The Effectiveness of the AHE Method in Enhancing Early Reading Skills in Children Aged 5-6 Years at TK Pertiwi Sedong

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the AHE (Anak Hebat) method in enhancing early reading skills in children aged 5-6 years at TK Pertiwi Sedong, Indonesia. A total of 40 children participated in this study, divided into an experimental group (receiving the AHE method) and a control group (receiving conventional reading instruction). A pre-test and post-test design was used to measure the children’s reading skills before and after the intervention.

The results of the study indicated that the experimental group showed significant improvement in their reading skills, with a t-value of t(19) = 10.45, p = 0.000, suggesting that the AHE method was more effective than conventional methods. In contrast, the control group showed a moderate improvement with a t-value of t(19) = 3.55, p = 0.002, indicating that the conventional method also led to some improvement, though not as significant as the AHE method. Observations revealed that children in the experimental group were more engaged in the learning process, actively participating in brain exercises, word recognition activities, and play-based learning, which contributed to their higher motivation and reading progress.

This study supports the effectiveness of the AHE method in enhancing early reading skills and emphasizes the importance of play-based, interactive learning approaches in early childhood education. Future research should explore the long-term effects of the AHE method and include larger, more diverse samples.