Addressing Diversity Through Religious Education In The Early Childhood Education Curriculum (Case Studies in Early Childhood Institutions)

Abstract

Education is the right of all citizens; diversity is a challenge for the world of education to meet the needs of inclusive education. This study aims to describe ECE addressing diversity through religious education in early childhood education. This research is a type of qualitative case study research model with researchers as observer participants.This research produces the following findings, (1) Permata Hati early childhood education institution develops a local curriculum based on religious education, (2) Religious education is an approach to local curriculum development, (3) The services provided are the same across the diversity of students at Permata Hati Early Childhood Education Institutions(4) Children with special needs show progress in development, especially in social, emotional, language and spiritual development.