PENINGKATAN PERILAKU POSITIF ANAK USIA 5–6 TAHUN MELALUI METODE SOSIODRAMA BERBASIS KETELADANAN RASULULLAH SAW DI PAUDQ ASY-SYAROF

Abstract

This study aims to improve the positive behavior of children aged 5–6 years through the implementation of the sociodrama method based on the exemplary values of the Prophet Muhammad SAW at PAUDQ Asy-Syarof. The study was motivated by the low level of children’s positive social behavior, such as mocking peers, lack of discipline, low empathy, and limited cooperation skills during learning activities. This research employed a qualitative approach using Classroom Action Research (CAR), which was conducted in two cycles, each consisting of planning, action implementation, observation, and reflection stages. The research subjects consisted of 14 children aged 5–6 years. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation, while data analysis employed qualitative descriptive analysis and percentage calculations of children’s positive behavior achievement indicators. The results showed that the implementation of the sociodrama method based on the exemplary values of the Prophet Muhammad SAW significantly improved children’s positive behavior. In the initial condition, 9 out of 14 children still demonstrated negative behaviors. After the implementation of Cycle I, the percentage of positive behavior achievement reached 64%, increasing to 79.28% in Cycle II. Improvements were observed in children’s ability to speak politely, share, cooperate, help friends, and reduce mocking behavior. The findings indicate that sociodrama provides concrete and enjoyable learning experiences that help children understand moral and social values more effectively. This study contributes to the development of early childhood character education models by integrating active learning approaches with Islamic values in a contextual and applicable manner.