Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies (SJBMS)
Volume-3 | Issue-05 | 594-601
Original Research Article
The Strategy to Develop Children’ Moral Intelligence through Religious Stories Illustrated
Muhammad Solihin, Sugeng Santoso, Yufiarti
Published : May 30, 2018
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to obtain information about the effectiveness of
illustrated religious stories in developing early childhood moral intelligence. The
research was conducted in Raudhatul Athfal (RA) al-Akhyar Muara Bungo, Jambi
Province. In this research, the researcher has used Action research method with
Kemmis & Mc Taggart model, which includes four stages of planning, action,
observation, and reflection. The subjects of this study were 20 children of RA. The
study was conducted in two cycles consisting of three meetings in each cycle. The
technique of data collection is done through observation, interview, and
documentation. In analyzing the data, the researcher used quantitative and qualitative
approach. Quantitative analysis uses percentage and frequency tables to see changes in
a score of achievement level of moral intelligence while the qualitative analysis uses
Miles and Haberman model analysis. The results show that the moral intelligence of
children can be enhanced through religious picture story. Before the action of moral
intelligence, the child is in the category of developing the category of growth in the
second cycle. The results provide the implications for schools or developers of moral
creativity in early childhood.