| Title: |
Fostering Creativity in Kindergarten: The Impact of Collaborative Project-Based Learning |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Parwoto Parwoto (ORCID 0009-0005-0541-0556); Sitti N. Ilyas (ORCID 0009-0002-7596-9951); Muhammad Y. Bachtiar (ORCID 0009-0006-0748-1654); Kartini Marzuki (ORCID 0000-0002-4814-7103) |
| Source: |
South African Journal of Childhood Education. 2024 14(1). |
| Availability: |
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| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
8 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Creativity; Kindergarten; Student Projects; Active Learning; Cooperative Learning; Play; Computer Uses in Education; Student Motivation; Program Effectiveness; Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: |
Indonesia |
| ISSN: |
2223-7674; 2223-7682 |
| Abstract: |
Background: Early childhood education (ECE) is crucial in cultivating creativity, especially in today's tech-savvy world. This study explores the impact of collaborative project-based learning (PjBL) with computer and play motivation on kindergarten children's creativity. Aim: Our research aimed to determine if collaborative PjBL, combined with computer-based activities, enhances creativity compared to independent PjBL. We also examined the influence of play motivation on computer-based creativity. Setting: The study was conducted in Makassar Lotus Kindergarten, Indonesia, involving 30 Grade B kindergarten students. Methods: We employed a post-test control group design and systematically selected two matched classes. The experimental group engaged in collaborative PjBL, focussing on computer activities to foster creativity, while the control group experienced independent PjBL. Creativity assessment encompassed originality, art, fluency, flexibility, self-actualisation, and creative skills. Results: Collaborative PjBL had a more significant impact on children's computer-based creativity than independent PjBL. Children with high play motivation also exhibited higher creativity levels during computer-based activities. Conclusion: This study underscores the potential of collaborative PjBL in promoting creativity among kindergarten children in the digital era. It highlights the significance of innovative teaching methods and children's intrinsic motivation in nurturing creativity. Contribution: These findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on effective ECE strategies that harness technology to foster creativity. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1435452 |
| Database: |
ERIC |