Atfaluna: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education
Focus and Scope of Atfaluna: Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education is research, study and analysis related to early childhood include; development of moral and religious values, physical motor development, emotional social development, cognitive development, language development, artistic and creative development, parenting, parenting, management institution of early childhood education, early child development assessment, child development psychology, child empowerment, ,learning strategy, Educational tool play, instructional media, innovation in early childhood education and various fields related to Early Childhood Education.
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<![CDATA[Parental Involvement in Supporting Children's Independence and Providing a Balanced Understanding of Gender ]]>
<![CDATA[Sapan, Erwin Bunga]]>;
<![CDATA[Musrini, Isobeliana]]>
<![CDATA[ Aṭfālunā Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol 7 No 2 (2024): July-December 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.32505/atfaluna.v7i2.8442
<![CDATA[This study explores parental involvement in supporting children's independence and providing a balanced understanding of gender from an early age. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study for parents at SILO Makale Kindergarten, South Sulawesi. Data is collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that the involvement of supportive parents, especially those who care about gender equality, positively impacts the development of children's independence and gender understanding. Children raised with gender-responsive parenting tend to be more independent and have a more balanced understanding of gender. However, children with less parental attention and involvement showed higher dependency on daily activities. In addition, this study revealed that gender education at the preschool level has not been implemented optimally, potentially affecting the development of children's understanding of gender roles. Based on the results of this study, it is recommended that parents be more actively involved in education and parenting that supports gender equality, as well as creating an environment that supports children's independence. It is also important for preschool education institutions to start systematically introducing the concept of gender equality.]]>
<![CDATA[Neuroscience-based Learning Model in Early Childhood Education ]]>
<![CDATA[Ashari, Novita]]>;
<![CDATA[Palintan, Tien Asmara]]>;
<![CDATA[Annisa, Putri]]>
<![CDATA[ Aṭfālunā Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol 7 No 2 (2024): July-December 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.32505/atfaluna.v7i2.8491
<![CDATA[Preschool teachers expect to enhance students' intellectual abilities by implementing brain-based learning stimulation in children. However, numerous preschool teachers remain uninformed about the brain's functioning in children. This study aims to establish a neuroscience-based learning model inside early childhood education institution. The study is applied to the 4D development paradigm, which comprises four stages: defining, designing, developing, and disseminating. The study involved 30 kindergarten/RA instructors in Parepare City, selected by purposive sampling, ensuring that the participants had not previously received training related to neuroscience. The data collection procedures employed included observation, interviews, needs analysis, questionnaires, and both pretests and posttests. Qualitative data analysis techniques are descriptive methodologies, whereas quantitative data analysis encompasses expert validation, teacher response surveys, and effectiveness assessments. This project develops a neuroscience-based learning model presented in a guide package as a validated teaching module. After providing content derived from the developed modules, the results indicated an enhancement in participants' scores. The neuroscience learning approach effectively enhances the knowledge of Islamic kindergarten educators. The findings of this study can serve as suggestions for educators and policymakers to improve and elevate the quality of learning in early childhood education.]]>
<![CDATA[Parents' Understanding of the Balanced Nutrition Guidelines by Indonesia's Ministry of Health: A Case Study at Almaarif Kindergarten ]]>
<![CDATA[Diana, Indi]]>;
<![CDATA[Santoso, Sandy Tegariyani Putri]]>
<![CDATA[ Aṭfālunā Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol 7 No 2 (2024): July-December 2024 ]]>
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<![CDATA[The problem of malnutrition in children remains a controversial topic of discussion and an unresolved challenge, especially concerning parental knowledge. Parents must be knowledgeable about balanced nutrition before proceeding to the implementation stage. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of parental knowledge about the 2014 Balanced Nutrition Guidelines that were developed by the Ministry of Health in Indonesia. In order to collect data, the questionnaire was distributed to 80 respondents who were parents of students at Al-Maarif Singosari Kindergarten in Malang Regency. The questionnaire focused on evaluating parents' understanding of the recommendations for a balanced diet. The research findings revealed that 64% of parents demonstrated a strong comprehension of the balanced diet recommendations, while 36% exhibited a moderate understanding. However, these results are insufficient to ensure the effective implementation of balanced nutrition in children unless the knowledge is consistently translated into practice. Further research is needed on the relationship between parents' understanding of balanced nutrition and children's nutritional levels.]]>
