School in Elementary was different from Preschool: Social School Readiness in East Nusa Tenggara

Abstract

The ability to socialize and interact is needed by children when entering primary school. Therefore, parents play an essential role in preparing their children. This study aims to determine the readiness of parents in vulnerable families in NTT to prepare children when entering elementary school. This study used an exploratory method involving 25 parents. Interview data was collected for one month in several districts spread across East Nusa Tenggara. The interview process was conducted in person and via Zoom for 30 minutes.  This research resulted in 4 major themes, namely how children greet teachers, talk about differences in the school environment, respect teachers, and do not cry or fight at school.  The results of this study show that parents always play a role in helping their children prepare for the new learning environment.