Early Childhood Education Units Research Articles

Independent Curriculum Policy in Early Childhood Education Units in Indonesia

The Independent Curriculum is an innovative advancement in the Indonesian education system, namely in Early Childhood Education (PAUD). This study aims to discover the Independent Curriculum policy in PAUD (Early Childhood Education) through a literature review approach. In particular, the researcher will analyze and evaluate policies, regulations, and theories related to the definition of the Independent Curriculum in Early Childhood Education. Information is gathered from reliable sources, including scientific publications, books, and official government papers. The study's findings show that the Independent Curriculum offers PAUD the ability to tailor the curriculum to the specific needs and attributes of students, thus providing flexibility. PAUD is encouraged to develop the Pancasila Student Profile through child-centered learning, play, and exploration. This research also found several challenges in implementing the Independent Curriculum in PAUD, such as limited human resources, infrastructure, and funding. Ultimately, the Independent Curriculum has great potential to improve the quality of early childhood education in Indonesia. Nevertheless, it is crucial for some stakeholders to consistently exert their efforts to ensure the smooth and smooth implementation of the implementation process.

Digitalization of Play Activities and Games: Artificial Intelligence in Early Childhood Education

This research study discusses the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in Early Childhood Education (PAUD) units to improve play and game activities for children as well as innovation in implementing AI-based learning. AI technology has very good prospects and potential in changing teaching and learning activities in educational units with its ability to think and learn like humans, understand human feelings, find solutions in complex decision making, and so on. However, this is sometimes not in line with the application of AI in early childhood education units which are still in their early stages, especially in developing countries like Indonesia. The method used in this research is qualitative research, the data collection technique is from various journal articles about the benefits and impact of AI on early childhood play and play activities. With the support of AI, PAUD units can improve the results of their teaching and learning activities by facilitating more diverse play experiences, increasing operational efficiency, monitoring children's play and play results in real time. Although progress in the application of AI has been seen, there appear to be challenges and shortcomings, including limited AI research in fields outside of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), the lack of AI theories and models in play and gaming activities, and resistance in adopting AI in a child's play activities. It is important for PAUD units to integrate AI more optimally in the process of playing and playing activities for children, as well as providing training to educators, education staff and PAUD students to optimize the education system in the future

The description of meaningful work on male kindergarten teachers

The number of male kindergarten teachers is significantly lower than that of female kindergarten teachers, despite the fact that male teachers are paternal figures who will contribute to the development of students at school. This research aimed to determine the description of meaningful work among male kindergarten teachers. The subjects of this research were three male kindergarten class teachers with different work experiences. A qualitative approach with a case study design was used in this study. The data were obtained through interviews and analyzed from transcribing to interpreting the data. The research findings stated that all the main subjects had different images regarding how each felt their work was meaningful, especially in the aspect of psychological meaningfulness in work. In the aspect of meaning-making through work, all subjects could understand what could improve their qualities and how to understand themselves and their environment. Lastly, in the aspect of greater good motivations, each subject wanted to be helpful to the school stakeholders or even the family of themselves. This research concluded that the three main subjects generally had different images in making their work as kindergarten teachers meaningful. The research implications are that male kindergarten teachers hopefully can improve their performance, early childhood education units are expected to socialize with the public about the presence of male teachers in kindergartens, and the government is also expected to give more appreciation to kindergarten teachers.

The urgency of sexual education in early childhood: A portrait of children's curiosity towards their authority

This study aims to explore the urgency of sexual education in early childhood that arises from children's curiosity about their authority. The informants in this qualitative research are five teachers and five parents from 5 different early childhood education units in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. The data were purposively selected based on the criteria of parents with girls or boys aged 5-6 years, heterogeneous background cluster, and integrated Islamic preschool. Data analysis using Miles and Huberman includes the process of data reduction, display, and verification with Jean Piaget's cognitive development theory and its relevance to Sigmund Freud's psychosexual. The results showed that sexual education for early childhood is urgent because children have a high curiosity about their authority. Children are formed from various stages in their psychosexual process, which corresponds to the level of their thinking ability. The sexual knowledge will determine the direction of the child's personality and behavior in the future. Parents and teachers can establish partnerships to create a basic sexual education program for children while developing socialization skills, independence, self-confidence, and positive self-concept and fostering children's religious and moral values. Although this study is still limited to a small scale, it can be an initial illustration for other regions in designing sexual education programs for children, and further program evaluation can be carried out.

