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Supporting Moral and Religious Development in Early Childhood Through a Scientific Approach: Evidence from an Indonesian Kindergarten Putri, Suci Utami; Jayadinata, Asep Kurnia; Putri, Aries Legita Permana; Yuliyanto, Aan
Golden Age: Jurnal Ilmiah Tumbuh Kembang Anak Usia Dini Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Program Studi Pendidikan Islam Anak Usia Dini, Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan, UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.14421/jga.2026.111-09

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Moral and religious development in early childhood remains a significant pedagogical concern, particularly in classroom settings where values are often introduced through routine instruction rather than through active meaning-making. This study examined whether a scientific approach could support children’s moral and religious development in an early childhood classroom in Indonesia. A quantitative pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test post-test format was employed in Group B1 at Tunas Harapan Kindergarten, Purwakarta. The analytic sample consisted of 24 children aged 5 to 6 years. Data were collected through an observation sheet covering five indicators: mentioning important religious days, demonstrating polite behavior, identifying places of worship and religion, demonstrating patience, and respecting peers in ways consistent with religious teachings. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, N-gain analysis, and a paired-samples t-test. The findings showed an increase in the mean score from 12.62 at pre-test to 17.79 at post-test. The mean N-gain score of 0.70 indicated a moderate level of improvement, and the paired-samples t-test revealed a statistically significant difference between the two measurements (p < 0.001). Sub-indicator analysis further showed that improvement in the moral domain was stronger than in the religious domain. These findings suggest that a structured sequence of observing, asking, trying, reasoning, and communicating can provide a meaningful pedagogical pathway for values-oriented learning in early childhood education. Although the evidence is context-bound, the study contributes to wider global discussions on how inquiry-oriented pedagogy can be extended beyond cognitive learning to support moral and religious development in culturally and religiously plural early childhood settings across diverse educational contexts worldwide today.
Introducing coding to young children through play-based learning activities using scratch Lora Rahma Saputri; Jayadinata, Asep Kurnia; Ardiyanti, Dhea
Al-Athfaal: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Al-Athfaal: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24042/al-athfaal.v91.31425

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Background: The rapid development of digital technology has increased the need to introduce 21st-century skills, including computational thinking, from an early age. One approach that can be implemented is coding education through play-based activities that are aligned with children's developmental characteristics. Objective: This study aims to describe the implementation of coding introduction for young children through play-based activities using Scratch. Methods: This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation involving children aged 4–5 years in an early childhood education institution. Results: The findings revealed that coding introduction through Scratch could be implemented gradually through play-based activities. Of the eight children who participated in the study, six were able to independently arrange simple coding commands, while the remaining two required additional guidance to understand the instructions. Most children demonstrated positive responses, including enthusiasm, active participation, and high curiosity throughout the activities. Furthermore, children began to understand the cause-and-effect relationships between commands and their outcomes. The implementation was supported by engaging learning media, the availability of digital devices, and teacher assistance. However, challenges were identified, particularly differences in children's abilities and levels of understanding. Conclusion: Introducing coding through Scratch can serve as an alternative instructional approach that is appropriate for young children's characteristics because it is delivered through enjoyable play-based activities. This approach not only enhances children's engagement in learning but also supports the early development of computational thinking skills through the meaningful use of digital technology.
Co-Authors Aah Ahmad Syahid, Aah Ahmad Adianti, Auliya Fairah Aeni, Afufil Aghisni, Ulhaq Ainurrahmah, Salsa 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, Naifah Luqyana Cucun Sunaengsih, Cucun Diah Gusrayani, Diah Dinata, Hane Yorda Dinnillah, Millah Elviani, Ulva Erikalisdiana, Dyanti Safitrilia Euis Kurniati Fadillah, Khoerunnisa Nur FANDI ACHMAD Fatimah, Qori Mulqi Fattikasary, Ayva Tuzqya Faudzan, Muhammad Iqbal Fauziah S, Siti Nurazizah Febrianty, Audry Eka Putri Ferina, Ira 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 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 Lora Rahma Saputri 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 Mentari, Alin Mustafa, Lily Muliana Muthmainnah, Tsabita Nabila, Zahra Alya Nadia, Zharfania Izzatun Najah, Adzro Fadila Nikawanti, Gia Nuha, Alyaa Addien 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 Putri, Aries Legita Permana 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 Sari, Heni Puspita Sari, Tiara Naswa Sembiring, Tharisa Basariahna Setia, Ayu Shalwa, Azzahra Shofuroh, Hanifa Sidiq, Angga Permana Silaban, Pitria Silfiani, Sindy Silvia, Okeu Wila Subagja, Adi Suci Utami Putri, Suci Utami Sudin, Ali Suhendar Suhendar, Suhendar suhirwah, suci ulfah Sunarya, Dede Tatang Syaifullah, Muhammad Wildan Syarif Hidayat Trisnawati, Inne Wulan Wardani, Yusi Yustiani Widianti, Almaidah Wirya, Deany Yasir Yuda Yudistira, Yuda Zarifa, Siti Aliyyah Zijiah, Ipah Zulya, Ghinaa Salsabila