The Way Forward – Do we know it?

The aim of this international conference is to address the Early Childhood Development and Education needs in South Africa. We invite research papers based on practice, research or theory. All accepted papers will appear in a conference proceeding. Selected papers will be published in a peer reviewed electronic journal.

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Background, theme and topics:

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) International Conference is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in Early Childhood Education in African higher education.

The aim is to provide an opportunity for academicians and professionals from various educational areas in African, Western and Eastern countries, in various disciplines to share experiences in excellence in their field. The conference organizing committee invites research papers based on practice, research or theory. The focus will also be on classroom based practice and community engagement. All accepted papers will appear in a conference proceeding, and some selected papers will be published in a peer reviewed edited electronic journal.

Theme: The Way Forward – Do we know it?

There will be three main areas of interest or topics which will be covered:

Theoretical focus

• Applicable theories relevant to ECE
• Focus on African knowledge systems
• Modern theories
• Influence of theories

Practical focus for teachers

• Play
• Learning programs
• Support programs
• Toys / learning materials

Research empirical focus

• Recent Research topics
• African countries’ research
• Western countries’ research
• Eastern countries’ research