ERIC Number: EJ1452977
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 19
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Exploring Online Preschool Programs in Children's Academic Preparation for Elementary School: A Case Study in Indonesia
Nurhayati; Siti Hawa Lubis; Mohammad Rindu Fajar Islamy; Achmad Faqihuddin
Cogent Education, v11 n1 Article 2433818 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed preschool education, expanding beyond traditional methods to include digital learning innovations, even in early childhood education. This study investigates the implementation of Islamic education through an Online Preschool Program in Indonesia. Using a qualitative approach, the research involved 20 parents as participants over eight months. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and document analysis and analyzed using NVIVO 12 software in conjunction with Miles and Huberman's framework. The findings highlight the diverse online preschool programs available, parents' motivations for and challenges in enrolling their children, and the perceived benefits and impacts on both parents and children. Key results show that the Online Preschool Program effectively supports parents in integrating Islamic education at home while also contributing to children's intellectual, social, and religious development and enhancing their readiness for formal schooling. This study fills gaps in previous research by providing an in-depth analysis of the role of online preschool programs in Islamic education during early childhood.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preschool Education, School Readiness, Electronic Learning, Religious Schools, Islam, Preschool Children, Parents, Parent Attitudes, Parent Participation, School Choice, Program Effectiveness, Distance Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indonesia
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