Section Policy

Journal of Childhood, Education & Society [JCES] accepts research, conceptual, review, and opinion articles.

Research Articles

Research articles should be highly scientific papers using qualitative, quantitative, mixed, and single-subject methodologies and focusing on topics related to early childhood education, child development, family studies focused on early childhood, early childhood education teachers and their professional development, and early childhood special education from birth through 8 years of age. JCES seeks submissions connecting applicable suggestions with quality practices. Theory, policy, and practice are expected to be tightly connected in the submitted papers.

Conceptual Articles*

Conceptual articles should engage in a theoretical discussion and delve deeply into theoretical perspectives. Furthermore, conceptual articles should offer a critical perspective on existing theories and provide new viewpoints on topics related to early childhood education, child development, family studies focused on early childhood, early childhood education teachers and their professional development, and early childhood special education from birth through 8 years of age.  Submitted conceptual articles are expected to both draw upon and guide theories, policies, and practices.

Review Articles

Review articles should link theory and practice in early childhood studies and produce informative resources for educators, practitioners, and policymakers.  JCES seeks submissions connecting applicable suggestions with quality practices critically. Theory, policy, and practice are expected to be tightly connected in the submitted papers.

Opinion Articles