PKM PENDAPINGAN PAUD HOLISTIK INTEGRATIF DI TK IT RUMAH ANAK SOLEH KABUPATEN BUTON

Community Partnership Program (PKM): Integrative Holistic PAUD Assistance aims to provide knowledge for teachers at Anak Soleh IT Kindergarten. Implementation of this service activity includes three stages, namely preparation, implementation and evaluation. At the implementation stage, the methods used include lectures, discussions, questions and answers. The needs of children do not only emphasize educational aspects, but also include aspects of nutritional services, health services, care and child protection. To implement this policy, the government continues to encourage and expand opportunities for the community to participate in developing early childhood education services through the establishment of various types of early childhood education units (PAUD). PAUD is held in two educational channels, namely formal and non-formal. To make this happen, an important role is played by parents, educators, legal practitioners, health and counselors as well as early childhood education staff. Based on the results of this activity, information was obtained that the problem faced was that parents and educators and educational staff did not fully understand the importance of Integrative Holistic PAUD (HI PAUD) so that there was no good collaboration between parents, schools and partners

Perubahan Sosial Masyarakat Sebagai Dampak Didirikannya RA Darussalam di Desa Wonoharjo

Raudhatul Athfal is an early childhood education unit under the guidance of the Kementrian Agama. That way, it can make it easier to educate children and introduce Islamic teachings that are suitable for their children to school. The emergence of RA, which was mostly founded by Islamic-based institutions, whether Islamic mass organizations or other Islamic missionary institutions, is expected to have an influence on society, both social and religious life. Therefore by using qualitative methods. This research aims to describe the social changes in society as a result of the establishment of RA Darussalam in Wonoharjo Village. The research results show that before the establishment of RA Darussalam in Wonohrajo Village, the local community was reluctant to send their children to early childhood education due to the long distance between schools and family economic problems. However, after the founding of RA Darussalam, public interest in sending children to early childhood education institutions increased, which ultimately had an impact on the social conditions of the surrounding community. Apart from that, the establishment of RA Darssalam was also able to increase the level of community welfare through Darussalam Mart, which is a simple shop that provides the opportunity for parents of students or the surrounding community to leave their goods for sale at Darussalam Mart. Therefore, RA Darussalam not only has a social impact, but also an economic impact for the people of Wonoharjo Village.

Inovasi Pembelajaran Untuk Anak Usia Dini Dalam Merdeka Belajar Di Era Society 5.0

The independent curriculum is the curriculum that is considered the most humanistic among the previous curricula. The birth of the independent curriculum is adapted to current developments which have entered the era of society 5.0, where technology is very closely linked to the lives of every individual at any age, from birth to the elderly. Therefore, the learning process must also undergo changes, by innovating each lesson. Based on this, it requires every educational institution to develop the potential of each human resource. Therefore, the aim of this community service is to facilitate early childhood educators throughout the world to develop their potential in making innovations in learning according to children's current needs. The final result of this PkM is that all educators in the early childhood education unit receive information or curriculum updates, and are able to innovate the independent curriculum in accordance with the culture of their respective school environments.

Dinamika Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini: Perubahan Kurikulum 2013 ke Kurikulum Merdeka

The curriculum is the solid foundation of a learning process. The curriculum is considered very important, seeing as it contains an educational plan that explains the materials, methods and assessments in the learning system. However, the phenomena that exist in society when the climate changes change over time, this is a common occurrence in the world of education. The change in the curriculum has a strong reason because it is an effort to improve the previous curriculum. The field of early childhood education has experienced curriculum changes, for example, improving the 2013 curriculum to an independent curriculum has increased the quality of education and students' ability to adapt. The research method used is a library study where the collection of information comes from Google Scholar published in the last five periods, starting from 2019-2023, which is presented in the form of a description. The aim of this research includes the changes that occurred when the 2013 curriculum was replaced by the independent curriculum in the Early Childhood Education unit. The results show that this curriculum change effort is a complement to the previous curriculum, however, the prominent difference is seen in the approach used, focus and includes the curriculum itself in order to create optimal learning amidst current technological developments.

