Peningkatan Kemampuan Ekspresi Diri dan Kecerdasan Spasial Anak Memerlukan Perlindungan Khusus melalui Pendekatan Kolb’s Experiential Learning

Abstract

The Bright Canvas program was developed to enhance self-expression, spatial intelligence, and reduce trauma levels among Children in Need of Special Protection (CNSP) at Darushsholihin Orphanage. The activities were conducted from 10 August–3 November 2025, involving 17 children aged 9–17 years through Kolb’s Experiential Learning approach combined with self-reflection. Measurements were carried out using the Child PTSD Symptom Scale, the UCLA PTSD Reaction Index, Jejak Harian Book, Mentor Observation Sheets, and spatial instruments such as Raven’s Progressive Matrices and the WISC-V Visual Puzzles. The results indicate a decrease in trauma levels, with the number of CNSP in the high category decreasing from 7 to 6 children, and an increase in the low category from 5 to 6 children. Spatial abilities improved significantly from 17.65% to 88.24% (a 70.59% increase), while mentor observation scores increased from 5.89 to 14.83 (152%), and drawing book scores rose by 78.6% from 7.94 to 14.17. Self-expression levels increased by 35.29%, and the Jejak Harian Book recorded an average improvement of 49.3% in self-awareness, emotion identification, and confidence. Overall, the Bright Canvas program proved effective in strengthening self-expression, emotional regulation, and spatial intelligence in CNSP through reflective and creative art-based activities.