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This study aims to identify the levels of teacher attitudes, motivation, and the implementation of play-based approaches in the teaching and learning (T&L) of the Malay language, with a primary focus on its practical application. The research is motivated by the necessity to comprehend the actual implementation of play-based strategies as mandated by the National Preschool Standard Curriculum (KSPK), given its proven efficacy in fostering children's potential within a stimulating, autonomous, and meaningful learning environment. Utilizing a quantitative research design, the study involved a population of 220 private kindergarten educators, with a final sample size of 140 respondents. Data collection was conducted via Google Forms using a structured questionnaire, and subsequent descriptive analysis was performed using SPSS Version 27. A pilot study confirmed the instrument's high reliability, yielding a Cronbach’s Alpha value of 0.840. The findings indicate that teacher attitudes, motivation, and the implementation of play-based approaches are at a satisfactory level. These results suggest that the play-based approach holds significant potential for further integration into Malay language pedagogy within private kindergartens. Consequently, this study offers critical implications for educators, researchers, and policymakers in their efforts to refine engaging and effective instructional strategies. Furthermore, it is recommended that future research delve deeper into the specific challenges encountered during implementation.
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