Implementation of the Jigsaw Jelajah Aplikasi (JJA) Strategy to Enhance the Engagement and Collaboration Skills of Early Childhood Children
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This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Jigsaw Jelajah Aplikasi (JJA) Strategy in enhancing early childhood participation and collaboration skills. This study was motivated by the importance of developing learning approaches that encourage children's active involvement, social interaction, and collaborative abilities from an early age. The research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. The study was conducted at TK Negeri Pembina Blambangan Umpu, Way Kanan Regency, Lampung Province, involving classroom teachers and Group B children as research participants. Data were collected through participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, consisting of data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that the JJA Strategy generates three interconnected learning mechanisms in early childhood education. First, the active participation mechanism developed through the Jigsaw component encouraged children to become active contributors by providing roles and responsibilities within cooperative groups, thereby strengthening confidence, communication, and learning engagement. Second, the social collaboration mechanism developed through the Jelajah component provided meaningful experiential activities that enabled children to practice teamwork, negotiation, task sharing, and collective problem-solving. Third, the digital engagement mechanism developed through interactive applications enhanced children's motivation, curiosity, and collaborative interaction during learning activities. This study contributes to the understanding that integrating cooperative learning, experiential exploration, and digital technology through the JJA Strategy can create an active, collaborative, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for early childhood education.
Keywords: Jigsaw Jelajah Aplikasi, early childhood education, active participation, collaboration skills, digital learning.
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