Digital Literacy Teaching Modules in Early Childhood Education Units in Jember Region

This study was done to aid PAUD or Early Childhood Education units in the Jember region and determine the efficacy of deploying digital literacy teaching modules. The effectiveness and effects of using digital literacy in PAUD learning modules are the main subjects of this study. The PAUD guardians of students as well as the teaching personnel are the respondents to this study. This study employed a qualitative methodology to present data through observation, interviews, and documentation in order to evaluate the teaching of digital literacy modules to PAUD teaching staff. The usefulness and advantages of digital literacy teaching modules in PAUD education are examined from the perspectives and experiences of instructors, parents, and students in this study. Insight into how these teaching modules were put into practice with help from Early Childhood Education units in the Jember region was gained from the research results on the contribution of digital literacy teaching modules to early childhood education. In addition, it assists stakeholders in developing efficient plans for incorporating digital literacy teaching modules into the PAUD curriculum, including educators, policy-making organizations, and stakeholders.

Partnership Strategy for Early Childhood Education Units In Increasing Parent Participation

Parents are one of the important components that play a role in children's learning process in PAUD units. Examining PAUD unit partnership strategies to improve parental involvement is the aim of this research. The strategy used was descriptive qualitative research. The data used in this research was collected through observation, document collection, and interviews. After that, the information was reviewed using an interactive model validated by triangulation. The analysis, conclusions, and debates conducted on the results show that the partnership activities between Kober SPNF SKB Garut Regency and parents are based on standards that have been formalized in their implementation. Assistance and cooperation between families (parents) and PAUD units are the underlying principles of this relationship. The idea of 5C which stands for communication, connection, community, consultation, and cooperation is a reference in the partnership plan that has been implemented.

PELATIHAN PEMBUATAN GOOGLE EDU UNTUK PENILAIAN KURIKULUM MERDEKA DI SATUAN PAUD KABUPATEN TANAH DATAR

The Joint Community Service aimed to provide training for early childhood education (PAUD) teachers in utilizing Google for Education for assessing the "Kurikulum Merdeka" curriculum within Early Childhood Education Units. The Participatory Action Research (PAR) method was employed, involving 40 PAUD teachers from the Tanah Datar District. The outcomes of this training program can be summarized as follows: 1) A significant enhancement was observed in the teachers' comprehension and skills in leveraging the Google for Education platform for curriculum assessment within the framework of "Kurikulum Merdeka" in Early Childhood Education Units, and 2) the training program achieved an average rating of 3.92, indicating its effectiveness. The implications of this program are substantial, as it lays a strong foundation for schools to continue training PAUD teachers in utilizing educational technology, such as Google for Education, to support the "Kurikulum Merdeka." Furthermore, the utilization of the Participatory Action Research approach in this community engagement initiative can serve as a model for similar endeavors in other regions, promoting active involvement from all stakeholders in educational program planning and evaluation.

Formulate Arabic Learning Objectives in Early Childhood Education Unit

As a characteristic of Islam, the Arabic language curriculum has been taught in Islamic-based early childhood education units. This research is important because Arabic has become an international language used as a tool of international communication. Hence, skills and abilities in speaking Arabic properly are competencies that students at all levels of education must possess. This research aims to find, identify, and explain the objectives of learning Arabic in Islamic-based early childhood education units. The research was conducted using a qualitative-descriptive-and textual model, namely research using a database of textual documents that were studied and presented descriptively from a scientific point of view of learning objectives, early childhood, and early childhood education units. The research results in areFirst, The instrumental objective of Arabic is taught so that early childhood can use Arabic to understand, get used to, and practice the teachings, worship, and prayers found in the Al-Qur'an and Al-Hadith. Second, for Integrative-communicative purposes, Arabic is taught so that children can have communication skills in Arabic. Third, pedagogical goals include Arabic in learning activities to master Arabic knowledge, skills, and values ​​in early childhood.

