In Indonesia, especially in early childhood. Through a community service program, a team of UNISA Yogyakarta lecturers, Rosmita Nuzuliana and Ellyda Rizki Wijhati, initiated Stimulation Detection Intervention of Growth and Development (SDIDTK) training for PAUD teachers at Uswatun Khasanah PAUD, Sleman, Tuesday (06/08).
The Importance of Early Childhood Education
Childhood is a golden period in human development. During this time, the child’s brain develops rapidly and is very vulnerable to various stimulations. Early Childhood Education (ECED) plays an important role in providing the right stimulation for children to grow and develop optimally.
However, there are still many challenges faced in organizing PAUD, especially related to early detection of child development problems. The lack of capacity of PAUD teachers in the field of health is one of the obstacles.
UNISA provides solutions
Recognizing the importance of early detection of child development problems, UNISA through community service programs seeks to provide solutions. The SDIDTK training aims to increase the capacity of PAUD teachers in stimulating, early detection, and intervention of children’s growth and development.
In this training, PAUD teachers will be given comprehensive materials, including:
MCH book literacy improvement: The MCH book (Kartu Menuju Sehat) is an important tool for monitoring children’s growth and development.
Anthropometric examination training: Anthropometric screening is used to measure children’s physical growth, such as height and weight.
Interpretation of nutritional status: Teachers will learn how to interpret the results of anthropometric examinations to determine the nutritional status of children.
Detection of emotional behavioral problems: Teachers will be trained to recognize early signs of emotional behavior problems in children.
With this training, it is hoped that PAUD teachers at Uswatun Khasanah PAUD POS can improve the quality of education and learning, detect growth and development problems, and provide appropriate interventions.
