IRDH International Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (IRDH IJSCH)
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2026): October

Early Childhood Education Curriculum Design Based on the Integration and Interconnection of Tawhid Values through Basic Science Learning

Rizaniyatul Aulia (Universitas Al-Qolam (Al-Qolam University) , Malang, Indonesia)
Anindya Aqidahtul Izza (Universitas Al-Qolam (Al-Qolam University) , Malang, Indonesia)
Dahlia Amalia (Universitas Al-Qolam (Al-Qolam University) , Malang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study aims to formulate an Early Childhood Education (PAUD) curriculum design based on the integration-interconnection model, incorporating the instilling of  Tawhid values through basic science learning. The study is motivated by the persistent dichotomy between science instruction and religious education in early childhood settings, which prevents children from interpreting natural phenomena as signs of the greatness of Allah SWT. A descriptive qualitative approach utilizing a literature review method was employed. Data were gathered from 26 sources including journals, books, and relevant educational documents published between 2020 and 2025and analyzed through processes of identification, classification, interpretation, and synthesis. The study's primary contribution lies in the formulation of an applicable curriculum framework that concretely bridges hands-on empirical science activities with abstract spiritual understanding for young children an operational approach largely unexplored in previous research, which has generally focused on theoretical integration at a macro level. The findings demonstrate that the integration-interconnection concept can holistically link basic science with Islamic values through methods of observation, exploration, and simple experimentation. Consequently, this curriculum offers an effective solution for balancing intellectual intelligence, spiritual growth, and Islamic character development from an early age.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijsch

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Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

IRDH International Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (IRDH IJSCH) is a periodical scientific journal (three times a year) February, June & October. The main purpose of this journal is to disseminate scientific articles in the field of social sciences and humanities, which have a theoretical ...