Systematic Review of Elementary Cybersecurity Education: Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Barriers

Na Liu et al.
Publication Date 11-3-2025 Abstract Abstract -As children increasingly engage with digital platforms, the need for effective cybersecurity education has become urgent. This systematic review synthesizes 81 studies published between 2017 and 2024 to examine global curricula research focus and topics, pedagogical approaches and assessment methods, and key challenges in elementary cybersecurity education. The findings reveal six major thematic categories: student awareness, parental mediation,...