Jurnal Tematik
Vol. 15 No. 3 (2026): Agustus

Analisis Perbandingan Kurikulum Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini di Jepang dan Australia: Kajian Studi Literatur

Ulfa Muhrijah Harahap (Universitas Negeri Medan)
Pilma Sindy Arizka (Unknown)
Anita Yus (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and compare early childhood education (ECE) curriculum models and approaches in Japan and Australia through a literature review. A qualitative literature study approach was used by examining international journals from 2020 to 2025 that discuss early childhood curriculum policy and practice in both countries. The findings show that Japan emphasizes the balance between socio-emotional development and academic readiness through cultural integration (moral education and group harmony), while Australia focuses on the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), which values inclusivity, diversity, and experiential learning. The study implies the importance of adopting flexibility, parental engagement, and continuous teacher training in developing Indonesia’s early childhood curriculum.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

tematik

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Subject

Education

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Jurnal Tematik merupakan media komunikasi para akademisi, guru dan pemerhati dunia pendidikan dalam perspektif kependidikan. Jurnal tematik merupakan hasil penelitian, refleksi dan kajian kritis yang aktual berkenaan dengan tema-tema pendidikan, seperti kebijakan atau regulasi pendidikan, kurikulum, ...