Focus and Scope

Focus

Al-Athfaal: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini focuses on advancing the quality of early childhood education through the development of instructional strategies, educational management practices, psychological understanding of early learners, and the integration of educational media. Emphasis is given to studies that incorporate Islamic values, local wisdom, and culturally relevant teaching approaches. The journal also accommodates interdisciplinary research that contributes to innovative, inclusive, and contextualized early childhood learning practices.

Scope

The scope of Al-Athfaal includes but is not limited to:

  1. Child Development and Educational Psychology in Early Childhood Contexts
    • Cognitive, social-emotional, language, and motor development in young children
    • Psychological factors affecting early childhood learning
    • Pedagogical strategies for effective early childhood instruction
  2. Early Learning in Islamic and Cultural Perspectives
    • Approaches to integrating Islamic values into early learning
    • Cultural and local wisdom-based learning models
    • Character education through faith-based storytelling and play
  3. Curriculum and Instructional Innovation in PAUD
    • Development of play-based and project-based learning models
    • Implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in early childhood education
    • Classroom practices that foster creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking
  4. Media and Technology in Early Childhood Education
    • Design and evaluation of age-appropriate educational media
    • Use of digital tools and gamification in PAUD learning
    • Promoting digital literacy among early childhood educators and learners
  5. Institutional Management and Teacher Professionalism
    • Leadership and quality assurance in early childhood institutions
    • Professional development for PAUD educators
    • Educational supervision and teacher performance evaluation
  6. Physical Education, Health, and Gross Motor Development
    • Physical activities and movement programs for early learners
    • Promoting health, hygiene, and nutrition in early childhood settings
    • Gross motor skill development through active play
  7. Inclusive Education and Special Needs in Early Childhood
    • Inclusive practices for children with special needs
    • Curriculum adaptations for inclusive classrooms
    • Collaborative roles of parents, teachers, and communities
  8. Program Evaluation and Policy in Early Childhood Education
    • Evaluation of early childhood education programs and interventions
    • Analysis of national and local policies on early education
    • Comparative studies of early childhood education systems globally