ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARENESS BEHAVIOUR INCREASE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD USING STORY TELLING METHOD

Abstract

Background of this study is human and the universe is an ecosystem that has a reciprocal relationship between them. Science and technology development nowdays, has driven the rapid construction in all aspects of human life. On the other hand it is increasingly depriving people on things that are natural. Therefore, we are often ignored the children's knowledge and their concern about the environment which is expected to stimulate the imagination, admiration and affection for nature. Early childhood are in the fast growing and developing in all aspects. Early childhood education is very important, because it is the basis for the formation of the human personality as a whole, which is marked with the character, intelectual and skilled. Story is a medium that can inspire action, and to foster an appreciation of cultural, emotional intelligence, and to expand
the child's knowledge, or just amusement.  Listening the story helps children understand their world, and how they relate to others. Story Telling method is one of the learning strategies that can provide learning experiences for young children.