ASEAN Journal of Educational Research and Technology
Vol 5, No 2 (2026): (ONLINE FIRST) AJERT: VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2, September 2026

Scenario-Based Reflection for Integrated Early Childhood Education: A Qualitative Approach to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Alahmari, Sarah A. (Unknown)
Adeoye, Moses Adeleke (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Sep 2025

Abstract

This study examines the use of scenario-based reflection as a qualitative approach to strengthening coordination in early childhood education and achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 on quality education. Through semi-structured interviews and reflective scenarios involving 48 participants (educators, caregivers, and policymakers), the research explored ethical reasoning and collaborative problem-solving within service integration. Findings reveal that participants gained deeper awareness of moral responsibility and professional accountability when confronted with realistic dilemmas, such as unequal resource allocation or family-school conflicts. One educator noted, “Reflecting on justice made me rethink fairness in daily teaching decisions.” Because reflection stimulates empathy and shared ethical understanding, scenario-based learning fosters stronger intersectoral trust and responsive decision-making. The study concludes that integrating faith-informed reflection, guided by Islamic principles of amanah (trust) and adl (justice), enhances both coordination and moral integrity in early education systems aligned with SDG 4.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ajert

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Subject

Education Social Sciences Other

Description

ASEAN Journal of Educational Research and Technology (AJERT) promotes research in the broad field of Education Research and Technology (including such disciplines as Agriculture Education, Environmental Science Education, etc.) with particular respect to Indonesia, but not limited to authorship or ...