Creating a Learning Ecosystem Conducive to Language Development in Early Childhood in Society 5.0 Era.

Abstract

Early childhood literacy lays a crucial foundation for lifelong learning, especially in the digital age, which presents numerous challenges and opportunities. Children today have access to wide variety of information and media through the internet and digital devices. While this can positively impact learning skills, it can also lead to distractions, time management problems, and health issues. Therefore, creating a positive early childhood learning ecosystem requires a context-specific framework, considering the realities of each area. Fundamentally, it should promote literacy, sufficient knowledge for employment, self-sufficiency, and adequate skills for higher education. Parents and teachers play a vital role in selecting age-appropriate media and fostering a collaborative learning ecosystem. This includes joint development, shared goals, and opportunities for everyone to contribute ideas for improving learning activities. These ideas should serve as a guideline for developing the learning ecosystem within the school, enhancing learning potential. Safety and quality of content are paramount to maximize the benefits of digital media use. The use of digital devices and applications to enhance reading and writing skills should be monitored to prevent excessive reliance on technology that could lead to the declining of independent reading and writing skills. Limiting digital time is crucial to prevent children from spending excessive time playing games or watching videos. It also promotes learning through non-technology activities such as reading, playing, and everyday conversation, so that children can develop language skills comprehensively and, in a manner, consistent with promoting behavior and emotional-mental learning in all aspects of early childhood.