Perkembangan bahasa dan perubahan tingkah laku sosial kanak-kanak prasekolah

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the level of development for preschooler's Malay language and their social behavior development, in relation to the two variables. This case study used an explanatory mixed methods design which was conducted at Annex preschool in Sarawak, involving 48 preschoolers by ethnics of Malay, Iban and Bidayuh. Quantitative data were collected using teacher rating scale survey questionnaires and frequent observation. Thirty items on language development were developed based on learning outcomes in National Preschool Curriculum. Observations were carried out on two types of social behaviors which include pro-social (helping, sharing and persuasive) and anti- social (aggression, disruptive and withdrawal). Result indicates the preschoolers exhibit higher frequencies of pro-social behavior compared to anti-social. The result of this study is consistent with the earlier studies and supports the main principles of Vygotsky Developmental Theory.