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DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CENTER-BASED LEARNING MODEL ON RELIGIOUS AND MORAL VALUES OF CHILDREN AGED 5-6 YEARS AT TK PARAMATA BUNDA

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DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CENTER-BASED LEARNING MODEL ON RELIGIOUS AND MORAL VALUES OF CHILDREN AGED 5-6 YEARS AT TK PARAMATA BUNDA

Ilham Nurahayatee Salaeh
Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo
Indonesia
Pertiwi Kamariah Hasis
Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo
Indonesia
Rifaah Mahmudah Bulu'
Universitas Islam Negeri Palopo
Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of the center-based learning model and the religious and moral values of children aged 5-6 years at TK Paramata Bunda, Palopo City. The research employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive method. The population consisted of all Group B children totaling 75 students, with a sample of 15 children selected using simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The questionnaire instrument consisted of 23 statements measured using a modified Likert scale with three response options: Sufficient (C), Good (B), and Very Good (SB). Data analysis used descriptive statistics including mean, median, and mode. The results showed that: (1) TK Paramata Bunda implements a center-based learning model with eight types of centers (IMTAQ Center, English Center, Preparation Center, Natural Materials Center, Block Center, Art/Role Play Center, Digital Center, and Life Skill Center), where religious and moral values are thematically integrated into every center activity through habituation, exemplary behavior, and structured play; (2) all 15 respondents (100%) achieved religious and moral values in the "Very Good" category with a score range of 55-69, the highest score achieved was 69, and the lowest score was 57, with an overall average of 64.4. These findings indicate that the center-based learning model has made a significant positive contribution to the development of religious and moral values in early childhood.

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Salaeh, I. N., Hasis, P. K., & Bulu', R. M. (2026). DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE CENTER-BASED LEARNING MODEL ON RELIGIOUS AND MORAL VALUES OF CHILDREN AGED 5-6 YEARS AT TK PARAMATA BUNDA. Multidisciplinary Indonesian Center Journal (MICJO), 3(4), 5012-5021. https://doi.org/10.62567/micjo.v3i4.3082

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