INCLUSION ISSUES IN ECCE: TEACHER LEADERSHIP FROM A CRITICAL EDUCATION POINT OF VIEW

Early childhood education plays an important role in forming a solid foundation for child development. In this context, teacher leadership is a key factor in addressing inclusion issues in ECCE. This study aims to explore teacher leadership from the point of view of critical education in addressing the issue of inclusion in early childhood education units. The critical education approach emphasizes the development of critical and creative thinking skills in children, as well as their ability to ask questions and solve problems. Through literature review and conceptual analysis, this research reveals the close relationship between critical education and teacher leadership in early childhood education. The implications of critical education on teacher leadership can be seen in several aspects. First, critical education influences teachers' leadership mindsets and attitudes, encouraging them to become reflective, analytical, and innovative leaders and applying participatory leadership principles. Second, critical education influences the practice and learning strategies applied by teachers, by expanding discussion spaces, encouraging collaboration, and stimulating critical reflection in children. This research makes an important contribution to our understanding of the importance of critical education and teacher leadership in early childhood education. The implications of this research are expected to provide insights for curriculum development and learning strategies, as well as training and professional development for early childhood education teachers. In the face of complex future challenges, critical education-oriented early childhood education and strong teacher leadership will provide a solid foundation for holistic and sustainable child development to address inclusion issues.

Child neurodevelopment and the quality of ecological environments for children in the Amazon

The purpose was to analyse the relationship between the quality of the ecological environment and the neurodevelopment of children in an Early Childhood Education Unit in the Amazon. Seventy children from two to five years participated, assessed by the Denver-II neurodevelopment screening test, in three times in the year. The Home Environment Resources Scale, the Family Poverty Index, the Neighbourhood Quality Instrument, and the ECERS-R Scale were applied in two times. The results agreed with the hypothesis that there would be a longitudinal increase in the percentage of children with normal score according to Denver-II and in the environmental quality scores. The findings showed that children belonging to families with a higher poverty rate and poorer environmental quality obtained a higher percentage of delay in neurodevelopment. The explanatory-model showed that the most influential variables in suspect a delay were poverty index, few joint activities with parents, and the low interaction among the neighbours and, at school. However, family poverty is a multidimensional risk factor that cuts across ecological contexts.

Analysis of the Use of Learning Media in Early Childhood Education

A policy countermeasures disaster is something product of a series of complex considerations related to various aspects. Policy countermeasures for disasters are made based on conditions that Indonesia has a risk tall to disaster nature consider vulnerability; children fall victim to a disaster nature. Therefore a need exists to introduce and understand early disasters for children's own stock knowledge and understand the potency of disaster nature can just happen in the environment. Unit education for children aged early requires: 1 ) Specific policies related to education disasters for children aged early. 2) Books guide education disaster for the teachers in it there are steps to implementation education possible disaster integrated with activity intracurricular unit education. 3) Learning media For intended children as an effort to support education disaster in activity learning for more meaningful and fun. More carry-on application education disaster can be done by each Early Childhood Education Institution unit through the mechanism Disaster Education Project with step equalization perception, preparation, implementation and monitoring as well evaluation in implementation education disaster management in early childhood education units.

Keterampilan Sosial dan Emosional Anak Usia Dini; Analisis Gender

Gender differences have an impact on the behavior displayed. Understanding these differences will provide a real understanding of differences in children's behavior based on gender, including children's social and emotional behavior. The research aims to see how children's social and emotional skills are based on the child's gender. The method used is a comparative study that looks at differences in social skills and emotional skills of early childhood based on gender. Data collection used instruments to measure children's social and emotional skills to 45 boys and 32 girls in seven early childhood education units in North Sumatra. Data were analyzed through t-test. The results showed that the average social skills of boys were 28.36 and 29.88 for girls' social skills, and the average emotional skills of boys were 22.18 and 23.56 for girls' emotional skills. This means that descriptively the emotional skills of girls are higher than the emotional skills of boys. The results of the study are clear that girls have higher social skills and emotional skills than boys. This is because girls have emotional expressions that are more neutral, calm and peaceful.

