APPLICATION OF MEDIATED LEARNING EXPERIENCE: AN ACTION RESEARCH ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHER

Abstract

This study aimed to apply mediated learning experience (MLE) as a process to improve the ability of early childhood education teachers as learning agents. This research was conducted in a kindergarten in Surabaya. The problem found is that the teachers has not been able to fulfill their role as the agents of learning to help students in the learning process. The teachers also have not shown their role as a facilitator in applying the national curriculum principles which are the basis of the learning process. MLE is a theory by Reuven Feurstein (1921-2014) which shows a concept or a model of learning that demand the role of teachers or parents or a more skilled person as facilitators of learning. MLE approach shows the quality of interaction between the teachers and the students. The goal of MLE is to help the learner to be more skilled, independent, and active. This study is a qualitative method with the type of classroom action research. This action research was carried out in 2 cycles, with 3 sessions in each cycle. Participants in the study were 4 people who were teachers of the TK-B class. This study uses the observation guidelines of mediated learning experience rating scale. The results obtained in this study is the application of mediated learning experience can improve the ability of early childhood education teachers as agents of learning. The application of MLE helps teachers to conduct the learning methods based on the principles of the curriculum, which requires students to become active and independent learners.