Introducing Earthquake Preparedness Songs as an Educational Medium in the Early Childhood Education Curriculum: Disaster Mitigation Learning Strategies from an Early Age

Indra Yeni, Desyandri, Rudi Nofindra, Alrizka Hairi Dilfa, Andriana Tanjung

2025

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of using an earthquake preparedness song as an educational medium within the Early Childhood Education (PAUD) curriculum, as well as to explore appropriate disaster mitigation learning strategies for young children. The study is based on an integrated thematic learning approach, Piaget’s theory of cognitive development in early childhood, and music-based learning that emphasizes emotional stimulation and memory retention. This is a qualitative research using a case study approach. The research subjects consisted of teachers, group B students (aged 5–6 years), and school principals from two early childhood education institutions located in earthquake-prone areas in West Sumatra Province. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, documentation, and analysis of learning activities using the earthquake preparedness song. The results indicate that the song effectively improves children's understanding of basic steps during an earthquake, such as "drop, cover, and hold on", and strengthens their ability to remain calm. The song also enhances children's emotional engagement, improves information retention, and serves as a valuable tool for teachers to deliver mitigation materials in a fun and engaging manner. The study recommends the systematic integration of disaster-related content into the PAUD curriculum through child-friendly and contextual approaches.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Yeni I., Desyandri., Nofindra R., Dilfa A. and Tanjung A. (2025). Introducing Earthquake Preparedness Songs as an Educational Medium in the Early Childhood Education Curriculum: Disaster Mitigation Learning Strategies from an Early Age. In Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE; ISBN 978-989-758-788-7, SciTePress, pages 91-96. DOI: 10.5220/0014069600004935

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icece25,
author={Indra Yeni and Desyandri and Rudi Nofindra and Alrizka Hairi Dilfa and Andriana Tanjung},
title={Introducing Earthquake Preparedness Songs as an Educational Medium in the Early Childhood Education Curriculum: Disaster Mitigation Learning Strategies from an Early Age},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE},
year={2025},
pages={91-96},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0014069600004935},
isbn={978-989-758-788-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Early Childhood Education - Volume 1: ICECE
TI - Introducing Earthquake Preparedness Songs as an Educational Medium in the Early Childhood Education Curriculum: Disaster Mitigation Learning Strategies from an Early Age
SN - 978-989-758-788-7
AU - Yeni I.
AU - Desyandri.
AU - Nofindra R.
AU - Dilfa A.
AU - Tanjung A.
PY - 2025
SP - 91
EP - 96
DO - 10.5220/0014069600004935
PB - SciTePress