Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Environmental Learning and Educational Technologies (3rd ICELET 2025)

Differentiated Play-Based Learning to Strengthen Inclusive Early Childhood Education in Kepulauan Seribu

Authors
Endah Windiastuti1, *, Fatimah Noor Isnaini1, Ajeng Fitri Untariana1, Rahmah Novianti1
1Early Childhood Education Teacher Program Department, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: endah.windiastuti@unj.ac.id
Corresponding Author
Endah Windiastuti
Available Online 23 April 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-567-6_5How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Differentiated play-based learning; inclusive early childhood education; differentiated instruction
Abstract

This study aims to develop a differentiated play-based learning model to strengthen inclusive early childhood education in Kepulauan Seribu. The initiative emerged from challenges identified in implementing inclusive practices, where teachers often struggle to accommodate diverse developmental needs, interests, and learning profiles. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the research integrates theoretical analysis, contextual exploration, and principles of instructional design. Findings reveal gaps in teacher competence, limited inclusive learning resources, and the absence of structured play-based models that support differentiation. The proposed differentiated play-based learning design emphasizes integrating children’s readiness, interests, and learning profiles into joyful and developmentally appropriate learning experiences. This model is expected to help teachers create flexible and inclusive learning environments that honor the diversity of children in early childhood settings in Kepulauan Seribu. The outcomes contribute to strengthening inclusive learning practices and improving teachers’ professional capacity in designing adaptive and child-centered instruction.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Environmental Learning and Educational Technologies (3rd ICELET 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
23 April 2026
ISBN
978-2-38476-567-6
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-567-6_5How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2026 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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AU  - Endah Windiastuti
AU  - Fatimah Noor Isnaini
AU  - Ajeng Fitri Untariana
AU  - Rahmah Novianti
PY  - 2026
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PB  - Atlantis Press
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