Focus and Scope

Focus of the Journal:

Gifted: Journal of Early Childhood Education is dedicated to publishing critical, inclusive, and scholarly work on giftedness, creativity, and the holistic development of young children from birth to eight years old. The journal emphasizes the importance of recognizing, understanding, and nurturing the unique potential of all children, especially those demonstrating exceptional abilities, talents, or distinct learning profiles.

Scope of the Journal:

Gifted welcomes interdisciplinary, globally informed contributions that align with its core mission. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Early Identification and Educational Support: Strategies and practices for identifying and supporting gifted and talented young children in early learning settings.
  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse: Perspectives Research that explores how cultural and linguistic diversity shapes understandings and expressions of giftedness in early childhood.
  • Role of Families, Educators, and Communities: Investigations into the collaborative roles of families, teachers, and communities in nurturing young children’s gifted potential.
  • Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion: Studies focusing on inclusive education, equity, and social justice in Early Childhood Education, particularly for exceptional children.
  • Sustainable Development and Gifted Education: Exploration of the intersections between sustainability and early childhood gifted education.
  • Comparative and International Curriculum and Policy Research: Analyses of global and comparative perspectives on early childhood curriculum and policy, emphasizing innovation and inclusion.
  • Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators: Research on training, capacity building, and best practices for educators in inclusive, creative, and differentiated instruction.
  • Curriculum and Instructional Models for Gifted Young Learners: Studies and case examples of curriculum designs and pedagogical approaches tailored to the needs of gifted and creative young children.