Focus & Scope

Aims and Scope

Jurnal Pendidikan Anak • Department of Early Childhood Education, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta

Jurnal Pendidikan Anak (p-ISSN: 2302-6804, e-ISSN: 2579-4531) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Department of Early Childhood Education, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta in collaboration with Perkumpulan Pengelola Jurnal PAUD (PPJ PAUD) Indonesia.

Aims and Focus

The journal aims to provide an academic platform for researchers, academicians, educators, and practitioners to disseminate high-quality original research articles and theoretical reviews in Early Childhood Care, Development, and Education (ECCDE). The journal emphasizes innovative practices, novel pedagogical perspectives, and evidence-based interventions that support the holistic development of children from birth to age eight.

Scope and Thematic Areas

Jurnal Pendidikan Anak welcomes empirical and theoretical manuscripts covering, but not limited to, the following core domains:

1. Child Development & Psychology
  • Moral, religious, and character values in early childhood
  • Physical-motor development and movement education
  • Social-emotional growth and psychological well-being
  • Cognitive, logic, and early language development
  • Creativity, aesthetics, and artistic expression
  • Early developmental screening, assessment, and intervention
2. Pedagogy, Curriculum & Learning Innovations
  • Theories of play and play-based learning models
  • Innovative instructional strategies, models, and approaches
  • Educational play tools (APE) and loose parts media
  • Learning media, digital technology, and STEAM in early childhood education
3. Management, Policy & Inclusion
  • Early childhood institution management, governance, and quality assurance
  • Inclusive education and early intervention for special needs children
  • Child protection, safety, rights, and child empowerment
  • Early childhood teacher education, self-efficacy, and professional development
4. Family, Culture & Community Engagement
  • Parenting practices, family literacy, and home-school partnerships
  • Community-based early childhood care and education
  • Integration of local culture and indigenous knowledge in early learning
  • Early childhood nutrition, physical health, and hygiene habits

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

  • Original Research Articles: Rigorous quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and classroom action research (PTK) that present original empirical findings with sound methodological frameworks.
  • Review Articles: Comprehensive systematic literature reviews and meta-analyses critically examining contemporary debates, theoretical shifts, and policy directions in early childhood education.