THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS LEARNING IN IMPROVING CHILDREN'S INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE (Quasi-Experimental Study at Kober Anugerah Kota Bandung)

Abstract

Age 4-6 years is a sensitive period for children, the period in which the maturation of the functions of the physical and psychic so that they are ready to respond to any stimulation provided by the environment. Sensitive children begin to receive various efforts throughout their development potential.

This study uses a quantitative approach with quasi-experimental methods and test analysis of two samples’ correlated differences. The design was a pretest-posttest design nonequivalent group with the techniques of data collection using observation, interviews, and questionnaires.

Results of the study: the interpersonal intelligence did not reveal any statistically significant difference between before and after the experiment. That is not 'seam drama is less effective in improving students' interpersonal intelligence.