OPTIMALIZATION OF INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD IN INTEGRATED STATE PAUD (EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION) IN KUTAI TIMUR REGENCY

Abstract

These study aimed: (1) To obtain in-depth information of the teachers’ approach in
optimalization interpersonal intelligence in early childhood in State PAUD (Early
Childhood Education) in Kutai Timur Regency, (2) To obtain in-depth information
of the methods and strategies used by the teachers in the process of optimalization of
interpersonal intelligence in early childhood in State PAUD (Early Childhood
Education) in Kutai Timur Regency, and (3) To obtain a deep information on the
development of interpersonal intelligence of early childhood in State PAUD (Early
Childhood Education) in Kutai Timur Regency. The method performed in the
collecting and recording of data include: (1) method of participant observation
(participant observation), used as the primary method for collecting data of early
childhood interpersonal intelligence in Integrated State PAUD (Early Childhood
Education) in East Kutai Timur Regency, (2) the method of significant interview
committed to the Principle, teachers, and students of the Early Childhood Education
(PAUD) , and (3) documentation method, as a supporting method to obtain
data/facts. Data analysis technique used were undergone several stages. First, the
data which were obtained from various dah athe characteristics of each. Data
obtained from the recording were transcribed and categorized. Secondly, the data
which had been transcribed and categorized then were analyzed by using a grouped
stage flow model analysis, which begins with (a) data reduction, (b) data
presentation, and (c) drawing conclusions and verification. The results showed are as
follows: (1) Teachers’ approach in the optimalization of early childhood
interpersonal intelligence are generally divided into two types, namely classical' and
'individual'., (2) Methods and strategies used in the process of optimalization
interpersonal intelligence of early childhood in Integrated State Early Childhood
Education (PAUD) in Kutai Timur Regency is storytelling and playing. and (3)
Development of interpersonal intelligence of early childhood in Integrated State
Early Childhood Education (PAUD) of Kutai Timur Regency, found a significant
change which could be seen from those who were timid, shy, could not cooperate,
and neglectful to others, become a brave, always cooperate and empathy.