TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVES ON MONTESSORI METHOD IN ENHANCING LEARNING MOTIVATION AMONG YOUNG CHILDREN

Dede Santi Apriyani; Santi Nisfi Anggraeni; Nia Kurniasih; Aam Abdul Fatah

Authors

Dede Santi Apriyani STAI Al Hidayah Tasikmalaya (46182), Indonesia
Santi Nisfi Anggraeni STAI Al Hidayah Tasikmalaya (46182), Indonesia
Nia Kurniasih STAI Al Hidayah Tasikmalaya (46182), Indonesia
Aam Abdul Fatah Universitas Al-Azhar Asy-Syarif Kairo (11675), Mesir

Keywords:

Montessori Method, Learning Motivation, Early Childhood

Abstract

Learning motivation is a crucial aspect as it directly influences children's engagement in learning activities. A common issue frequently encountered is children's low engagement in learning activities and their strong dependence on teacher guidance. This study aims to examine how the Montessori method enhances the learning motivation of children aged 4–5 years in Tasikmalaya. This study employed a qualitative case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with three participants from three Montessori schools in Tasikmalaya that implement the Montessori method, complemented by classroom observations and document analysis. The data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive data analysis model. The results indicate that, from the teachers' perspective, the Montessori method enhances children's learning motivation through experiential learning, children's independence in choosing activities, a child-centered approach, and a learning environment tailored to their developmental needs. This approach successfully increases children's learning motivation, as reflected in greater independence, reduced dependence on others, higher enthusiasm for learning, and improved concentration. However, implementing this method also presents several challenges, including teachers' incomplete understanding of Montessori principles and inconsistent stimulation between the school and home environments. This study recommends that other educational institutions adopt similar approaches to improve the quality of early childhood education.

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