Curriculum Material DevelopmentObservation Report
“Classroom Management in Kindergarten”Taman Kanak-Kanak Yayasan Pendidikan Ananda
Jl. Suluh No. 129 - A MedanTelp. (061) - 6622016
Compiled by:Group 15
Christian D. Manurung (Tutor)( 208121037 )
Esra Elita Hutabarat ( 208121049 )
Fitri Maysarah ( 208121050 )
Sri Lestari Sidauruk ( 208121078 )
Sri Wuri Handayani ( 208121 )
M. Arif Afandi ( 208121 )
Languages and Arts FacultyState University of Medan
2010
PREFACE
The observer give thanks to God that we can finish our project assignment about
“classroom management” in kindergarten level. This observation is held to know the way to
manage the activities in the class. This observation is also held to accomplish the assignment
of Curriculum Material Development (CMD) lesson. In this case, the observers focus on the
kindergarten classroom management. In this observation the observers get some helps from
some people. So, the observers want to say thanks to all of the people who help us in doing
this observation.
The observers consider that this observation is not a perfect one. That’s why we need
some critics and suggestion from the readers especially our lecturer to make this report better.
Medan, November 2010
Observers,
Group 15
OBSERVATION REPORT
BACKGROUND
Kindergarten teachers know that the trick to have a great year is having a great system
for classroom management. Teachers have to look for an innovative and fun way to
encourage good behavior in the class especially in the Kindergarten level. To ensure that each
child has a pleasant, positive learning experience, a classroom management plan for
Kindergarten has been developed. Every child deserves to learn in an environment that allows
learning. Classroom management will help insure control in the learning environment.
BENEFIT AND PURPOSE
This observation has a good purpose and can help the student teacher know how to
manage a classroom well. This observation can be a good input for teachers as a good
learning to create an innovative and fun learning environment. The benefit of this observation
is that it is a good thing to improve the quality of students-teacher in preparing their class.
OBJECTIVITY
The main objectivity of this observation is to know how to manage a class in
kindergarten. As we know that, it is not easy to make a kid interested in a class. In children
under five, that’s the time for them to play. So, the teachers have to know how to invite the
kid to play while study.
OBSERVATION TIME
This observation is held in “YAYASAN PENDIDIKAN TAMAN KANAK-KANAK
ANANDA Jl. Suluh No. 129-A on Friday, November 5th 2010. This observation is started
from the beginning of the class (08.00 am-11.00 am WIB).
RESULT
There are 15 students and 3 teachers in a class. Before entering the class, all of the
students put their bags in the shelves and then form a line. The teachers greet the students,
and then they are singing, saying students’ promises and praying for 25 minutes. After that
they enter the class while shake the teacher’s hand. In the class they are singing some songs
again. The teacher divides the students into three groups and then takes the attendance of the
students. The students take their books and the stationary from the shelves. The teacher
explains the subject today. Every day the students get different subject according to the time
table (enclosed). They also wear different uniform everyday. Every Monday and Tuesday,
they wear green uniform. On Wednesday and Thursday they wear checkered pattern uniform.
On Friday they wear Muslim dress. On Saturday they wear sport uniform. A teacher explains
the subject in front of the class and two others teachers check and control the students in the
class.
The class is decorated by so many pictures, games, list of the alphabet, list of the
numbers, plants, animals, origami, etc. All of these make the students are interested in study
in the class.
In the pause time, the students are allowed to play in the yard. There are so many
games there. They are swing, bop up and down, and tunnel. The students looked so happy.
There are some school’s rules that the students need to obey (enclosed).
The RPP
CONCLUSION
From this observation, we can conclude that in teaching students in kindergarten
level, the teachers need to attract the students to study while play. The teachers have to know
how to make the students feel comfort in learning environment. The kindergarten teachers
must be patient to teach them. The teachers always control the students while they are study
and play games.
CLOSINGS
Thus our observation is reported. The observers’ hope that this observation is
beneficial as input for the students-teacher in managing the class especially in the level of
kindergarten.