Challenges and Demands in Indigenous Early Childhood Education: A systematic literature review

Shahrul Afzan Samsul Ali; Abdul Halim Masnan; Nurul Khairani Ismail

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7071

Authors

Shahrul Afzan Samsul Ali Faculty of Human Development, Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Abdul Halim Masnan Faculty of Human Development, Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
Nurul Khairani Ismail Faculty of Education, National University of Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI33.7071

Keywords:

Challenges, Demands, Early Childhood Education, Indigenous

Abstract

Previous studies have extensively discussed the quality of early childhood education (ECE); however, research specifically focusing on Indigenous ECE remains limited. This gap highlights the need for systematic research. This review aims to identify the challenges and needs in the preschool education of Indigenous children. The review process involved five steps: the use of a review protocol, formulation of research questions, systematic searches in databases such as Scopus, ERIC, and Science Direct, followed by quality appraisal, data extraction, and analysis. Notably, the thematic analysis identified four main themes: culture and language, relationship and engagement, guideline documents, and resources.

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