Early Childhood Education

Before we step further theme of early childhood education , so here we have to understand what it is education itself and what is meant by an early age .

Education is the same that I have said is a process to increase the knowledge , skills and self-reliance . So education is aimed at the establishment of a human character . And most times it is either in the formation of the early age .

What is meant by an early age is the age range 0 years to under 6 years ( before the age of basic education ) . So early childhood education is to provide educational stimulation to assist the growth and development of the body and spirit to be prepared for further education through informal , formal and non-formal . And I think early childhood education for children is the most suitable educators PARENTS ARE CHILDREN . So here is the role of parents is very important for the future of early childhood education .

Why is early childhood education is important ?
Because according to the study , 50 % of human intelligence capability development occurs by the age of 4 years old , also the physical development of brain tissue by 80 % . And at the peak of the brain growth at the age of 18 years . And after that the development will stagnate and even fall though aided by good nutrition .

As it is known that early childhood education aimed at preparation for further education . So that early childhood education is the best investment for the future parents to our children .

The purpose of early childhood education are :
The main purpose : to establish a qualified child , the child grows and develops in accordance with the level of development that has optimal readiness in entering basic education and through life in the accompanying dewasa.Tujuan : to help prepare children achieve learning readiness ( academic ) in school .
In short , early childhood education is a form of education that focuses on laying the foundation toward growth and physical development ( fine and gross motor coordination ) , intellect (the intellect , creativity , emotional intelligence , spiritual intelligence ) , socio-emotional ( attitude and behavior as well as religious ) language and communication , according to the uniqueness and developmental stages through which early childhood .
What is the difference children who receive early childhood education in a quality institution with a child who did not get early childhood education ?
According to Byrnes ( Winning the title of Woman of the Year Vitasoy Australia ) in early childhood education institutions are good , children will learn to be an independent person , socialize strong , confident , has a great curiosity , can take an idea , develop ideas , go to another school and ready to learn , quick to adapt , and a passion for learning .
Meanwhile, the children who did not receive early childhood education , will be slow to accept something . Children who do not receive proper early childhood education , would like a car that does not leak gas . Children are educated early age appropriate to have a full tank , the engine will direct the way so he's in a new place . While children are not educated early age will start the engine trouble , become sluggish .
It is undeniable that early childhood education is an education that is very fundamental and strategic human resource development . Once the importance of education is not surprising that many countries pay great attention to education is up to the government of Indonesia also provide free education up to junior level .