https://journal.bestscholar.id/index.php/jecet/issue/feed 2025-04-18T00:00:00+08:00 Nita Priyanti nitapriyanti@panca-sakti.ac.id Open Journal Systems <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Journal of Early Childhood Education and Teaching (JECET)</strong> is an open-access journal that publishes high-quality research in the field of early childhood education. Theoretical and empirical double-blind peer-reviewed articles are published either in Indonesian or in English. This journal is targeted at researchers, educators, students of early childhood education, and early childhood education professionals, along with stakeholders of early childhood education around the world. This journal is published by CV Berkah Syahdin Trust (CV BEST). The journal is published since 2024 periodically four times in a year in March, June, September and December.</p> https://journal.bestscholar.id/index.php/jecet/article/view/15 2025-02-20T21:56:19+08:00 Salsya Iffana Syaharra salsaifana21@gmail.com

<h3><strong>Purpose</strong> – The lack of engaging and interactive educational media for introducing sexual education to young children has led to inadequate understanding of basic concepts. This study aims to develop responsive smart poster media as an educational tool tailored to the developmental characteristics of early childhood, in order to enhance their understanding of sexual education.</h3> <h3><strong>Method</strong>– This research adopts a Research and Development (R&amp;D) approach using the 4D model by Thiagarajan, limited to the development stage. Primary data were collected through feedback, suggestions, and assessments from expert validators and practitioners using validity and practicality evaluation instruments. Validity was assessed based on graphic feasibility, language suitability, and media functionality. Practicality focused on content relevance and usefulness in the learning process. The instruments were reviewed by two experts and two early childhood education practitioners.</h3> <h3><strong>Findings</strong> – The responsive smart poster media received a validity score of 90.59%, categorized as highly valid, and a practicality score of 90.71%, categorized as highly practical. These results indicate that the media is both appropriate and effective for introducing sexual education to young children.</h3> <p>Research implications/limitations – This study is limited to early development and initial trials. Further research is needed to assess long-term effectiveness and broader implementation.</p>

2025-04-19T00:00:00+08:00 Copyright (c) 2025 Salsya Iffana Syaharra https://journal.bestscholar.id/index.php/jecet/article/view/16 2025-02-20T21:37:25+08:00 Delma Khodarsih delmaqhodarsiyyh@gmail.com Meliana Sari melianasari@uinmybatusangkar.ac.id Carlos Pérez CarlosPérez@gmail.com

<p><strong>Purpose</strong> – Symbolic thinking is a fundamental cognitive ability that enables children to understand and use symbols, such as numbers and letters, to represent real-world concepts. This study aims to develop the Magic Cube Numbers educational tool to enhance symbolic thinking skills in children aged 4–5 years.</p> <p><strong>Design/methods/approach</strong> – This research utilizes a Research and Development (R&amp;D) approach, adopting the 4D model by Thiagarajan—Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate—while focusing on the Develop stage. Data were collected using expert validation sheets and teacher practicality questionnaires, with evaluations conducted by two expert validators and two practitioner teachers.</p> <p><strong>Findings</strong> – The Magic Cube Numbers tool obtained a validity score of 82.14%, categorized as "very valid," and a practicality score of 93.84%, categorized as "very practical." These results demonstrate the tool’s relevance, usability, and potential to support children’s symbolic thinking development<strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>Research implications/limitations</strong> – The findings suggest that Magic Cube Numbers is an effective medium for strengthening symbolic recognition and early numeracy. However, the study is limited by its small sample size and specific setting. Broader testing and long-term observation are recommended for generalization and sustainability.</p> <p><strong>Originality/value</strong> – This study offers a novel contribution by focusing specifically on symbolic thinking—an often underrepresented aspect of early cognitive development. Through a play-based approach that integrates numerical and alphabetical symbols, Magic Cube Numbers provides practical value for educators and enriches early learning strategies rooted in cognitive development theory.</p> <p> </p>

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