European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA):

I chose this resource because I sometimes have trouble locating journals that provide current information on topics that are going on the early childhood world. Some of the issues that  people seem to be most interested in at this time are the articles listed below.  These are the most trending for the journals that had already been posted.

Make‐believe play versus academic skills: a Vygotskian approach to today’s dilemma of early childhood education Elena Bodrova        

Volume 16, Issue 3, 2008

The dynamics of early childhood spaces: opportunities for outdoor play? Tim Waller, et al.

Volume 18, Issue 4, 2010

 

Research with children: three challenges for participatory research in early childhood Tim Waller, et al.        

Volume 19, Issue 1, 2011

Introducing children's perspectives and participation in research Deborah Harcourt, et al.         Volume 19, Issue 3, 2011

 

Some of the current issues that are being discussed is the disadvantage and social justice, breaking poverty, and the inclusion of Roma children in the early years.  After looking over this site, I learned that this is one of the most prestigious online journals in the world. is a non-profit organisation, wholly-owned and subscribed to by its substantial and influential world-wide membership.