This course provides an understanding of the nature of early childhood education, aims, functions and principles of early childhood education, approaches to early childhood education, character thinking, AUD development theory, play theory, multiple intelligences, early childhood education curriculum,
PAUD learning models, Steam and Loose Parts, early childhood education implementation models. , as well as best practices for implementing early childhood education in Indonesia.
Lectures are carried out by presenting theory in class and also by observing quality early childhood education institutions, to see directly the management of education and the implementation of theory from this course. Indicators of success in this course are if students can properly understand the material presented in class, are able to explain theory and apply it to the assignments given, and students are able to answer questions correctly regarding material regarding the theory and practice of early childhood education.