Development of the Tatanen Local Content Curriculum at Bale Atikan (TDBA), to increase the creativity of children aged 5-6 years at SPS Nur Assidiqiyah in Purwakarta

Abstract

This study aims to design a local content curriculum for Tatanén di Bale Atikan (TDBA) to enhance the creativity of 5-6 year old children at SPS Nur Assidiqiyah, Purwakarta. This curriculum is based on regional potential and local cultural wisdom, and uses relevant and enjoyable learning methods for early childhood . The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with the ADDIE development model which goes through the following stages: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

Data was obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation. The research findings show that the TDBA curriculum has succeeded in significantly increasing children's creativity, especially in the aspects of fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Children became more active, expressive, and imaginative in participating in various activities related to simple agricultural practices. These results demonstrate that a local content curriculum tailored to children's environment and lifestyle can serve as an effective strategy for developing creative potential from an early age .