Gymnastics Model for Gross Motor Learning in Kindergarten Students

TheThis research is aimed at developing a gymnastic model named Si Buyung as a medium in gross motor learning for kindergarten students. This gymnastic model is developed to help kindergarten teachers in conducting the teaching and learning of gross motor effectively and sufficiently. This educational research and development (R & D) was conducted by adapting R & D steps according to Borg & Gall (1983: 775), consisting of: (1) collecting information, (2) information analysis, (3) developing initial product, (4) expert validation and revision, (5) preliminary field test and revision, (6) main field test and revision, and (7) making the final product. The preliminary field test was conducted to 15 students Class B of TK Asy Syaffa Magelang and the main field test was conducted to 45 students Class B of TK ABA Magelang. Data collecting instrument used were: (1) questionnaire, (2) observation guide line in Si Buyung (3) scoring guide line for students’ involvement in Si buyung gymnastic. The data were analyzed using quantitative descriptive analyses and qualitative descriptive analyses.Based on the data and results of the study, it can be concluded that Si Buyung as a gymnastic model is appropriate and as a teaching and learning medium in gross motor learning for kindergarten students. The results of this study are in the forms of a book and Compact Disc (CD)