Focus And Scope

Journal of Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Education (JELITA) focuses on scholarly research, academic studies, and innovative practices related to early childhood education, particularly teaching, learning, and child development. The journal welcomes original contributions that provide theoretical insights, empirical findings, and practical implications for the improvement of early childhood education.

JELITA covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Early Childhood Growth and Development
    Physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, moral, and creative development of young children.

  2. Teaching and Learning
    Teaching strategies, learning approaches, classroom practices, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

  3. Curriculum and Learning Programs
    Curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and educational program planning.

  4. Play-Based Learning
    Play-based approaches, creative activities, and learning through play to support children's development.

  5. Learning Media and Educational Technology
    Educational media, digital learning resources, and technology-supported learning for young children.

  6. Assessment and Evaluation
    Child development assessment, learning assessment, evaluation, documentation, and reporting.

  7. Teacher Education and Professional Development
    Teacher competencies, pedagogical practices, teacher education, and professional development.

  8. Parenting, Family, and Community Engagement
    Parenting practices, family involvement, parent-teacher partnerships, and community participation in early childhood education.

  9. Inclusive Early Childhood Education
    Inclusive practices, diversity, accessibility, and educational support for children with diverse needs.

  10. Learning Environment and Classroom Management
    Learning environments, classroom organization, teacher-child interaction, and classroom management.

  11. Language and Literacy Development
    Early language development, communication, emergent literacy, and literacy learning.

  12. Social-Emotional and Character Development
    Social-emotional development, character education, values, moral development, and interpersonal skills.

  13. Health, Nutrition, and Child Well-Being
    Children's health, nutrition, physical activity, well-being, and physical development in educational contexts.

  14. Educational Innovation and Contemporary Issues
    Educational innovations, emerging trends, challenges, policies, and contemporary issues in early childhood education.

  15. Other Relevant Issues
    Other scholarly topics that contribute to the development of early childhood education, teaching, learning, and child development.

JELITA welcomes original research articles, literature reviews, conceptual studies, and other scholarly works that make meaningful contributions to the field of early childhood education.