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Journal of Gemilang
Published by PT Anagata Sembagi Education
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30476259     DOI : https://doi.org/10.62872/egy8a810
Core Subject : Education,
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Journal of Gemilang is a journal that publishes the results of studies and research related to early childhood education from a multidisciplinary perspective. This journal aims to expand and create innovative concepts, theories, paradigms, perspectives and methodologies in developing early childhood education. The scope of the Agapedia PAUD journal includes: 1. Early Childhood Education Theory 2. Early Childhood Education Learning Practices 3. Early Childhood Development includes Religious and Moral Values, Cognitive, Language, Socio-Emotional, Physical-Motoric, and Art 4. Policy in Early Childhood 5. Parenting
Arjuna Subject : Ilmu Sosial - Pendidikan
Articles 21 Documents
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The Role of the Family in Forming Children's Religious Identity: A Case Study of Urban Muslim Families in Pamekasan Mohammad Muchlis Solichin; Nor Hasan; Mohammad Hasan
Journal of Gemilang Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JULY-JOG
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/egct0p47

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This study focuses on examining the role of urban Muslim families in shaping adolescents’ religious identity. The research specifically explores: (1) religious parenting patterns, (2) the family atmosphere in fostering religious identity, (3) the religious values taught, (4) the methods of delivering religious teachings, and (5) challenges within the family environment. Employing a qualitative approach, data were collected through direct and participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. Data analysis was conducted in three stages: data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings reveal that parents act as primary guides, encouraging and facilitating their children's engagement in religious activities such as attending mosque lectures and participating in religious education. By actively practicing communal worship and leading by example, parents instill a sense of unity and spiritual identity in their children. A nurturing family environment characterized by emotional closeness, open communication, and mutual support significantly contributes to the formation of children's religious identity. In such settings, religion is not merely a ritualistic obligation but serves as a profound source of peace and harmony. Overall, parental involvement through modeling, dialogue, and the integration of Islamic values into daily life plays a crucial role in the spiritual development of children.
Breakfast Habits of Early Childhood Education Students: A Community-Based Poll Among PAUD Practitioners on WhatsApp Ferdinan Sihombing; Djahra Warda Sopaliu; Linda Sari Barus; Betty Suprapti; Bani Sakti; Didik Agus Santoso
Journal of Gemilang Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JULY-JOG
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/9zqxz437

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Irregular breakfast habits in early childhood may adversely affect physical growth and cognitive development. This study aimed to describe breakfast patterns among early childhood education students (PAUD) based on direct observations by educators. A cross-sectional descriptive design was employed, involving 234 PAUD practitioners in West Java through a WhatsApp-based community. Data were collected using a single closed-ended question distributed to all community members and analyzed using descriptive quantitative methods. A total of 116 valid responses were obtained. Results showed that 68 participants (58.6%) reported that almost all children had breakfast every day, 45 (38.8%) stated that most children had breakfast but not daily, and 3 (2.6%) indicated that many children arrived without breakfast or had only a drink. None of the respondents reported uncertainty or a lack of observation. These findings suggest that although a majority of children maintain regular breakfast habits, a substantial proportion still demonstrate inconsistency. Community-based digital observation allowed for rapid and contextually relevant field data collection. The results may serve as a foundation for promotive and preventive interventions through nutrition literacy and healthy breakfast campaigns in PAUD settings.
Implementation of Center-Based Games to Improve Early Childhood Cognitive Abilities Gusnawati Honjong
Journal of Gemilang Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JULY-JOG
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/6kgmmh04

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This study aims to determine the effectiveness of implementing center-based games in improving the cognitive abilities of early childhood. This study used the Classroom Action Research (CAR) method with the Kemmis & McTaggart model which was implemented in two cycles. The subjects were 15 children in group B aged 5-6 years in one of the PAUD in Mamuju City. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, documentation, and simple cognitive tests. The results showed that the implementation of center-based games, such as block centers, natural materials, art, and role-playing, was able to improve children's cognitive abilities. There was an increase in the average cognitive achievement of children from 65% in cycle I to 85% in cycle II. In addition, children demonstrated better logical thinking, problem-solving, and understanding of basic mathematical concepts. This study concluded that center-based games are effective in optimizing the cognitive development of early childhood.
Early Childhood Education: Early Character Education: Cultivating Empathy and Discipline in Early Childhood Education Children Dwi Suryahartati; Aceng Haetami; Masrum Masrum
Journal of Gemilang Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JULY-JOG
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/rpnqzm38

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Early Childhood Education (PAUD) plays a strategic role in shaping the foundation of a child's complete personality, including character values such as empathy and discipline. This study aims to describe the process of instilling these values through a contextual, natural, and participatory learning approach. Using descriptive qualitative methods, this study involved teachers, principals, and parents from several PAUD institutions in Indonesia. Data collection techniques were carried out through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. The results showed that the value of empathy was instilled through storytelling, role-playing, and social interactions that build children's emotional awareness, while discipline was developed through habituation, classroom rules, and a reflective approach. Furthermore, collaboration between teachers, principals, and parents proved crucial in creating a consistent character education ecosystem. This study also identified challenges in implementing character education, such as differences in children's backgrounds, limited learning media, low parental participation, and teacher readiness. The success of instilling values is greatly influenced by an understanding of social dynamics and the application of natural, developmentally appropriate learning. This study confirms that character education from an early age must be carried out holistically, adaptively, and sustainably, in order to form a generation that is empathetic, independent, and responsible.
Project-Based Learning Trends in Early Childhood Education: Building Children's Creativity and Independence Laila Nursafitri
Journal of Gemilang Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): JULY-JOG
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/7tdtnp94

