PENGARUH GAME FOLLOW THE LEADER TERHADAP PERKEMBANGAN MOTORIK KASAR ANAK KELOMPOK B DI TAMAN KANAK-KANAK

Abstract

Gross motor physical development is the primary foundation for early childhood to build independence and self-confidence. Obstacles in gross motor stimulation risk causing children to have difficulty participating in group games, lacking self-confidence, and experiencing social boundaries. This study aims to determine the effect of the Follow the Leader Game on the gross motor development of children aged 5-6 years. The research method used was a quasi-experimental design with a nonequivalent control group design. The research population included all group B children, totaling 77 children, with the sample selection technique using purposive sampling based on specific criteria. The sample involved 26 children, namely the experimental group (n=13) who received the follow the leader game treatment, and the control group (n=13) who followed regular learning. Data were collected through a gross motor test with six assessment indicators, then analyzed using prerequisite tests in the form of the Shapiro-Wilk normality test and Levene's Test for homogeneity, followed by hypothesis testing using the Independent Samples t-test. The results showed that the average pre-test scores of the experimental group (11.62) and the control group (11.77) were relatively identical and fell into the Fluent (L) category. After the intervention was given, the average post-test score of the experimental group significantly increased to 20.62 (Proficient/M category), which was much higher than the control group at 16.00 (Capable/C category). The Independent Samples t-test results obtained a t-value of 9.733 with df 24 and Sig. (2-tailed) < 0.001 and a mean difference of 4.615, so that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that the Follow the Leader Game has a significant effect on the gross motor development of group B children.