The Effect of the Scientific Approach-Based Learning on Problem Solving Skills in Early Childhood: Preliminary Study

The problem of this study was the lack of problem-solving skills in early childhood, mostly in developing countries including Indonesia. This study examines the effect of the scientific approach-based learning process on problemsolving skills of early childhood and analyse the effectiveness of scientific approach-based learning to improve problem solving skills in early childhood. This study was conducted at Al-Kautsar Kindergarten in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. The research method was a quasi-experiment. This research used one grup pre-test and post- test design. The data was collected using observation, documentation guidilines, and performance assesment. The instrument used in this research was the observation sheet in the form of an assessment rubric type rating scale. The data analysis was done by using descriptive analysis and simple linear regression. The results show that there were a significant difference in scores between before and after the treatment using the scientific approach-based learning process and a significant effect of this approach on problem solving skills of early childhood.