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Jurnal CARE
ISSN : 23552034     EISSN : 25279513     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
JURNAL CARE is a scientific journal on Early Childhood Education that aims to communicate research results of professors, teachers, practitioners, and scientists in the field of early childhood education covering the fields of basic teaching in preschool, applied science and analytical-critical studies in the field of care-giving, child protection and child nutrition and health.
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Expressive Language Development of Children with Speech Delay in Early Childhood Education Environments Adies Ganistya Nabila; Eny Nur Aisyah; Wuri Astuti
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas PGRI Madiun

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i1.23626

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Expressive language ability can be defined as a child’s capacity to articulate words and use language to convey their thoughts to others. This study aims to describe and identify the expressive language development of early childhood learners who experience speech delay, as well as to examine the factors that influence this development within the context of early childhood education environments. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach using a case study method. Data were collected through triangulation, drawing from observations, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model, which includes data collection, data display, data condensation, and conclusions drawing/verifying. The findings indicate that the expressive language development of children with speech delay is not solely dependent on the child’s internal conditions, but is also influenced by support from the educational environment. Effective collaboration between teachers and parents serves as a key factor in successfully enhancing the expressive language abilities of children with speech delay.
Transforming Bhukere Local Ecological Knowledge through Fish Puppet Theater to Strengthen Lake Sentani Biodiversity Literacy in Early Childhood Education Putri Prabu Utami; Bayu Aji Suseno; Retnoning Adji Widi Astuti; Marwati; Nathalia Dwijayanti; Wigati Yektiningtyas; Hence Sahusilawane
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i2.25718

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Lake Sentani is a freshwater ecosystem of significant ecological and socio-cultural value to the people of Papua; however, the sustainability of its biodiversity faces pressure from habitat degradation and the presence of introduced fish species. This study aims to reconstruct ecological knowledge embedded in the bhukere practice as a source of ecological literacy, develop a bhukere-based fish puppet theater to introduce the biodiversity of Lake Sentani, and identify children's responses to this medium. The study employed the Research and Development (R&D) method with a descriptive qualitative approach, encompassing stages of exploration, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and product refinement. The research subjects consisted of 58 children aged 4–5 years from two early childhood education centers in Waena Urban Village, Jayapura City. The developed product is a puppet theater performance titled Niko and Bhukere, which integrates local fish characters, ecological narratives, music, children's songs, and bhukere props made from natural materials and inorganic waste. The results indicate that the performance achieved a positive attention level of 85.4%, an increase in biodiversity understanding from 48.3% to 88.4%, a positive affective response of 88.4%, and a conservation behavior rate of 82.8%. These findings demonstrate that bhukere based fish puppet theater holds pedagogical potential as a medium for ecological literacy that is contextual, participatory, and grounded in local culture. Integrating community ecological knowledge, Lake Sentani's biodiversity, and performing arts offers an innovative strategy for fostering ecological awareness and concern among early childhood learners.
An Experimental Approach Using Papuan-Culture-Based Lahpah Dance Music to Foster Environmental Awareness in Early Childhood Marwati Marwati; Putri Prabu Utami; Bayu Aji Suseno; Muhammad Ilham Mustain Murda; Sarah Sabrina Mukaddam; Tria Ocktarizka
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i2.25747

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The issue of waste, particularly inorganic waste, requires a sustainable management strategy alongside an educational approach capable of fostering environmentally conscious behavior from an early age. This study aims to develop Lahpah (an acronym for Waste Sorting dance music grounded in Papuan culture using an experimental approach to serve as a medium for environmental education and the cultivation of environmental awareness in young children. The study employs a qualitative approach with a practice-based research design, positioning exploration, experimentation, creation, and artistic reflection as integral components of the research process. The research was conducted at YPPK Bintang Kecil Kindergarten in Jayapura City from June to December 2025. Data were gathered through observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and literature review, and subsequently analyzed interactively through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The results indicate that inorganic waste holds potential as material for alternative musical instruments through processes of selection, cleaning, design, and acoustic experimentation. This exploration yielded rhythmic instruments and aerophones, which were then integrated into a children's song titled Sorting and Selecting Waste and a dance choreography representing the actions of collecting, sorting, and maintaining environmental cleanliness. The integration of musical elements, movement, and Papuan cultural values ​​created an artistic experience that was contextual, participatory, and educational. Children's responses during rehearsals demonstrated active engagement through observing, playing instruments, imitating rhythmic patterns, and performing choreographic movements. The design of Lahpah dance music offers potential as an arts-based learning model that integrates artistic innovation, local culture, environmental education, and the development of environmental consciousness in young children.
Exploring the Coexistence of Compassion Fatigue and Compassion Satisfaction among Caregivers of Children with Special Needs Darby Hie; Shanty Sudarji; Sherly
Jurnal CARE (Children Advisory Research and Education) Vol. 14 No. 2
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25273/jcare.v14i2.25760

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Children with special needs may require placement in care facilities when their parents are unable to provide adequate and continuous care. Consequently, caregivers play an important role in meeting children's needs and providing ongoing support, which may generate both negative and positive psychological experiences. This study aims to explore the lived experiences of caregivers of children with special needs who simultaneously experience compassion fatigue and compassion satisfaction. A qualitative phenomenological approach was employed, involving three caregivers at Orphanage X who cared for children with special needs ranging from early childhood to adolescence. Data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, generating three main themes: (1) altruism, reflecting the interpretation of caregiving as a calling to serve God rather than merely as a job or source of income; (2) workload and challenges in caregiving, evident in physical and emotional exhaustion resulting from limited rest time as well as the complexity of the needs and behaviors of the children in their care; and (3) internal resources, encompassing spirituality and social support as pillars of resilience, along with the inner satisfaction that grows alongside the children's positive development. These findings indicate the need for institutional attention to balancing job demands with adequate rest time and compensation, strengthening social support systems, and promoting the sustained psychological well-being and resilience of caregivers.