Pengaruh Penggunaan Model Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning Terhadap Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Pada Anak Usia Dini

Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model on problem-solving abilities in early childhood, specifically for children aged 4-5 years. The research employed a quantitative method with a Pre-Experimental approach. Observation and documentation were used to collect data from 13 children at PAUD Kasih Ibu, Sindangrasa Village, Ciamis Regency. The results showed that 85% of the children were able to solve problems at an "excellent development" level, while 15% were in the "development as expected" category. The Wilcoxon test yielded a significance value of 0.001, indicating that the alternative hypothesis (Ha) was accepted and the null hypothesis (Ho) was rejected, with a confidence level of 85%. These findings suggest that the PBL model is effective in enhancing problem-solving abilities in early childhood. This research contributes to supporting the use of PBL as a teaching strategy to develop the cognitive skills of children aged 4-5 years.