The Role of Students in the Early Childhood Islamic Education Program in the Digital Transformation of Early Childhood Education

Abstrak

This study examines the role of Early Childhood Islamic Education (PIAUD) students in supporting the transformation of digital learning in early childhood education. The research employs a qualitative case study approach involving 78 PIAUD students from Universitas Al-Qur’an Ittifaqiah Indralaya and STAI Kuningan, West Java. Data were collected through Likert-scale questionnaires and in-depth interviews, and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles and Huberman. The findings indicate that the majority of students demonstrate strong conceptual understanding, readiness, and positive perceptions toward digital learning implementation in early childhood settings. More than 80 percent of respondents agreed that digital learning is important and have implemented digital media during teaching practice. Students contribute as innovators, facilitators, mediators, and digital literacy advocates within PAUD institutions. However, challenges remain related to infrastructure, access, and the need for developmentally appropriate digital use. The study concludes that PIAUD students hold a strategic position as agents of digital transformation while maintaining pedagogical principles aligned with early childhood development.