FORMULATING A QURAN-INTEGRATED STEM LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCATION BASED ON CURRICULUM 2026 AND CHILD DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS
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https://doi.org/10.35631/IJMOE.829086Keywords:
Early Childhood Education, Learning Framework, Preschool STEM, Preschool Pedagogy, Quran IntegrationAbstract
This study aims to explore and develop a conceptual basis for the formation of a STEM learning framework integrating the Quran at the preschool level, in line with the 2026 Preschool Curriculum and the developmental needs of children. This study was conducted due to the lack of a systematic learning framework and clear pedagogical guidelines to support the integration of STEM and the Quran in preschool teaching practices. A basic qualitative research approach (Basic Qualitative Inquiry) was used, involving semi-structured interviews with five participants among preschool teachers and private kindergarten operators. The data was analyzed using manual coding and thematic analysis techniques to identify main patterns and themes. The study findings identified two main themes, namely the need for a systematic STEM learning framework integrating the Quran and the need for pedagogical elements and practical teaching guidelines. This study found that the absence of a clear structure and guidelines caused the integration of the Quran in STEM learning to be implemented inconsistently and symbolically. Therefore, this study contributes to the development of a conceptual basis for the formation of a holistic, integrated and developmentally appropriate learning framework for preschool children, thus supporting efforts to strengthen STEM education based on Islamic values in early childhood.
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