The European Educational Researcher

Early Childhood Interpretation on Religion

Wantini Wantini 1 * ,
Suyatno Suyatno 1
1 Universitas Ahmad Dahlan* Corresponding Author
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The European Educational Researcher, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2019, pp. 35-48
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ABSTRACT
Every individual has a different interpretation in understanding religion because of internal factors (differences in background, education, religious experience, environment that shapes character, and socio-economic status). The pattern of individuals understanding on religion is believed to be inseparable from the basic doctrine they acquired. Although, not infrequently the religion concepts originating from the doctrine is interfered by imagination and reality based on spiritual experiences. This research aims to determine the understanding and thinking development of the early childhood age 3-6 years old about religion interpretation. This research was a qualitative descriptive research. The research subjects were early childhood at Rumah Ibu Kindergarten, Sleman, and Yogyakarta. Data collection techniques were observations, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis were data reduction, data display and drawing conclusion and verification. The results of the research indicate that; 1) Religion is described by early childhood with symbols and worship rituals. Regarding the divine concept, children still describe God as egocentric and anthropomorphic, followed by God’s characteristics. 2) The interpretation of early childhood about religion is predominantly influenced by experiences, parents, teachers, and the surrounding environment. The findings of this research suggest that the cultivation of godliness must be able to develop children's fantasies about the infinite nature of God, and also the children’s love and obedience to God associated to the problems that are close to the children's live. Therefore, in addition to develop the fantasy power, factual learning is needed.
KEYWORDS
Religion interpretation, Early childhood, Egocentric, And anthropomorphic concrete
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Wantini, W., & Suyatno, S. (2019). Early Childhood Interpretation on Religion. The European Educational Researcher, 2(1), 35-48. https://doi.org/10.31757/euer.213
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