Study of Self-Control Behavior in Early Childhood at KB and TK Islamic Center Samarinda

Abstract

The background of this research is the habit of applying aspects of religious and moral values in children's daily lives. The purpose of this study was to analyze the children self-control behavior, the teacher's process in stimulating children self-control behavior, analyzing the impact of children self-control behavior at age 5 - 6 years in KB (playgroup) and TK (kindergarten) Islamic Center Samarinda. This research uses a qualitative approach with the case study method. The subjects of this study were 3 (three) boys, namely AZ, RF, and RZ in group B of 24 (twenty four) children who were enrolled in the KB and TK Islamic Center Samarinda. Data collection techniques are used through participatory observation, structured interviews, and documentation. The results of this study show that self-control behavior can be analyzed through 3 (three) indicators, which are (1.) behavioral control, (2.) cognitive control, (3.) decisional control. In conclusion, the way that teachers will be able to stimulate children self-control behavior at age 5 - 6 years is through applying the behavioural habit of religious and moral values such as introducing the example story of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions, accustomed to say asthma in every activity, and Islamic values strengthening. The impact of selfcontrol behavior set the pattern of interaction between social relationships among friends, create a focus on achieving goals, being able to choose actions that provide benefits, being able to show emotional maturity and not easily affected by the society.