Maritime Curriculum Policy for Early Childhood in North Maluku

Abstract

The research focused on the implementation of maritime curriculum policy for early childhood in North Maluku. Maritime curriculum policy is one effort to develop the spirit of sportsmanship because the aim is to re-create an agrarian country and also to support its cultural potential. This study was conducted in one preschool as a pilot school for marine education since 2019. The qualitative methodology was applied to explore the implementation of maritime curriculum policy in early childhood. Data are collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. It was analyzed using taxonomic analysis. Findings indicate that based on the indicator issued by the Coordinator Ministry of Maritime Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, PAUD Pembina 1 has successfully implemented this program, although it was not optimal. There is still a lack of maritime subject teachers owned by the school, knowledge and abilities of kindergarten students, and also inadequate facilities. Therefore, it is necessary to link all parties from the central government, local government, and schools in implementing the maritime curriculum program for the success of maritime-based early childhood education.