Development of the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Learning Model to Improve Problem-Solving Skills of Children Aged 5–6 Years

Utami Purbasari; Debie Susanti; Nita Priyanti

doi:10.58526/jsret.v5i1.1063

Authors

Utami Purbasari Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, FKIP, Universitas Panca Sakti Bekasi
Debie Susanti Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, FKIP, Universitas Panca Sakti Bekasi
Nita Priyanti Program Studi Magister Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini, FKIP, Universitas Panca Sakti Bekasi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58526/jsret.v5i1.1063

Keywords:

DIY learning model, , problem-solving skills, early childhood education, recycled materials, experiential learning

Abstract

Problem-solving skills are essential competencies that need to be developed during early childhood education. However, learning practices in many early childhood institutions are still teacher-centered, limiting children's opportunities to explore and solve problems independently. This study aimed to develop and examine the effectiveness of a DIY (Do-It-Yourself) learning model to improve problem-solving skills among children aged 5–6 years. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach adapted from the ADDIE model consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The effectiveness of the model was tested using a pre-experimental design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. The research participants consisted of 14 children from Group B at TK Negeri Parakanlima, Purwakarta. Data were collected using observation sheets measuring four indicators of problem-solving ability. The results showed a significant improvement in children's problem-solving skills, with the average score increasing from 52.43 in the pretest (developing category) to 80.36 in the posttest (very well-developed category). The N-Gain value of 0.65 indicated a moderate-to-high effectiveness level. The findings demonstrate that the DIY learning model can provide meaningful learning experiences through hands-on construction activities using recycled materials, encouraging children's independence, creativity, and critical thinking. Therefore, the DIY learning model can serve as an innovative pedagogical alternative to support the development of problem-solving skills in early childhood education.

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