<![CDATA[Exploring Practitioners’ Lived Mathematical Play Practices in the Early Childhood Care and Education Setting ]]>
<![CDATA[Okeke, Chinedu]]>;
<![CDATA[Baloyi-Mothibeli, Seipati]]>;
<![CDATA[Ugwuanyi, Christian]]>
<![CDATA[ Aṭfālunā Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol 7 No 2 (2024): July-December 2024 ]]>
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<![CDATA[Attention to engaging children in math-related play is increasing, but it is not clear how early childhood practitioners in South Africa practice lived mathematical play. This study sought to determine early childhood care and education practitioners’ lived mathematical play practices. The study was anchored on Vygotsky's social constructivist theory, which holds that children learn best when they are scaffolded and mediated by people who have more knowledge than they do. The study adopted a phenomenological research design using a sample of 10 practitioners. The researchers gathered data using a semi-structured interview guide. A thematic analysis was used to analyze the data that were gathered. The findings of the study revealed that the lived mathematical play practices of early childhood partitioners include building relationships, showing respect, having passion, being experienced, and acting in loco parentis. Moreover, practitioners seem to know and understand what was expected of them in ECCE, particularly regarding the teaching of mathematical play-based learning. It was recommended that practitioners' lived mathematics play-based learning can be improved through appropriate teacher development programs and by gaining acceptable qualifications.]]>
<![CDATA[Fostering Environmental Hygiene Habits in Children with Special Needs ]]>
<![CDATA[Hawa, Ika Ismatul]]>;
<![CDATA[Muslam, Muslam]]>
<![CDATA[ Aṭfālunā Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol 7 No 2 (2024): July-December 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.32505/atfaluna.v7i2.9496
<![CDATA[Environmental hygiene is an important issue that impacts health and quality of life. As a consequence, several measures are required to keep the environment clean, including fostering environmental hygiene habits at an early age. This study aims to describe the habituation of environmental hygiene in children with special needs. The type of research used is qualitative, which is analyzed descriptively, using direct observation and semi-structured interviews with open questions involving participants, namely educators and students five to six years old. The results of this study indicate that the habituation of environmental hygiene in children with special needs at Talented Kindergarten Semarang City runs well through various methods such as hygiene songs, making costumes made from used goods, and applying the concept of Zero Waste Life Style. Personal cleanliness and toilet training are examples of habituation, which is the process of doing something repeatedly until it becomes second nature. The existence of adequate facilities can support children in maintaining cleanliness. The involvement of teachers, parents, and professionals in children's therapy influences their growth and development, in order for these activities to foster self-reliance, accountability, and environmental consciousness.]]>
<![CDATA[Religious Moderation Picture Book Innovation for Early Childhood: Teaching Tolerance and Respect for Diversity ]]>
<![CDATA[Purwani, Annisa]]>
<![CDATA[ Aṭfālunā Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol 7 No 2 (2024): July-December 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.32505/atfaluna.v7i2.9959
<![CDATA[This study aims to develop innovative media in the form of picture books as a tool to teach religious moderation values such as tolerance and respect for differences to PAUD students in Purwakarta Regency. By using the Research and Development method based on the ADDIE model (Analyze Design Develop Implement Evaluate). this research is designed to produce educational media that is interesting, interactive, and effective. The initial stage of the research involved a needs analysis through interviews and observations with early childhood educators, which revealed the need for media capable of introducing the concepts of tolerance, respect for differences, and national values from an early age. The design and development process resulted in a picture book with vivid illustrations and stories relevant to children's daily lives, making it easy to understand and interesting. This media was tested in several early childhood education institutions in Purwakarta involving teachers and children as research subjects. The evaluation results showed that the picture storybooks improved children's understanding of the values of religious moderation. The results showed an average of the pre-test score of 22.08 then the Post-Test score reached 53.24, with an average increase of 31.16 with the calculation results showing the t value of -44.56, it can be concluded that the use of picture book media is effective in increasing religious moderation in children aged 5-6 years. With these findings, the developed media can serve as a strategic educational media.]]>
<![CDATA[Parental Involvement in Supporting Children's Independence and Providing a Balanced Understanding of Gender ]]>
<![CDATA[Sapan, Erwin Bunga]]>;
<![CDATA[Musrini, Isobeliana]]>
<![CDATA[ Atfaluna Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol 7 No 2 (2024): July-December 2024 ]]>
