The Level of Knowledge of Preschool Teachers in Implementing Play-Based Learning Approach in Early Mathematics Education
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Preschool, Level of Knowledge, Play-Based Learning ApproachAbstract
A survey study was conducted to identify the level of knowledge of preschool teachers in implementing the play-based learning approach (PBMB) in early math education. Additionally, this study aimed to determine the differences in the level of knowledge of preschool teachers in implementing the play-based learning approach according to their teaching experience. A total of 108 preschool teachers from the Kuantan district in the state of Pahang were the sample for this study. Data were collected using a questionnaire instrument and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 27.0 software. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the t-test. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that the level of knowledge of preschool teachers in implementing the play-based learning approach in early math education was very high (M=4.40, SP=0.388). The inferential analysis found no significant difference in the level of knowledge of preschool teachers in implementing the play-based learning approach according to their teaching experience. The study's findings are expected to provide valuable information for preschool teachers, schools, the Pahang State Education Department, and the Ministry of Education Malaysia to enhance the implementation of the play-based learning approach in preschool. The proposed further study aims to involve all KPM preschool teachers in Malaysia and delve deeper into the examination of skills, attitudes, PBMB implementation, and challenges faced by preschool teachers when carrying out PBMB.
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