Vol. 2 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Early Childhood Education Perspectives

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This issue comprises seven articles, authored or co-authored by 19 scholars representing 17 distinct affiliations across 8 countries. This issue will continue to be updated as additional manuscripts complete the peer-review, revision, and editorial processes. Malaysia Thailand Libya Indonesia India Egypt Philippines Pakistan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1
Published: 2026-02-17

Articles

  • Revisiting Critical Thinking in Early Childhood: A Bibliometric Review of Trends During and After COVID-19 Pandemic

    William Ben Gunawan, INTI International University, Malaysia
    Eka Anggraeny, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
    1-17
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.178

  • The Lauḥ Method in Early Childhood Qur’anic Pedagogy: A Case Study on Memorization Strategies at Zawiyah Asmariyah, Libya

    Taufik Awan Wibowo, Al-Asmarya Islamic University, Libya
    Fiqi Restu Subekti, Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University, Indonesia
    18-30
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.174

  • Healthy Lifestyle Education Through Play-Based Learning among Children Aged Three to Four Years: A Case Study in Indonesia

    Prima Trisna Aji, Lincoln College University, Malaysia
    Elinda Rizkasari, Universitas Slamet Riyadi Surakarta, Indonesia
    Arief Shofyan Baidhowy, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia
    31-40
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.176

  • Integration of Neuroscience into Early Childhood Educational Psychology: A Critical Literature Review of Cognition, Emotion, and Pedagogical Implications

    Hani Hasnah Safitri, Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia
    Ulul Albab, Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia
    Siti Mumun Muniroh, Universitas Islam Negeri K.H. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia
    Mohammad Adam, Universiti Islam Antarbangsa Sultan Islmail Petra University, Malaysia
    Faiz Akhmad Khan, Rajshree Institute of Management and Technology Bareilly Uttar Pradesh, India
    41-52
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.171

  • Comparative Study of Conventional and Montessori Learning Methods on the Cognitive Development of Preschool Children

    Hisyam Syafii, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta, Indonesia
    Husain Azhari , Universitas Al-Azhar Cairo, Egypt
    Rudyn Alaldaya, Mindanaou State University, Philippines
    53-64
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.173

  • Early Childhood Teachers' Attitudes Toward Gender-Neutral Pedagogical Practices: Insights from Indonesia and Pakistan

    Muhammad Rehan Sabir, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
    Dewi Candraningrum, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia
    65-78
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.206

  • Integrating Local Wisdom: Islamic Learning Management via Reyog Puppetry in Early Childhood Education

    Alip Sugianto, Universitas Muhammadiyah Ponorogo, Indonesia
    Sayid Abas, FSSG Sultan Zainal Abidin University, Malaysia
    79-89
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64850/jecep.v2i1.179