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Journal : JOLLT Journal of Languages and Language Teaching

An Analysis of Early Childhood Bilingual Program Implementation at Happy Hive Kindergarten, Malaysia Muthmainnah, Tsabita; Jayadinata, Asep Kurnia; Justicia, Risty; Ardhiyanti, Dhea; Mustafa, Lily Muliana
Journal of Languages and Language Teaching Vol. 13 No. 4 (2025): October
Publisher : Universitas Pendidikan Mandalika

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33394/jollt.v13i4.16176

Abstract

In the era of globalization, proficiency in international languages is a key factor for competitiveness and cross-cultural collaboration. Malaysia stands out as a significant global example by integrating bilingual education into the National Preschool Standard Curriculum (Kurikulum Standard Prasekolah Kebangsaan—KSPK) from the preschool level. This study analyzes the regulations, implementation, and challenges of the bilingual program at Happy Hive Malaysia as a learning model relevant to international contexts.Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through interviews with two educators, participatory observations, and documentation, then analyzed thematically. The main findings reveal that KSPK provides a strong foundation for early childhood language education, while Happy Hive successfully implements a balanced bilingual approach supported by interactive methods and educational media. The challenges encountered—including variations in children’s language proficiency, speech delays, and limited resources—were addressed through teacher training and adjustments to teaching methods. This study underscores the importance of curriculum integration, teacher competence, and child-centered methods for the success of bilingual programs. Policy recommendations include strengthening regulations, providing continuous teacher training, and enhancing support for bilingual resources and media. For practitioners, adaptive strategies and innovative learning media are suggested to improve the effectiveness of bilingual education, positioning Malaysia’s experience as a valuable reference for other countries.
Co-Authors Aah Ahmad Syahid, Aah Ahmad Adianti, Auliya Fairah Adzkia, Kireina Putri Aeni, Afufil Aghisni, Ulhaq Al Aribah, Annisa Allwatie, Miar Amalia Rahmawati Ambarsari, Devi Andriyani, Wina Ani Nur Aeni, Ani Nur Anugrah, Dini Aqilah, Benazir Ardhiyanti, Dhea Ardiyanti, Dhea Ariffin, Meylani Nur Arsapermana, Saveria Shabrina Zahwa Ash Shiddiq, Reza Nurfaudzan Atep Sujana Atun, Isrok Aulianti, Devi Azzahra, Farel Azzahra, Naifah Luqyana Cucun Sunaengsih, Cucun Dea Amelia, Dea Diah Gusrayani, Diah Dinata, Hane Yorda Dinnillah, Millah Elviani, Ulva Erikalisdiana, Dyanti Safitrilia Fadillah, Khoerunnisa Nur FANDI ACHMAD Fatimah, Qori Mulqi Fattikasary, Ayva Tuzqya Faudzan, Muhammad Iqbal Fauziah S, Siti Nurazizah Fauziah, Jihan Filza, Nida Illaha Francisca, Helga Dwiyantie Galih Dani Septiyan Rahayu Galura Muhammad Suranegara Gustiana, Rina Gustina, Rai Restu Hadinata, Oktaviani Putri Hadiyani, Nurani Hafiziani Eka Putri, Hafiziani Eka Hammudah, Gina Kharisma Harisman, Dimas Hazrati, Okti Helinah, Eliys Herman Subarjah Hermawan, Nadhira Aulia Hopipah, Nurul Ichwan Nul Ichsan Idat Muqodas Irawati, Riana Isrokatun Isrokatun Jajang Bayu Kelana Jamilah, Nur Asy-Syifa Julia Julia Julianti, Luthfiyyah Dwi Kartini, Entin Kheqal, Abdul Lestari, Fuzi Lestari, Siti Nur Azizah Puji Ayu Luthfi Luthfi, Luthfi Maharani, Aura Maharani, Kania Mahardita, Rere Aulia Maranatha, Jojor Renta Maryani, Deassy Mas’odi Mas’odi Maulana Maulana, Maulana Maulani, Juniar Maulida, Naila Rizqi Maulida, Triana Mustafa, Lily Muliana Muthmainnah, Tsabita Nabila, Zahra Alya Nadia, Zharfania Izzatun Nikawanti, Gia Nurbani, Destisari Nurfajriah, Silvia Nurfajriyah, Derin Nurfajriyah Nurfatmala, Silmaulan Nurkhasanah Nurkhasanah Nusyaebah, Anisa Nadya Prana Dwija Iswara, Prana Dwija Primadi, Diaz Andhika Pujawati, Sri Ayu Putri, Agusty Yarsiska Putri, Alisha Sabrina Rafifah, Fairuz Afra Rahman, Fadhila Dwi Rahmatillah, Diniah Rahmawati, Resti Rini, Khansa Pramesti Sulistyo RISTY JUSTICIA, RISTY Robiah, Bibih Siti Rohmatun, Yunia Rosalita, Nita Rostiani, Ani Safarina, Nadia Safira, Yashinta Sagala, Josua Sahidah, Lala Nabila Azkia Salsabila, Annida Santika, Ajeng Amalia Saputri, Navy Ana Sembiring, Tharisa Basariahna Setia, Ayu Shalwa, Azzahra Shofuroh, Hanifa Sidiq, Angga Permana Silaban, Pitria Silfiani, Sindy Silvia, Okeu Wila Solihat, Risma Koriah Subagja, Adi Sudin, Ali Suhendar Suhendar, Suhendar suhirwah, suci ulfah Sunarya, Dede Tatang Syaifullah, Muhammad Wildan Syarif Hidayat Syarifah, Zulfa Trisnawati, Inne Wulan Wardani, Yusi Yustiani Widianti, Almaidah Yuda Yudistira, Yuda Zarifa, Siti Aliyyah Zijiah, Ipah Zulya, Ghinaa Salsabila