Pengaruh Peran Guru dalam Meningkatkan Kemandirian Anak Usia Dini

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of the teacher's role in increasing the independence of early childhood at Az Zaytun Kindergarten. The research method used is a quantitative approach with an associative design, and data collection is done through questionnaires given to 50 children as samples at Az Zaytun Kindergarten. The results showed that the role of the teacher has a significant influence on the independence of early childhood. The simple regression test shows the coefficient of determination (R2) value of 0.78, which means that 78% of the variability in children's independence can be explained by the role of the teacher. In addition, the t-test results indicate that the role of the teacher has a significant effect on children's independence, with a significance value of less than 0.05. This indicates that the more effective the role of the teacher in providing learning, guidance, and role models, the higher the level of children's independence. This study also found that aspects of children's independence, such as self-confidence, decision-making ability, and social skills, develop better when teachers act as motivators, facilitators, and mentors. This finding reinforces the view that the teacher's role is not only limited to delivering subject matter but also as a model that influences children's behavior and character