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Journal overview

Aims:
Al-Athfal: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak aims to provide a forum for consideration of issues and for the exchange of information and ideas on research and practice in the field of children’s education in Muslim society.

Al-Athfal: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak features original research in children’s education in Muslim society from around the world. With this as its main focus, it should be emphasized that the definition of education contains parenting and its multidisciplinary approach, covering all related fields, including Islamic religion, psychology, sociology, child’s health and social work. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025)

All articles in this issue were authored/co-authored by 55 authors from countries (The Netherlands, South Africa, Scotland, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, India, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia)
   

Transformative Leadership in the Sustainable Development of Early Childhood Education Teachers in South Africa: A Systematic Literature Review

Pinias Chikuvadze , Claretah Makuvire , Christopher Mutseekwa , Joseph Zuva

Pages 1-16

Views: 1227 | 698 PDF Downloads | 82 XML Views
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Published online: 26 April 2025
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Instilling Religious Moderation in Early Childhood at Raudhatul Athfal Ponorogo: The Role of National Insight-Based Learning

Lilis Suryani , Siti Fatimah , Jarudin , Mohd Aarif

Pages 17-34

Views: 585 | 258 PDF Downloads | 62 XML Views
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Published online: 10 June 2025
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Exploring the Integration of Digital Media in Islamic Early Childhood Education: Evidence from Kindergartens in Pontianak City

Laili Ramadani , Juliwis Kardi , Nurul Khairani Ismail , Siti Salina Samaun , Nur Hamzah

Pages 35-47

Views: 717 | 263 PDF Downloads | 58 XML Views
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Published online: 14 June 2025
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Screen Time vs. Speaking Time: A Qualitative Comparison of Speech Development in Toddlers with Different Gadget Use Patterns

Safiruddin Al Baqi , Nur Afiah

Pages 49-68

Views: 999 | 376 PDF Downloads | 146 XML Views
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Published online: 26 June 2025
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Psychosocial Effect of Grade Retention of Learners in The Foundation Phase: A South African Case Study

Roy Venketsamy

Pages 69-81

Views: 354 | 140 PDF Downloads | 60 XML Views
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Published online: 26 June 2025
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Character Quest: A Mixed-Methods Study of Role-Playing Games and Self-Regulation Skill in Kindergarten

Rahayu Dwi Utami , Ku-Ares Tawandorloh

Pages 83-95

Views: 922 | 337 PDF Downloads | 80 XML Views
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Published online: 30 June 2025
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Whispers of Wisdom: A Qualitative Case Study on Character Education through Dodaidi Lullabies in Aceh’s Early Childhood

Munawwarah Munawwarah , Sri Astuti , Nadia Futhira , Isramatur Rahmi

Pages 97-104

Views: 522 | 234 PDF Downloads | 52 XML Views
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Published online: 30 June 2025
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Exploring the Impact of Digital Literacy on Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Education: A Systematic Literature Review

Anggun Karnita , Siti Aisyah , Noviana Mustapa , Erie Siti Syarah , Della Raymena Jovanka , Samihah bt Mahamud

Pages 105-134

Views: 1336 | 355 PDF Downloads | 118 XML Views
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Published online: 30 June 2025
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Back to Surau: Redefining Early Childhood Character Education Through the Lens of Minangkabau Culture

Rina Syafrida , Nancy Riana , Nia Karnia , Marzeni Ismail

Pages 135-152

Views: 373 | 177 PDF Downloads | 68 XML Views
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Published online: 30 June 2025
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Screen Time vs. Active Play: How Digital Exposure Impacts the Acquisition of Fundamental Motor Skills in Early Childhood

Ilga Maria , Mada-o Puteh

Pages 153-170

Views: 927 | 375 PDF Downloads | 119 XML Views
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Published online: 30 June 2025
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Strategies of Early Childhood Teachers in Implementing the Pancasila Student Profile through Differentiated Learning: A Case Study

Dewi Fitriani , Teuku Zulfikar , Habiburrahim Habiburrahim

Pages 171-194

Views: 345 | 106 PDF Downloads | 48 XML Views
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Published online: 30 June 2025
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Hexis of the Body and the Project of Active Piety in Islamic Early Childhood Education in Solo

Nur Tanfidiyah , Sangkot Sirait

Pages 195-211

Views: 239 | 70 PDF Downloads | 23 XML Views
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Published online: 30 June 2025
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Implementing and Addressing Challenges of LIMASTERS Integration in Early Childhood Education: A Case Study

Mastikawati Mastikawati , Nazurty Nazurty , Hendra Sofyan , Yantoro Yantoro

Pages 213-224

Views: 80 | 47 PDF Downloads
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Published online: 30 June 2025
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Cultural Cooking as Parenting Pedagogy: Strengthening Father–Child Attachment in Early Childhood Education

Vivi Anggraini , Rahmi Dwi Febriani , Ezi Anggraini , Adi Priyanto , Tia Novela , Yulsyofriend Yulsyofriend , Dwi Septia Ochi Wahyuni

Pages 225-234

Views: 101 | 67 PDF Downloads
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Published online: 30 June 2025
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From Ritual to Classroom: The Transposition of Islamic and Local Culture in Early Childhood Arts Education Curriculum

Bahtiar Arbi , Muhammad Jazuli , Wadiyo , Agus Cahyono , Brian Trinanda Kusuma Adi

Pages 235-248

Views: 97 | 44 PDF Downloads
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Published online: 30 June 2025
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Features original research on children's education in Muslim societies worldwide, with a focus on education that includes parenting and a multidisciplinary approach, covering related fields such as Islamic religion, psychology, sociology, child health, and social work.