EXPLORING THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPT OF MINDFULLNESS AS THE BASIS FOR STRENGTHENING SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE

This research aims to find out how the concept of mindfulness is applied at SDN Tandonsentul I, what is meant by the concept of social and emotional competence at SDN Tandonsentul I, and what is the influence of applying the concept of mindfulness in forming social emotional knowledge? This research is a qualitative research. Qualitative research is designed loosely, not strictly, so that in carrying out research there is the possibility of experiencing changes from what was planned. The data collection technique is primary data by means of interviews and direct observation of school principals, teachers and students from SDN Tandonsentul I, SDN Tandonsentul II and SDN Lumbang II. Meanwhile, the secondary data source in this research is written data from SDN Tandonsentul I, SDN Tandonsentul II, and SDN Lumbang II. The results obtained in this research include; Mindfulness is implemented at SDN Tandonsentul I by using direct, simple and short language which is one of the characteristics of children when asked, this shows that simplicity and not beating around the bush is part of their character. Research subjects understand and can describe their identity and background well. The influence of applying the concept of full awareness in the formation of social emotional knowledge will produce students at SDN Tandonsentul I who have personalities who have full awareness and will have strong social emotional competence, social and emotional skills educate and prepare the nation's golden generation who are ready to face this very competitive development. Keywords: Mindfulness, Strengthening Social Competence, Strengthening Emotional Competence