The Role of Pedagogical Documentation in Early Childhood Education in Indonesia – Siti Zaenab

Abstract: Considering the significance of pedagogical
documentation in the early childhood education/care system, the
current study examines the influence of pedagogical documentation
on children’s semantic memory, observed activities and evaluated
skills and qualities per their teachers and caretakers. This study also
examines the interactive effect of the learning environment with
pedagogical documentation to enhance children’s semantic memory,
observed activities, and evaluated skills and qualities. A mixedmethod approach has been utilized to examine the proposed
associations. Learning events were organized for children aged 36
to 72 months in the kindergartens and preschools in Mataram,
Indonesia. After four weeks of observations, the teachers and
caretakers of the children recorded their responses regarding
children’s semantic memory, observed activities, skills, and
qualities. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS 3.0 software. The
results showed a significant increase in children’s semantic memory,
evaluated skills and qualities, and a positive change in their routine
activities. Simultaneously, results also presented the significant role
of the learning environment in enhancing positive outcomes of the
pedagogical documentation in the early childhood education/care
system.
Keywords: Pedagogical documentation, children’s semantic
memory, observed activities, skills and qualities, learning
environment.