The Effectiveness of The Singing Method in Teaching Asmaul Husna in Early Childhood in Ra Al Akbar Padang Sidempuan

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the singing method in improving the ability of early childhood to memorize and understand Asmaul Husna at RA Al Akbar Padang Sidempuan. The research was carried out for two weeks with 10 learning meetings. The method used is descriptive quantitative with a pretest and posttest approach as well as non-test observation of children's learning behavior. The results of the pretest showed that the average child was only able to mention 5.3 names of Asmaul Husna out of 20 targeted names. After learning using the singing method, there was a significant increase with the average posttest results reaching 12.8 names. The paired t-test showed a significance value of 0.000 (< 0.05), which signified a significant difference before and after treatment. In addition, observations showed that children showed high enthusiasm, followed songs and movements with enthusiasm, and began to internalize religious values through singing activities. The results of this study concluded that the singing method was effective not only statistically, but also pedagogically and psychologically. Songs have proven to be a medium that is appropriate for the child's developmental stage, able to build emotional engagement, and encourage the internalization of religious values naturally in the learning process.