THE USE OF MIND MAPPING IN PLAYING TO HELP YOUNG LEARNERS IMPROVE THEIR KNOWLEDGE

This research aims to know teachers’ effort in helping children to improve their knowledge by using mind mapping in playing as well as knowledge improvement through it. The method used in this research was Classroom Action Research with two cycles. The research was conducted by using mind mapping technique in playing. The subjects of the research were 4 teachers and 58 children of Group B Dahlia Indah PAUD (Early Childhood Education and Development) Kindergarten. The method used for collecting the data was observation that was done when children were playing and making concept maps. The data were analyzed by using descriptive qualitative and quantitative technique with the criteria of the total words as concepts, the accuracy of placing words in maps, and the concept complexity. The result of the research showed that 1) children were able to develop their knowledge by joining Figures, colors, and words as concepts and sub concepts in mind mapping. There were 28% knowledge improvement and 78% of the children that were able to make a complete mind mapping and the accurate contents of its concepts after giving the treatment by asking children when they were making concept maps; 2) Teachers were able to use mind mapping to help children gain knowledge in playing assisted with questions as directions. The teachers’ questions stimulate children to think as well as to improve and develop mind mapping as a sign of children’s development knowledge.