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Critical Thinking Profile in Coding Learning for 6-Year-Old Early Childhood Education Students Darwati, Darwati; Malaikosa, Yes Matheos Lesarus; Hasibuan, Rachma; Istiq’faroh, Nurul; Kristanto, Andi; Haq, Sayhidul
Academia Open Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/acopen.10.2025.12841

Abstract

General Background: The rapid digitalization era has positioned coding as a crucial medium for developing foundational cognitive skills in early childhood. Specific Background: For 6-year-old learners, visual-based coding activities offer opportunities to strengthen logical reasoning and structured problem-solving, yet empirical descriptions of their critical thinking profile remain limited. Knowledge Gap: Existing studies rarely document how critical thinking indicators manifest during coding activities in early childhood settings. Aims: This study aims to analyze the critical thinking profile of 6-year-old children engaged in coding learning at TK Tunas Harapan. Results: Findings show that coding activities significantly enhance children’s analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities, reflected in notable score improvements across learning cycles, although 40% of students initially demonstrated difficulties in critical thinking. Novelty: This research provides early evidence on how coding education concretely stimulates critical thinking in young children within rural early childhood contexts. Implications: The results highlight the importance of integrating developmentally appropriate coding activities into early childhood curricula to strengthen critical thinking foundations and inform future digital learning model development for PAUD. Highlights: Coding learning significantly strengthens critical thinking skills in 6-year-old children. Visual-based coding activities help improve analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving abilities. Integrating coding in early childhood supports digital literacy and cognitive readiness in the digital era. Keywords: Critical Thinking, Coding Education, 6-year-old Children, Digitalization, Early Childhood Education
Co-Authors Abd. Ghofur Ainia, Vivy Nur Aisyah, Adinda Siti Amalia, Himmatul Amimufida, Salma Salsabilla Ananda, Mia Lisy Andi Kristanto Angelyta, Salsabilla Arifah, Mamik Atikah Azahra, Dea Binar Azizah, Farah Dina Nur Berliani, Mercy Kusuma Budiantoro, Eko Choirunnisa, Nadia Lutfi Damayanti, Maryam Isnaini Darwati Darwati Devi, Jesica Rahmawati Dewi, Khristi Rosika Dwi Purwanti, Mei Eka Ratnawati Ervianto, Dela Nabila Putri Fajar Nur Yasin Ferianto, Anggun Eko Fitrani, Nurokhmah Haq, Sayhidul Harini, Rochmimah Hartik, Hartik Haya, Anabillah Fadya HENDRATNO HERU SUBRATA Huda, Muhammad Nur Indawati, Sulis Khofifah, Indah Nur Longso, Irmawati Mahmudah, Alya Luthfia Choirina Malaikosa, Yes Matheos Lesarus Mariana, Meni Mu'arifah, Mu'arifah Muhimmah, Hitta Alfi Muslim, Mukhammad Arwani Nabila, Ulianandha Putri Nadi Suprapto Nazilah, Risma Hidayatu Neni Mariana Ningsih, Intan Anzar Wahyu Oktavia, Zeti Eka Ramaniza Olyssia, Olive Prastyawan, Oky Dwi Purnamaningtyas, Dwi Yusta Purnamasari, Asri Indah Puspita, Ari Metalin Ika Puspitasari, Anggun Taruna Rachma Hasibuan Ramadhani, Novia Putri Rhomadhona, Lola Priyan Riski, Yunia Tiara Rosniwaty, Rosniwaty Salsabila, Ihda Salwa, Ulfatus Saputra, Donny Dwi Sayuti, Anni Sa’u Latifatas Silvi, Risna Sri Lestari Suci Rahmawati, Suci Sukardi, Agustina Trianita Nency Sulistriyaniva, Ratna SURYANTI Susi Susanti Ulfi Aminatuz Zahroh, Ulfi Aminatuz Vicky Dwi Wicaksono Wahono Widodo WAHYU SUKARTININGSIH Wibowo, Amiruddin Hadi Wiryanto Wiryanto Witono, Moch Hadi Yeni Rahmawati, Yeni YOYOK YERMIANDHOKO Yuliwinarti, Evy Marita Zafira, Ruwaida Zahroh, Ulfi Amanatuz