The Influence of the Relay Learning Method to Improve the Social and Emotional Abilities of Early Childhood in the Rehobot Ambon Christian Kindergarten

Abstract

The research aims to determine the effect of the relay learning method to improve the social-emotional abilities of young children at the Rehobot Ambon Christian Kindergarten. With a population of 30 people and a sample of 14 people. This research uses a quantitative research approach with a quasi-experimental approach. With pre-experimental designs in the form of a one-group pretest and post-test design. Data collection techniques use observation techniques. Data analysis techniques use normality tests and t-tests. The results of the paired samples t-test had a significance value (2-tailed) of 0.000 < 0.05, indicating a significant difference between the pre-test and the post-test. This shows that there is a significant influence on the differences in treatment given. In accordance with the criteria, if the significant value is <0.05 it means that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. Educators need to apply the ball relay method to improve children's social and emotional skills. School principals motivate teachers to be more motivated in implementing various meaningful learning methods, as well as providing opportunities for teachers to develop themselves through various self-development activities.

Keywords: method, relay learning, social-emotional, Christian Kindergarten