Pajar Sindi Latipatul Hoiro, Akhmad Habibi, Akhmad Fikri Rosyadi

The Influence of Market Day Activities on the Value of Honesty in Children Aged 5-6 Years at One Roof Kindergarten Permata Hati Kembang Seri

Introduction

The influence of market day activities on the value of honesty in children aged 5-6 years at one roof kindergarten permata hati kembang seri. Discover how market day activities positively influence honesty values in 5-6 year old children at Permata Hati Kindergarten. A pre-experimental study.

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of market day activities on the honesty values ​​of children aged 5-6 years at Kindergarten Satu Atap Permata Hati Kembang Seri. The design used in this study is Pre-Experimental Design with the form of One Group Pretest Posttest Design. The population in this study amounted to 53 children and the sample in this study amounted to 25 children. The sampling technique used in this study was an observation sheet. The data analysis techniques used in this study were normality test, homogeneity test and hypothesis test. The results of the study indicate that there is an effect of market day activities on the honesty values ​​of children aged 5-6 years at Kindergarten Satu Atap Permata Hati Kembang Seri. This is evidenced by the t-test hypothesis test that t count (18.412)> t table (2.064) then Ho is rejected and Hi is accepted. Therefore, market day can be one of the activities developed in educational institutions, in order to train students' honesty. Keywords: Market Day, Honesty, Early Childhood, Kindergarten

Review

The study, "The Influence of Market Day Activities on the Value of Honesty in Children Aged 5-6 Years at One Roof Kindergarten Permata Hati Kembang Seri," addresses a highly relevant topic in early childhood education: the development of character values through experiential learning. The research aimed to investigate the impact of market day activities on honesty among kindergarten-aged children. Utilizing a Pre-Experimental Design with a One Group Pretest Posttest approach, the authors concluded that market day activities significantly influence the honesty values of children, supporting its inclusion as a pedagogical tool in educational institutions. A notable strength of this study lies in its focus on a practical and engaging activity, "Market Day," which offers a tangible context for fostering important social and ethical values in young children. The clear objective and quantitative approach to assess honesty values provide a structured framework for the investigation. However, several methodological aspects warrant closer examination. The abstract states that "The sampling technique used in this study was an observation sheet," which appears to be a misstatement; an observation sheet is a data collection instrument, not a sampling technique. This ambiguity clouds the specific method by which the 25 sample children were selected from the population of 53. Furthermore, while the One Group Pretest Posttest Design is straightforward, it inherently limits the study's ability to establish definitive causality due to potential threats to internal validity such as maturation, history, or testing effects, which are not controlled for without a comparison group. Despite these methodological considerations, the study offers valuable preliminary evidence supporting the pedagogical utility of market day activities in cultivating honesty among early childhood learners. The findings suggest that such immersive, role-playing experiences can be effective in character development within educational settings. For future research, it would be beneficial to employ more robust experimental designs, such as a true experimental design with a control group, to strengthen the causal inferences and rule out alternative explanations for the observed changes. Additionally, exploring the influence of market day on other prosocial values, investigating long-term effects, and replicating the study across diverse kindergarten settings could further enrich our understanding of this intervention's broader impact. Overall, this study serves as a useful initial exploration into an important area of early childhood education, providing a foundation for more rigorous investigations.

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