Focus and Scope

Focus

Early Childhood Education Indonesian Journal (ECEIJ) is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, research, and innovative practices in early childhood education. The journal publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, and literature reviews that contribute to the development of theory, policy, and practice in early childhood education, particularly in Indonesian and international contexts.

ECEIJ promotes interdisciplinary perspectives and encourages scholarly contributions that address children's holistic development, educational innovation, cultural diversity, and the improvement of early childhood education quality.

Scope

ECEIJ welcomes manuscripts addressing, but not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Early Childhood Learning and Development — cognitive, language, physical, social-emotional, moral, and creative development of young children.

  2. Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Strategies — innovative pedagogical approaches, play-based learning, differentiated instruction, and developmentally appropriate practices.

  3. Curriculum and Learning Assessment — early childhood curriculum development, authentic assessment, educational evaluation, and learning outcomes.

  4. Educational Media and Technology — digital learning media, educational games, information and communication technology, and the responsible integration of artificial intelligence in early childhood education.

  5. Teacher Education and Professional Development — pre-service teacher education, teacher competencies, pedagogical practices, and continuous professional development.

  6. Family and Community Engagement — parenting practices, family–school partnerships, community participation, and collaborative approaches to children's development.

  7. Culture-Based and Inclusive Education — local wisdom, multicultural education, cultural identity, inclusion, and equitable learning opportunities for young children.

  8. Early Childhood Education Management and Policy — institutional management, educational leadership, quality assurance, educational policy, and access to early childhood education services.

  9. Educational Research and Evaluation — quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research, program evaluation, instrument development, and evidence-based improvement of early childhood education.

  10. Child Protection and Well-Being — children's rights, safe learning environments, positive behavior, well-being, and child-centered educational practices.

ECEIJ welcomes rigorous and ethically conducted studies that provide clear theoretical, methodological, or practical contributions to the field of early childhood education. All submissions must demonstrate relevance to early childhood education and comply with the journal's publication ethics and manuscript requirements.