Dr. Luluk Elyana

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Dr. Luluk Elyana, M.Si. is an academic, researcher, expert, and manager of early childhood education (ECE) institutions in Ivet University Semarang Indonesia,, with a deep focus on educational management, curriculum development, and the integration of technology into parenting. As an institutional manager, she seamlessly combines organizational governance with pedagogical innovation. Throughout her academic and professional career, she has consistently explored how good school governance and innovative learning media can improve the quality of children's education in Indonesia. Main Research Focus Areas 1. Curriculum Development and Transformation Dr. Luluk is an active figure in guiding the transition of ECE curricula in Indonesia. Her research encompasses the analysis of the Merdeka Curriculum (Independent Curriculum), the New Paradigm Curriculum, and the development of a curriculum alignment model for non-formal education. She emphasizes the importance of an integrative holistic curriculum capable of fostering self-regulated learning in early childhood. 2. Parenting Management and Digitalization One of Dr. Luluk's significant contributions is in the area of Parenting Classes through e-learning media and digital multimedia. She extensively researches how digital media can be used as an educational tool for parents to optimize educational interactions with their children. Her recent works in 2024 and 2025 focus on digital application-based parenting management to support sustainable education. 3. Innovation in Learning Methods and Literacy In pedagogical aspects, she explores various methods ranging from Deep Learning and Visual Learning to play-based methods using concrete objects. Dr. Luluk also pays close attention to early childhood literacy, such as the innovative use of recycled bottle caps as a medium to improve literacy skills in children aged 4-5 years. 4. Governance and Educational Management In her capacity as an ECE institutional manager, she believes that the success of Early Childhood Education relies heavily on the implementation of Good School Governance and discriminant parental partnerships. Her research and managerial practice also cover the management of initial assessments in the curriculum, as well as the practical day-to-day management of ECE institutions based on Islamic educational values. 5. Fostering Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) in Early Childhood A core pillar of her pedagogical research is the development of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) in young children. Dr. Luluk actively explores how holistic and integrative educational practices can empower children to manage their emotions, focus their attention, and take initiative in their own learning processes. Her work highlights the critical role of educators, parents, and supportive environments in nurturing self-directed, motivated, and independent problem-solvers from an early age. Contributions During and Post-Pandemic During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Luluk actively provided practical solutions through her research on ECE technomedia management and community nutrition education service models. This demonstrates her dedication as both a researcher and a leader to ensuring that children's education and well-being were maintained during the global crisis. Publications and Scientific Network As a prolific researcher, her works have been published in various national and international journals, including the Journal of Curriculum Indonesia, Journal of Nonformal Education, and the Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences. She frequently collaborates with other researchers to strengthen cross-disciplinary studies in education and technology. Through all her scientific works and managerial leadership, Dr. Luluk Elyana, M.Si. continuously strives to bridge educational management theory with field practice, aiming to create an early childhood education ecosystem that is adaptive, innovative, and future-oriented.

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