FOCUS AND SCOPE
Areas of Welcome Manuscripts
The journal welcomes high-quality manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:
1. Early Childhood Education Theory
Research and scholarly discussions on the philosophical, psychological, sociological, and historical foundations of early childhood education. This scope includes classical and contemporary theories of child development, learning theories, educational paradigms, and conceptual frameworks that inform early childhood practice.
2. Early Childhood Learning Practices
Studies examining curriculum development, instructional design, teaching and learning strategies, classroom assessment, action research, play-based learning, inclusive education, digital learning, and technology integration in early childhood settings.
3. Holistic Early Childhood Development
Research addressing comprehensive aspects of child growth and development, including but not limited to the following key dimensions:
- ● Religious and Moral Values Development
- ● Cognitive Development
- ● Language and Literacy Development
- ● Social and Emotional Development
- ● Physical and Motor Development
- ● Creativity and Arts Education
- ● Health, Nutrition, and Child Well-being
4. Policy and Management in ECE
Critical analyses of educational policies, governance systems, leadership, quality assurance, teacher professional development, institutional management, financing, access, equity, and sustainability in early childhood education at local, national, and international levels.
5. Parenting and Family Engagement
Studies focusing on parenting practices, family education, parent-child interactions, home learning environments, family-school partnerships, community engagement, and interventions that support children's learning and development.
6. Assessment and Evaluation
Research on child assessment, developmental screening, learning evaluation, authentic assessment, portfolio assessment, and measurement tools used in early childhood educational contexts.
7. Inclusion, Diversity & Special Needs
Studies exploring inclusive practices, multicultural education, gender perspectives, equity issues, special educational needs, and interventions designed to support diverse learners in early childhood settings.
8. Innovation and Emerging Issues in ECE
Research addressing contemporary challenges and emerging trends, including artificial intelligence in education, digital citizenship, sustainability education, global competencies, educational resilience, and post-pandemic learning transformation in early childhood contexts.
