IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL LEARNING THEORY IN CHILDREN'S GAME

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore how social learning theory is implemented in early childhood games. The application of learning theory in PAUD settings is carried out in games and storytelling activities that involve teachers and children. Based on the results of observations and interviews that we conducted with 2 teachers and 6 children at Aisyiyah Bustanul Atfal Kindergarten, the application of the concept of social learning theory can be seen in cooking games. As a result, children not only play fun cooking games, but also get used to playing together, sharing cooked food with friends, taking turns playing, helping each other clean up games, and communicating with their peers. The hope is that the implementation of social learning in PAUD teaches children to become individuals who are not only cognitively intelligent but also good at socializing with their environment in the future.