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<![CDATA[This study examines parental involvement in fostering children's independence and promoting an early understanding of gender equality. Using a qualitative case study approach at SILO Makale Kindergarten, South Sulawesi, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings indicate that active parental involvement, particularly when grounded in gender-responsive practices, positively influences children's independence and their comprehension of gender equality. Children raised in such environments tend to demonstrate greater autonomy and a more equitable perspective on gender roles. Conversely, limited parental attention and engagement were associated with higher dependency in daily activities. The study also reveals that gender education at the preschool level remains underdeveloped, which may hinder children's understanding of gender roles. Based on these results, the study recommends that parents actively engage in practices that support both independence and gender equality, while preschool institutions should begin systematically integrating gender equality concepts into early childhood education.]]>
<![CDATA[Neuroscience-based Learning Model in Early Childhood Education ]]>
<![CDATA[Ashari, Novita]]>;
<![CDATA[Palintan, Tien Asmara]]>;
<![CDATA[Annisa, Putri]]>
<![CDATA[ Atfaluna Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol 7 No 2 (2024): July-December 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.32505/atfaluna.v7i2.8491
<![CDATA[Preschool teachers expect to enhance students' intellectual abilities by implementing brain-based learning stimulation in children. However, numerous preschool teachers remain uninformed about the brain's functioning in children. This study aims to establish a neuroscience-based learning model inside early childhood education institution. The study is applied to the 4D development paradigm, which comprises four stages: defining, designing, developing, and disseminating. The study involved 30 kindergarten/RA instructors in Parepare City, selected by purposive sampling, ensuring that the participants had not previously received training related to neuroscience. The data collection procedures employed included observation, interviews, needs analysis, questionnaires, and both pretests and posttests. Qualitative data analysis techniques are descriptive methodologies, whereas quantitative data analysis encompasses expert validation, teacher response surveys, and effectiveness assessments. This project develops a neuroscience-based learning model presented in a guide package as a validated teaching module. After providing content derived from the developed modules, the results indicated an enhancement in participants' scores. The neuroscience learning approach effectively enhances the knowledge of Islamic kindergarten educators. The findings of this study can serve as suggestions for educators and policymakers to improve and elevate the quality of learning in early childhood education.]]>
<![CDATA[Parents' Understanding of the Balanced Nutrition Guidelines by Indonesia's Ministry of Health: A Case Study at Almaarif Kindergarten ]]>
<![CDATA[Diana, Indi]]>;
<![CDATA[Santoso, Sandy Tegariyani Putri]]>
<![CDATA[ Atfaluna Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol 7 No 2 (2024): July-December 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.32505/atfaluna.v7i2.8545
<![CDATA[The problem of malnutrition in children remains a controversial topic of discussion and an unresolved challenge, especially concerning parental knowledge. Parents must be knowledgeable about balanced nutrition before proceeding to the implementation stage. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent of parental knowledge about the 2014 Balanced Nutrition Guidelines that were developed by the Ministry of Health in Indonesia. In order to collect data, the questionnaire was distributed to 80 respondents who were parents of students at Al-Maarif Singosari Kindergarten in Malang Regency. The questionnaire focused on evaluating parents' understanding of the recommendations for a balanced diet. The research findings revealed that 64% of parents demonstrated a strong comprehension of the balanced diet recommendations, while 36% exhibited a moderate understanding. However, these results are insufficient to ensure the effective implementation of balanced nutrition in children unless the knowledge is consistently translated into practice. Further research is needed on the relationship between parents' understanding of balanced nutrition and children's nutritional levels.]]>
<![CDATA[Exploring Practitioners' Lived Mathematical Play Practices in the Early Childhood Care and Education Setting ]]>
<![CDATA[Okeke, Chinedu]]>;
<![CDATA[Baloyi-Mothibeli, Seipati]]>;
<![CDATA[Ugwuanyi, Christian]]>
<![CDATA[ Atfaluna Journal of Islamic Early Childhood Education Vol 7 No 2 (2024): July-December 2024 ]]>
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DOI: 10.32505/atfaluna.v7i2.9238
<![CDATA[Attention to engaging children in math-related play is increasing, but it is not clear how early childhood practitioners in South Africa practice lived mathematical play. This study sought to determine early childhood care and education practitioners' lived mathematical play practices. The study was anchored on Vygotsky's social constructivist theory, which holds that children learn best when they are scaffolded and mediated by people who have more knowledge than they do. The study adopted a phenomenological research design using a sample of 10 practitioners. The researchers gathered data using a semi-structured interview guide. A thematic analysis was used to analyze the data that were gathered. The findings of the study revealed that the lived mathematical play practices of early childhood partitioners include building relationships, showing respect, having passion, being experienced, and acting in loco parentis. Moreover, practitioners seem to know and understand what was expected of them in ECCE, particularly regarding the teaching of mathematical play-based learning. It was recommended that practitioners' lived mathematics play-based learning can be improved through appropriate teacher development programs and by gaining acceptable qualifications.]]>