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This study aims to describe the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in Early Childhood Education (PAUD) and analyze its influence on the development of children's creativity and independence. The method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques in the form of observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation of teachers, students, and parents in several PAUD institutions. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of PjBL can stimulate children's creativity through exploratory activities and the creation of real works relevant to their world. In addition, children show increased independence in completing tasks, making decisions, and being responsible for project results. The role of teachers as facilitators and parental involvement greatly influence the success of PjBL implementation. Despite facing several challenges, such as limited resources and teacher understanding, project-based learning has proven to be an effective and enjoyable approach in building character in early childhood.
Holistic Learning Strategies in Early Childhood Education: Developing Children's Emotional Intelligence and Creativity Laila Nursafitri
Journal of Gemilang Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): NOVEMBER-JOG
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/5f0xzw54

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Holistic learning has gained increasing prominence in early childhood education due to its capacity to integrate emotional, social, sensory, and cognitive experiences into meaningful developmental pathways. This study investigates how holistic learning strategies foster emotional intelligence and creativity in young children through a systematic literature review of 35 peer reviewed studies published in the last decade. The findings indicate that arts-based learning, nature-based experiential learning, digital and interactive mediation, and social-cooperative learning consistently strengthen emotional awareness, empathy, self-regulation, curiosity, imagination, and divergent thinking. Sustainability, however, requires strong curriculum policy alignment, teacher readiness, parental collaboration, cultural value support, and leadership commitment to holistic pedagogy. This study contributes by synthesizing a conceptual framework that identifies the core components and institutional supports necessary for holistic programs to effectively develop emotional intelligence and creativity in early childhood
STEM Learning in Early Childhood Education: Preparing a Smart Generation from an Early Age Taufikin Taufikin
Journal of Gemilang Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): NOVEMBER-JOG
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/hmnpwc21

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STEM learning has become an essential foundation in early childhood education due to its capacity to strengthen scientific reasoning, computational thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity from the earliest years of development. This study employs a systematic literature review of 38 empirical and conceptual publications within the last decade to examine how STEM learning prepares a smart generation from an early age. The results reveal that hands-on scientific inquiry, digital and robotics-enhanced learning, STEAM creativity integration, and culturally contextual STEM programs consistently promote analytical reasoning, motivation, resilience, and innovative thinking. Sustainability, however, requires teacher readiness, strong school leadership, active parental involvement, resource continuity, and time allocation that protects inquiry-based play. This study contributes by synthesizing a conceptual map of the pedagogical and institutional components necessary for STEM to successfully support future-ready development in early childhood
Sensory Play in Early Childhood Education: The Key to Stimulating the Brain and Creativity of Young Children Arjulayana Arjulayana
Journal of Gemilang Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): NOVEMBER-JOG
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/rtjsfx19

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Sensory play has become a foundational component in early childhood education because it stimulates neural development, creativity, emotional regulation, and fine motor control through direct multisensory engagement. This study employs a systematic literature review of 34 peer-reviewed publications to synthesize evidence on how sensory play promotes brain activation and creative capacities in young children. The findings demonstrate that tactile experiences, movement-based sensory activities, symbolic and dramatic play, and structured multisensory learning tools consistently strengthen cognitive functioning, emotional stability, imagination, and motor coordination. Sustainability requires alignment among teachers, school leadership, parents, and communities to institutionalize sensory play as a long-term pedagogical priority rather than a supplementary activity. This study contributes by mapping the mechanisms, learning components, and sustainability requirements that enable sensory play to function as a holistic developmental framework in early childhood education
Enhancing Emotional Intelligence through Role-Play Activities in Early Childhood Education Citra Dewi
Journal of Gemilang Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): NOVEMBER-JOG
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/2k38fz11

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This study examines how role-play activities enhance emotional intelligence in early childhood education through a systematic literature review of 33 empirical and conceptual publications. Findings demonstrate that role-play develops emotional awareness, empathy, emotional regulation, social collaboration, and executive functioning through experiential and imaginative interactions. Children learn to understand and manage emotions by embodying diverse social characters, negotiating group dynamics, and engaging in emotionally rich scenarios supported by teacher facilitation. Sustainability of role-play requires structural support including teacher professional development, leadership commitment, parental involvement, resource management, and cultural contextualization to ensure consistent emotional learning rather than occasional dramatic play. This review contributes by synthesizing mechanisms and pedagogical components that make role-play a holistic and sustainable approach to enhancing emotional intelligence in early childhood education.
Inclusive Early Childhood Education for Children with Special Needs: Challenges and Strategies Said Ashlan
Journal of Gemilang Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): NOVEMBER-JOG
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62872/kvf6br85

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This study examines the challenges and strategies of implementing inclusive early childhood education for children with special needs through a systematic literature review of 31 academic sources. The synthesis shows that inclusion in early childhood settings remains hindered by insufficient teacher preparedness, rigid standardized curricula, limited multidisciplinary support, poor peer acceptance, parental misalignment, cultural stigma, and inadequate classroom infrastructure. However, the findings also highlight that successful inclusion emerges when learning environments apply differentiated instruction, teacher professional development, collaborative intervention planning, structured social inclusion design, and strong leadership commitment supported by family and community partnerships. Sustainable inclusion requires an educational ecosystem in which pedagogy, institutional support, parental involvement, community values, and resource management function cohesively to ensure equitable participation and positive developmental outcomes. This review provides a holistic strategic foundation to guide early childhood institutions in creating resilient and inclusive learning environments for children with special needs

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