International Research in Early Childhood

The website I reviewed was that of the European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA).  This organization conducts research on and about early childhood education (ECE), along with how the policies and practices affect the field.  The EECERA’s annual conference and monthly journals report the findings of their practices as the leading international contributor to the development and improvement of the early childhood field.  The special interests groups within this organization break down the early childhood field into the categories of birth to 3, equity and respect for diversity, leadership and integration, leadership mentoring for early years services, learning and participation, mathematics birth to 8 years, outdoor play and learning, professionalism in early childhood education and care, transitions, young children’s perspectives, and working with parents and families.

Unfortunately, there is a fee to access the journal and discover the specific research projects and results.  However it was encouraging to learn that there is a non-profit organization conducting comprehensive research with the intention of improving the field of early childhood, and the policies and practices within the field.