Authors
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Beatriks Novianti Bunga
Early Childhood Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education - Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
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Ayu Patrisia Afi
Early Childhood Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education - Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
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Engelbertus Ngalu Bali
Early Childhood Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education - Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
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Sartika Kale
Early Childhood Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education - Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
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Theodorina Novyani Seran
Early Childhood Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education - Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
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Vanida Mundiarti Credo
Early Childhood Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education - Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
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Gregori Betty
Early Childhood Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education - Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
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Irul Kotidjah
Early Childhood Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education - Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang
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Ambara Saaraswati Mardhani
Non-Formal Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Nusa Cendana University
Keywords:
school readiness, social readiness, parenting, social-emotional, school transition
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.
