A Review of Trends in Scandinavian Early Childhood Education and Care Research from 2006 to 2021-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

A Review of Trends in Scandinavian Early Childhood Education and Care Research from 2006 to 2021

Published:2024-05-01 Issue:5 Volume:14 Page:478
ISSN:2227-7102
Container-title:Education Sciences
language:en
Short-container-title:Education Sciences

Author:

Klippen May Irene Furenes¹^ORCID,Moser Thomas²^ORCID,Reikerås Elin³^ORCID,Guldbrandsen Astrid¹^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Knowledge Center for Education, University of Stavanger, 4036 Stavanger, Norway

2. Norwegian Centre for Learning Environment and Behavioural Research in Education, University of Stavanger, 4036 Stavanger, Norway

3. Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Stavanger, 4036 Stavanger, Norway

Abstract

This study provides a comprehensive overview of trends in Scandinavian early childhood education (ECEC) research from 2006 to 2021, based on the Nordic Base of Early Childhood Education and Care’s (NB-ECEC) annual reports. The study reveals a notable increase in empirical studies in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden and Norway. The rise in English publications is attributed to international collaborations and political guidelines. Dominant thematic areas include pedagogical practices and teaching and learning, while economics and classroom management receive less focus. Qualitative research prevails, with a shortage of quantitative methods like randomised controlled trials and longitudinal designs. The study emphasises the importance of diversifying research methodologies, acknowledges positive developments in research quality, and notes an increasing trend in international peer-reviewed journal publications.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/14/5/478/pdf

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