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The Integrating Food Pedagogy and Project-Based Learning to Promote Healthy Eating in Early Childhood: A Systematic Literature Review isnaini, Waliatun; Zakirman; Siti Syarah, Erie; Aisyah, Siti; Mustapa, Noviana; Lie, Catherine
Indonesian Journal of Early Childhood Educational Research (IJECER) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Inpress
Publisher : Universitas Islam negeri Mahmud Yunus Batusangkar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31958/ijecer.v5i1.16367

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Food insecurity remains a critical issue affecting early childhood health. Early food knowledge significantly shapes children’s dietary behaviors, underscoring the need for effective pedagogical integration within early education settings. This study aims to systematically examine the integration of food pedagogy and Project-Based Learning (PjBL) and to analyze its impact on children’s health knowledge and healthy food choices. This systematic literature review followed PRISMA guidelines. Peer-reviewed empirical studies published between 2014 and 2024 were retrieved from the Scopus database using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Articles focusing on early childhood populations, food or nutrition education, and project-based or experiential learning approaches were selected. Data were extracted and synthesized thematically to identify instructional patterns and reported outcomes. The findings indicate that integrating food pedagogy within PjBL enhances nutritional knowledge, fosters positive attitudes toward healthy foods, and supports informed dietary decision-making. Evidence consistently shows that experiential and collaborative projects contribute to sustainable healthy eating behaviors in early childhood. Overall, food pedagogy implemented through project-based learning represents a promising approach to strengthening early preventive efforts against food insecurity.
Developing Physical Activity-Based Ular Tangga Rahasia Learning Media to Enhance Early Childhood Gross Motor Skills Wahyuni, Wara Rina; Luluk, Hadiqotul; Zakirman; Syarah , Erie Siti
Jurnal Educative: Journal of Educational Studies Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/educative.v10i2.11086

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This study aimed to develop a physical activity-based Ular Tangga Rahasia media to improve early childhood gross motor skills. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) method using the 4D development model consisting of define, design, develop, and disseminate stages. The research subjects consisted of 30 children aged 5–6 years. Data collection instruments included expert validation sheets, teacher response questionnaires, observation sheets, and children's gross motor skill tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive quantitative analysis and paired sample t-test. The results showed that the developed media had a very high level of validity, with an average score of 90% from media experts, 92% from material experts, and 93.5% from language experts. The practicality test results obtained an average score of 93% categorized as very practical. In the effectiveness test, the average gross motor skill score increased from 61.6 in the pretest to 86.3 in the posttest, with an improvement of 24.7 points. The paired sample t-test results showed a significance value of 0.000 (<0.05), indicating that the media effectively improves early childhood gross motor skills. Improvements were observed in balance, coordination, agility, strength, and locomotor movement indicators. Therefore, the physical activity-based Ular Tangga Rahasia media is considered valid, practical, and effective and can be used as an innovative learning media to improve early childhood gross motor skills.