Peningkatan Kecerdasan Kinestetik Melalui Kegiatan Bermain Air

Abstract

This study aims to determine the increase in the kinesthetic intelligence of young children with moderate mental retardation level through water play activities. The research was carried out on students SLB-C class D1 Kembar Karya I with a 7 learners. This study was conducted from December 2012 to February 2013. This study uses action research method (Action Research). Usefulness of this action research is to improve the kinesthetic intelligence. This research was conducted using cycle provision. Each cycle has four main activities: planning, action, observation and reflection. The study consisted of 2 cycles where each cycle consists of 4 meetings. Analysis of the success of the research done individually per child per aspect for the development of children with mental retardation can not be compared to other children on her own but developments. The results showed an increase in the kinesthetic intelligence of young children with moderate mental retardation level class D1 SLB-C Kembar Karya I carried through water play activities.