Peer-reviewed article
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AS THE FOUNDATION OF LIFELONG LEARNING
Arnita Fitri, Aisyah Oktavia Siregar, Deswi Wahyuni, Hamdi Abdullah Hasibuan ·
Summary
Written by AI, not yet AICS's view · claude-haiku-4-5-20251001This literature review examines how early childhood education shapes cognitive development, emotional maturity, and lifelong learning. The authors argue that quality learning experiences in early childhood correlate with later academic achievement, psychological well-being, and economic contribution in adulthood. The study emphasizes that investing in early childhood education is a fundamental strategy for sustainable human resource development.
Key points
- Early childhood education is a critical period that shapes cognitive foundations and learning habits
- Quality of learning experiences during childhood correlates with later academic achievement
- Early childhood education correlates with psychological well-being in adulthood
- Early childhood education correlates with economic contribution as adults
- Investment in early childhood education is presented as fundamental for sustainable human resource development
Limitations
This is a literature review without primary data collection or empirical testing, so it cannot establish causal relationships or provide quantitative evidence of the strength of these correlations. The document does not specify which specific early childhood education interventions or programs were reviewed, limiting clarity on what practices are being evaluated.
Abstract
Early childhood education is not merely the initial stage of formal education, but rather a critical period that shapes individuals’ cognitive foundations, emotional maturity, and learning habits. Early childhood education plays a strategic role in fostering readiness for lifelong learning and serves as the foundation for lifelong learning. This study employed a qualitative approach focused on a literature review. The data used in this study were secondary data obtained from books, journals, and published articles. The data collection method used was a literature review. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data collection, verification, and drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the quality of learning experiences during childhood has a significant correlation with later academic achievement, psychological well-being, and economic contribution as adults. The novelty of this article lies in the emphasis that investment in PAUD is a fundamental strategy for realizing sustainable human resource development.