Child Education Journal
Vol 8 No 1 (2026): Child Education Journal

Reconceptualizing Parental Awareness in Early Childhood Learning: A Qualitative Study of Its Dynamic and Interpretive Dimensions

Regita Riani Putri (Universitas Jambi, Indonesia)
Saharudin Saharudin (Universitas Jambi, Indonesia)
Syahrial Syahrial (Universitas Jambi, Indonesia)
Urip Sulistiyo (Universitas Jambi, Indonesia)
Benoudjafer Ibtissam (Université Tahri Mohamed Béchar, Algeria)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study addresses a critical theoretical gap in early childhood education by reconceptualizing parental awareness not as a static set of observable practices, but as a dynamic, interpretive process. Methodology: Employing a qualitative single-case study design, this research involved semi-structured interviews with six parents of early childhood learners. Data analysis was conducted using inductive thematic analysis supported by NVivo to explore the subjective processes through which parents make meaning of their children’s learning experiences. Findings: The findings reveal that parental awareness is a context-dependent, socially constructed process shaped by continuous interactions across home, school, and social environments. Four interrelated dimensions emerged: (1) awareness in school transition, (2) awareness of children’s learning patterns in daily activities, (3) awareness in educational decision-making within social contexts, and (4) awareness shaped through school communication. These results demonstrate that parents actively interpret, negotiate, and reconstruct their understanding of children’s learning rather than merely implementing predefined pedagogical practices. Implications: This research extends existing bio-psycho-social-digital frameworks by shifting the focus from measurable involvement to the internal, reflective processes that underpin meaningful parental engagement. Recommendations: Future pedagogical and institutional efforts should prioritize strengthening collaborative communication frameworks that support parents in their role as reflective agents, thereby ensuring more holistic and resilient learning ecosystems. Originality/Value: Grounded in the necessity of socio-pedagogical integration, this research provides empirical insight into the subjective dimensions of parental awareness, offering a more holistic lens for understanding parent–child–school interactions in contemporary early childhood settings.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

CEJ

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Child Education Journal (CEJ) dikelola oleh Tim Redaksi Jurnal dari Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidiakn (FKIP) UNUSA yang diterbitkan oleh Unusa Press. Fokus CEJ adalah pada bidang pendidikan yang secara khusus memiliki ketertarikan pada hasil-hasil penelitian pendidikan anak. Tujuan jurnal ini ...