PENERAPAN CHILD-CENTERED DESIGN FURNITUR DI KELAS NURSERY PRESCHOOL KG JAKARTA

Vicka Felisia, Noeratri Andanwerti, Cynthia Clara

Abstract


Pembelajaran interaktif pada anak usia dini membutuhkan lingkungan fisik yang mendukung kreativitas, fleksibilitas, dan keamanan. Penelitian ini menganalisis desain furnitur di ruang kelas Nursery Preschool KG menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil menunjukkan furnitur menerapkan child-centered design dan konsep Practical Fun dengan material kayu alami dan sudut tumpul yang aman. Fleksibilitas ruang didukung furnitur ringan serta meja persegi dan heksagon untuk aktivitas individu dan kelompok. Rak rendah juga meningkatkan kemandirian siswa. Secara keseluruhan, integrasi ergonomi, keamanan, dan mobilitas menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang mendukung motivasi dan kolaborasi anak usia dini.

Kata kunci: desain furnitur, pembelajaran interaktif, child-centered design, ergonomi, ruang kelas nursery.


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