Focus and Scope
ALIEF: Journal of Early Childhood Education is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and practice in the field of early childhood education (ECE). The journal serves as a platform for researchers, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to share evidence-based insights related to the education and holistic development of children from birth to age eight.
The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:
- Early childhood curriculum development and pedagogical innovations
- Child development theories and their application in educational settings
- Play-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and experiential approaches in ECE
- Teacher education, professional development, and competency in early childhood settings
- Inclusive education and special needs in early childhood contexts
- Language acquisition, literacy, and numeracy in young children
- Social-emotional learning and character development in early childhood
- Family and community involvement in early childhood education
- Technology integration and digital literacy in ECE
- Policy, governance, and quality assurance in early childhood education systems
- Cross-cultural and comparative studies in early childhood education
- Health, nutrition, and well-being of young children in educational environments
ALIEF welcomes original research articles, review articles, case studies, and conceptual papers that contribute meaningfully to theory, research, policy, and practice in early childhood education.
