CAN TRASH BANKS BE IMPLEMENTED IN KINDERGARTENS? A CASE STUDY ON EARLY CHILDHOOD

Author: Ika Budi Maryatun*

ABSTRACT

This research is a case study regarding the implementation of trash banks in kindergartens. The Markissa Trash Bank is a school innovation or superior program developed through collaboration with the school committee. The Markissa Trash Bank teaches children to care about the environment by keeping it healthy, neat, and clean. This research is a qualitative case study conducted at Al-Farabi Kindergarten with the subjects being all school members. Data were collected using interviews, observation, and documentation. Triangulation of data collection techniques and sources was used to ensure the validity of the data. The resulting data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman analysis flow, namely data collection, data display, data reduction, and conclusion drawing/verification. The results obtained data that the trash bank program can be applied in kindergarten. The trash bank program at Al Farabi Kindergarten is carried out by collecting, sorting, and steaming non-organic trash for later sale and processing organic trash into compost to fertilize plants in the school yard; Utilizing non-organic trash as a medium in learning; The proceeds from the sale of trash banks are used as income for the class.

Keywords: trash bank, environmental care, kindergarten

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