Upaya Meningkatkan Keterampilan Motorik Kasar Anak Usia 3-4 Tahun Melalui Permainan Estafet Bola Modifikasi di KBIT Insan Mulia Bambanglipuro Bantul Yogyakarta

Oleh Susetya Diah Lestari

Abstract:

This research on modified ball relay game in KBIT Insan Mulia Bambanglipuro Bantul in the 2019/2020 school year aims to improve gross motor skills of children aged 3-4 years. The research was conducted based on the results of preliminary observations which showed that 17 out of 22 children who were present were still unable to make movements with the indicator of running while carrying light objects (ball). This type of classroom action research used collaborative methods with children aged 3-4 years as the research subjects carried out in two cycles consisting of planning, action, evaluation, and reflection. The object of the research was the indicator of running while carrying light objects like balls and flags. The data collection techniques were observation (checklist) and research instruments (observation sheet). The criteria for the success of the action in this study were 70% in the criteria of developed as expected. The results of pre-action observations obtained the data that 14% were in the criteria of developed as expected. Based on those results, the teacher then made improvements with the appropriate method that is the modified ball relay game activity. The results of the cycle I obtained the data that 50% of children’s gross motor skills increased. Based on the results of cycle I, the research continued in cycle II and the results showed that 72.72% were in the criteria of developed as expected and 18.18% were in the criteria of developed very well. The results of the data analysis showed that the modified ball relay game can improve the gross motor skills of children aged 3-4 years in KBIT Insan Mulia Bambanglipuro Bantul.

Key Words: gross motor skills, relay race, early childhood.