Focus and Scope

JECEP welcomes submissions that address early childhood education (birth–8 years) through educational, psychological, and interdisciplinary perspectives grounded in teaching, learning, and policy contexts, including but not limited to the following areas:

Child Development and Early Childhood Psychology

Cognitive, social-emotional, linguistic, moral, and physical development as they relate to learning and educational practice.

Innovative Pedagogical Models

Play-based learning, project-based approaches, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and other developmentally appropriate and emergent pedagogies.

Curriculum Design & Assessment

Development of inclusive, culturally responsive, and age-appropriate curricula, along with authentic and developmentally appropriate assessment strategies.

Teacher Professionalism

Pre-service and in-service teacher education, professional competencies, beliefs, reflective practices, and educator well-being.

Family and Community Engagement

Parental involvement, family–school partnerships, and community participation in early childhood education.

Educational Technology

Ethical, pedagogically sound, and developmentally appropriate integration of digital tools in early childhood settings.

Inclusive and Equitable Education

Educational practices supporting children with diverse abilities, linguistic backgrounds, cultural identities, and learning needs.

Policy, Leadership, and Management

Analysis of educational policies, institutional leadership, governance, and management practices influencing early childhood education systems.