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ESCAPE: a mixed-methods pilot study of a movement-based learning circuit for earthquake safety education in kindergarten
- Source
- Frontiers in Education
- Published
- Last verified
- 12 Aug 2026
- Confidence
- Moderate
- Evidence
- Original document retained
- Reading time
- 1 min
- Country
- International
- Relevant to
- Research & Evidence, Operations & Delivery
Executive summary
What happened, and why should leadership care?
A pilot study in Indonesia examined the effectiveness of ESCAPE, a movement-based learning circuit for earthquake safety education among kindergarten children. The study, involving 45 children aged 5-6, showed a significant increase in task completion scores related to earthquake safety from initial to final observations. Qualitative data also included teacher and parent perspectives, indicating positive reception and suggesting the method's potential for improving early childhood disaster preparedness.
Why this matters
Why is this strategically important?
This research highlights an effective, developmentally appropriate method for disaster preparedness education in early childhood. Implementing such programs can build foundational safety knowledge and responses, reducing potential casualties and improving community resilience in earthquake-prone regions.
Key insights
What should be noted from the evidence?
- The ESCAPE program significantly improved earthquake safety task completion scores among kindergarten children, with the median increasing from 4 to 8 out of 8.
- A mean within-child increase of 2.98 tasks was observed, demonstrating improved individual learning outcomes.
- The study was conducted as a mixed-methods pilot in three kindergartens in Pekanbaru, Indonesia, with 45 children aged 5-6 years.
- Teacher and parent perspectives were collected qualitatively, though specific findings from these perspectives are not detailed in the summary.
- One participant's data could not be fully verified, leading to a primary analysis based on 44 children.
Evidence and confidence
How far can this assessment be trusted?
Moderate confidence. Provenance established; supporting evidence remains partial.
Analysis is prepared editorially by Aziz Shuaib Ausi. The original publication remains the authoritative record, and executive judgement remains entirely human.
Source
Where does this originate?
Reported by Frontiers in Education · International. This briefing summarises the publication for executive use; the document itself is not reproduced here.
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