A Critical Outlook on MoNE Early Childhood Education Curriculum in terms of 21st Century Skills

Abstract

This study aims to critically examine the salience of 21st century skills in MoNE 2013 early childhood education curriculum (curriculum booklet and activity book). In the study, document analysis, a form of qualitative research, was adopted. MoNE 2013 early childhood education curriculum was systematically examined based on learning and innovation skills, life and career skills, and information, media, and technology skills in 21st Century Skills Early Learning Framework. Descriptive analysis was used to examine and organize the data contained in the documents. The results of the study showed that the curriculum booklet and activity book provided acknowledgement and support for learning and innovation skills and life and career skills. On the other hand, the results of the study revealed that information, media, and technology skills were not addressed in the curriculum booklet and activity book. Clearly, MoNE 2013 early childhood curriculum had the potential to support the implementation of 21st century skills for early childhood.