Bimbingan dan Konseling Karir Di PAUD

This research was conducted as an effort to find out the implementation of guidance and counseling, especially in the field of early childhood career guidance and counseling in PAUD. This is based on the importance of implementing career guidance and counseling in early childhood education units, which are intended to direct children so they can achieve their career awareness. The subjects involved in this study were teachers and students of PAUD Al Ihya Tasikmalaya City. The things studied in this study are the implementation of career guidance at PAUD Al Ihya Tasikmalaya City. The focus of the study is described in a number of questions as follows: 1) how is the guidance and counseling process particularly related to careers for early childhood at PAUD Al Ihya Tasikmalaya City?, 2) in the implementation of career counseling guidance for early childhood at PAUD Al Ihya Tasikmalaya City, using what media?; in this study using a qualitative approach in research activities. Data and information collection techniques are carried out through observation, interviews and documentation. Based on the results of qualitative data analysis, it shows that the implementation of career guidance at PAUD Al Ihya Tasikmalaya City can be said to have been carried out, but it needs development so that it can measure the ability of knowledge about careers, in the use of media, the media used is appropriate and according to standards, so the aim is to grow Career awareness in early childhood runs optimally.

Meningkatkan Kemampuan Perilaku Prososial Melalui Permainan Ular Naga Pada Anak Usia Dini 5-6 Tahun

The purpose of this study was to find out whether playing the dragon snake can improve prosocial behavior skills in children aged 5-6 years in the MELATI PAUD Unit, Gunung Egypt Village, Semidang Alas Maras District, Seluma Regency. Classroom Action Research (PTK) which is focused on classroom situations, or commonly known as classroom action research, the procedure used is in the form of a cycle. The main subjects in this study were 15 children aged 5-6 years. This Classroom Action Research uses the John Elliot model where each cycle consists of four main activities, namely planning, implementing, observing, and reflecting which are carried out through two cycles, namely cycles I and II, each cycle consisting of one meeting. Data collection techniques using observation and documentation methods. Data analysis was carried out in a qualitative-quantitative descriptive manner with the emphasis being used to determine process improvements expressed in a predicate, while quantitative data analysis was used to determine yield improvements using percentages. The results of increasing the ability of prosocial behavior through playing dragon snake in the PAUD MELATI Unit, Seluma Regency, in the first cycle of the first meeting was 69% and in the second cycle of the first meeting there was an increase of 96%. The conclusion of the study that playing the dragon snake can improve the ability of prosocial behavior in children in the Seluma Regency Early Childhood Education Unit, it is proven that in cycle II there was a significant increase, the percentage of achievement was 96% with very good development criteria (BSB).

A saúde mental das crianças durante a pandemia da COVID-19: uma perspectiva de professores de uma Unidade de Educação Infantil

Abstract Introduction Studies have warned about the damages caused by COVID-19 on the lives of children and adolescents in terms of learning, social relationships, and mental health, as well as on their overall development. Objectives To understand the teachers’ perceptions of the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of children at an Early Childhood Education Unit. Method This is an exploratory, descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Six teachers from a public Early Childhood Education Unit participated in the study. Data were collected remotely using participant characterization forms and semi-structured interviews, and then characterized through thematic analysis and the theoretical-methodological framework of mental health and psychosocial care. Results The results showed an expanded understanding by teachers about mental health, involving aspects beyond the clinical condition and symptoms. In addition, from the teachers’ perceptions, the school can adopt strategies to promote the children’s mental health and support their families in a scenario full of adversities and difficulties, which have caused a series of damages to the mental health and development of this population. Conclusion It is expected that this study can contribute not only to the understanding of a new and emerging reality that is being reinvented day after day but also to new reflections and discussions about intervention strategies and public policies aimed at children's mental health.

Promoção da alimentação adequada e saudável na educação infantil: uma revisão sistemática

Abstract Objectives: to identify and describe the characteristics of studies that address the promotion of adequate and healthy food in early childhood education units and their repercussions on the school community. Methods: the search and selection were performed according to the PRISMA recommendations in the Medline databases via OVID, EMBASE and LILACS. Data extraction took placeusing a table developed by the authors. The evaluation of the quality of the evidence of the studies was carried out through the risk of bias using an adapted scale. Result: twelve articles that met the eligibility criteria were selected. All studies were applied in public or private educational institutions with a median of 236 participants. In the analysis of food and nutrition education activities, the most adopted with preschoolers were playful; with the parents it was the meetings and counseling; and with the professionals it was the training. The methodological qualification of the studies was considered low, which may be related to their limitations included in this review, mainly due to the types of designs adopted, the time and lack of continuity of interventions and sample size. Conclusion: food and nutrition education activities seem to be a promising strategy in knowledge, adoption of healthy eating practices and transmission of values in the school community.