilitas dari lembaga pendidikan dan pemerintah. This study aims to examine early childhood education (ECE) teachers’ perceptions of Project Based Learning (PjBL) in fostering the creativity of children aged 5–6 years in Tawang District. The research background stems from the importance of learning approaches that nurture creativity from an early age, where teachers act as facilitators in designing activities that encourage exploration, creation, and independent problem-solving. This research employed a descriptive quantitative method using a questionnaire that had undergone validity and reliability testing, distributed to 69 teachers from 18 kindergartens in Tawang District. The results indicate that all teachers had implemented PjBL and considered it effective in enhancing children’s creativity. Teachers’ understanding of PjBL was notably high, with the majority categorized as “Highly Understand.” Almost all indicators related to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of PjBL achieved support percentages above 97%. Regarding children’s creativity, teachers reported that PjBL encouraged the use of various media, adding details to projects, and expressing personal uniqueness in their work. However, certain aspects, such as producing original work without relying heavily on teacher examples (78.3%) and completing tasks on time (79.7%), still require improvement. In conclusion, the study confirms that PjBL is positively perceived by ECE teachers in Tawang District and is deemed relevant for developing creativity in children aged 5–6 years. The findings imply that PjBL implementation can be strengthened through enhanced teacher skills in project management, diversified learning strategies, and adequate institutional and governmental support. %D 2025 %K Persepsi guru, Project Based Learning, Kreativitas anak usia dini Teachers' perceptions, Project Based Learning, Creativity in early childhood