PENERAPAN METODE BERCERITA DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN SOSIAL EMOSIONAL ANAK USIA DINI DI KELOMPOK A RA BINA INSAN AN-NAJIYAH

Abstract

Storytelling is an effective learning approach in early childhood education because it delivers material in an enjoyable and easily understood manner. Beyond conveying information, this method stimulates children's emotions, imagination, and cognition, and plays an important role in building the self-confidence children need to socialize, express opinions, and actively participate in learning. This study aims to examine how the implementation of the storytelling method can develop the social-emotional skills of young children in Group A of RA Bina Insan An-Najiyah, Sidoarjo Regency. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach in the form of field research. The research subjects consisted of Group A students and their homeroom teacher. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and were analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman, comprising data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing, with data validity established through extended observation, increased persistence, and triangulation. The findings show that the implementation of the storytelling method at RA Bina Insan An-Najiyah involved story preparation, expressive delivery supported by visual media, and interactive discussion following the storytelling session. Children demonstrated high enthusiasm, were able to recognize and respond to the emotions of story characters, actively interacted with peers, managed their emotions and resolved conflicts constructively, and became more confident in speaking and expressing opinions. Thus, the storytelling method proved effective as a learning strategy that holistically supports the social-emotional development of young children