Development of Project-Based Learning Method in Early Childhood Education in Ambon City

Pengembangan Metode Pembelajaran Proyek pada Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini di Kota Ambon

Abstract

This study aims to develop a learning module on traditional Maluku food, papeda, for early childhood education targeting children aged 5–6 years, with variables including completeness, relevance, readability, applicability, and effectiveness of module usage. The research employed a development research approach with the following stages: (1) preliminary study, (2) planning, (3) product development, (4) expert validation, (5) product revision, (6) limited field testing, and (7) final product. Instruments used in this study were questionnaires and observations. Data were analyzed using both descriptive quantitative (statistical) and descriptive qualitative methods. The results showed that the completeness variable received a 100% score from experts, indicating validity without the need for revision. The relevance variable also obtained a 100% score, classified as valid with no revision required. The readability variable scored 95%, considered valid although some indicators needed improvement. The applicability variable received a 100% score, also valid without the need for revision. Content expert analysis yielded a score of 91.7%, indicating validity with no revision necessary. The n-gain score analysis showed an average score of 93.72% for the experimental class using the papeda traditional food project-based learning module, categorized as highly effective. It can be concluded that the developed papeda traditional food project-based learning module is effective for supporting early childhood education, particularly in fostering children's social-emotional and language development. The product developed from this research is expected to be used in early childhood education to support various developmental aspects and to introduce traditional Maluku cuisine, specifically papeda. Future researchers are encouraged to implement this module on a larger scale.