Supporting Children Learning using Open Ended-Questions in Early Childhood Education Kurnia Hartati, Leli Kurniawati
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229 Bandung 40154
Jawa Barat - Indonesia
Telp. 022-2013163 - Fax. 022-2013651 - E-mail: sekuniv_upi[at]upi.edu
Abstract
Based on the results of the PISA test (OECD, 2019), the scores of Indonesian students are described as having weaknesses in mathematics and literacy. That means, weak in understanding a problem and problem-solving. Therefore, building a love of learning and critical thinking from an early age is very necessary. Now, developing critical thinking in early years become a crucial thing in learning. The teacher^s ability to communicate and using open-ended question during learning has an important role to promote this skill. The teacher is a facilitator to open up children^s thoughts and build their curiosity. Through literature study approach, this research aims to present the importance applying open-ended questions in learning for early years. The result of this study will be useful for teachers to to develop pedagogic competence and improve teachers teaching skills.
Keywords: Children critical thinking, Teaching skills, Teaching competencies, Pedagogic competencies
Topic: Learning / Teaching Methodologies and Assessment
