Peran Pendidik Dalam Konsep Psikologi Perkembangan Terhadap Anak Usia Dini

Abstract

This study aims to explain the role of educators in early childhood development. This paper reviews the role of educators in the development and growth of children through the concept of developmental psychology. The approach used is qualitative involving researchers of literature studies (literature studies). The results of this study indicate that theoretically there are three previous theories in child development and growth, including Piaget's theory, Vygotsky's theory, and Bowlby. According to Piaget, early childhood has a pre-operational mind where children are able to develop structured actions to deal with their environment. Furthermore, according to Vygotsky child development in the period leading to pre-school is based on the types of interactions that children have in their social environment which are centered on achieving developmental tasks. And according to Bowlby with his theory of attachment, children concentrate on their need to maintain closeness to their parents or caregivers (including educators). There are many factors that cause children's growth and development, namely internal (internal) and external (external / environmental) factors.