Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood
Scope & Guideline
Shaping the Future of Early Childhood Development
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social Justice and Equity in Education:
The journal places a strong emphasis on social justice and equity, examining how various factors such as race, class, and gender intersect in early childhood education. It encourages research that critiques existing power dynamics and advocates for inclusive practices. - Ecological and Environmental Education:
There is a growing focus on ecological issues, particularly how climate change and environmental education can be integrated into early childhood curricula. The journal explores children's interactions with their environments and the pedagogical implications of these relationships. - Technological Integration and Datafication:
The journal investigates the role of technology in early childhood settings, exploring both the potential benefits and challenges. This includes discussions on datafication and its impact on children's learning and educators' practices. - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy:
Research on culturally responsive and multilingual education is a core area, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and valuing children's diverse cultural backgrounds and languages in early childhood education. - Emotional and Psychological Well-being:
The journal covers themes related to emotional labor, trauma-informed practices, and the well-being of both children and educators, highlighting the importance of emotional support in early childhood settings. - Innovative Pedagogical Approaches:
The exploration of innovative pedagogical frameworks, including play-based learning, critical reflection, and posthumanist perspectives, is a consistent theme in the journal.
Trending and Emerging
- Anti-Racist Pedagogy:
There is a growing body of work focused on anti-racist education, emphasizing the need for educators to critically reflect on their practices and develop pedagogies that actively oppose racism and promote equity. - Interconnections between Play and Learning:
The exploration of play as a critical component of learning experiences is increasingly prevalent. Researchers are examining how play can be integrated into educational frameworks to enhance children's engagement and development. - Mental Health and Well-being:
Recent studies highlight the importance of mental health and emotional well-being for both children and educators, advocating for practices that support resilience and emotional intelligence in early childhood settings. - Posthumanist and More-than-Human Perspectives:
Emerging themes related to posthumanism and the more-than-human world are gaining attention, challenging traditional views of childhood and emphasizing the interconnectedness of children with their environments and non-human entities. - Community and Family Engagement:
Research focusing on the role of families and communities in early childhood education is increasingly emphasized, highlighting the importance of collaboration and partnership in fostering children's development. - Critical Reflections on Policy and Governance:
There is an increasing trend towards critical examinations of education policies and governance structures, questioning their impact on early childhood education practices and advocating for more democratic and just frameworks.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Developmentalism:
There has been a noticeable decline in research focused on traditional developmental theories, as the journal increasingly embraces critical perspectives that challenge developmental norms and advocate for more holistic approaches to understanding childhood. - Standardized Assessment Practices:
Research centered on standardized testing and assessment in early childhood education has waned. The journal now emphasizes alternative assessment methods that prioritize children's lived experiences and agency. - Behaviorist Approaches to Learning:
Behaviorist approaches, which focus primarily on observable behaviors and reinforcement, have become less prevalent in the journal's discourse, giving way to more relational and constructivist frameworks that recognize children's active participation in their learning. - Homogeneous Curriculum Models:
The journal has moved away from discussions that promote a one-size-fits-all curriculum, reflecting a broader shift towards recognizing and valuing diverse educational practices that cater to the unique needs of children from varied backgrounds.
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