ABSTRACT
IMPROVING
COLOR RECOGNITION SKILLS THROUGH SIMPLE TECHNOLOGY MEDIA LATERAI (LAMP AND
BATTERY) IN CHILDREN AGED 3–4 YEARS AT PPT BINTANG KEJORA, SAWAHAN DISTRICT,
SURABAYA CITY
Name : Rafika Duri
Student
ID : 23010684321
Study
Program : S1
Major : PG–PAUD
Faculty : Faculty of Education
Institution : Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Supervisor : Eka Cahya Maulidiyah, S.Pd., M.Pd.
This study aims to improve color
recognition skills in children aged 3–4 years through the use of simple
technological media, namely laterai (lamp and battery), at PPT Bintang Kejora,
Sawahan District, Surabaya City. The background of this research lies in the
low ability of most children to correctly name, point to, and distinguish
primary colors (red, yellow, and blue), which is caused by monotonous teaching
methods and a lack of stimulation in their environment.
The
literature review shows that color recognition plays a vital role in the
cognitive development of early childhood, especially in stimulating visual
perception, language, and creativity. The use of interactive visual media has
been proven to increase children's engagement and understanding of colors.
This
study employed a Classroom Action Research (CAR) approach based on the Kemmis
and McTaggart model, conducted in two cycles. Each cycle consisted of planning,
action, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects were 10
children aged 3–4 years. Data were collected through observations of children's
and teachers’ activities, as well as children's ability to recognize colors.
The data were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively using an assessment
rubric.
The
findings indicate a significant improvement in children’s ability to recognize
colors after implementing the laterai media, which involved two components—lamp
and battery—and primary color stickers. In the first cycle, the researcher
identified challenges, such as children's confusion in distinguishing red from
orange, and blue from green. The learning mastery in cycle I reached 64% and
increased to 80% in cycle II. These results show that laterai media enhances
children’s visual perception through enjoyable visual stimulation. The learning
process became more active and interactive, enabling children to better
understand and remember color concepts.
In
conclusion, the use of simple technological media—lamp and battery—through the
demonstration method is proven to improve children’s cognitive ability in color
recognition. This media is not only effective but also aligned with the
characteristics and learning needs of early childhood learners.
Keywords: color
recognition, laterai media, lamp and battery, early childhood, classroom action
research.