Research submissions open for new issue of early childhood e-journal He Kupu

Submissions are now open for the next edition of early childhood education e-journal, He Kupu.

Published by New Zealand Tertiary College (NZTC), the peer-reviewed journal provides a valuable professional development opportunity for educators and practitioners to share knowledge within the sector.

The journal also offers early childhood education students a pathway to publication, with their research shared with more than 11,000 global subscribers.

Due for release in October, the upcoming issue is expected to feature case studies and research highlighting theories, approaches and strategies relating to the theme of ‘Readiness to Teach’.

These could include, but are not limited to, developing relationships with learners and their families; the role of coaching and mentoring; fostering the participation of student teachers in the workplace; and supporting culturally responsive teaching pedagogy.

Editor of He Kupu and NZTC’s Academic Dean, Dr Sean Dolan, encourages all early childhood professionals and students to consider submitting if the topic aligns with their areas of interest.

“The journal is a platform for everyone in the sector to share knowledge, and form a collaborative community.

“We believe that everybody has a perspective to offer that will help to significantly inform teaching practice and impact the lives of children and teachers in meaningful ways, whether they are student teachers learning under the guidance of fully registered teachers, centre staff, or researchers at an institution,” he says.

Early childhood teacher Janice Pennells has contributed to He Kupu twice, most recently for the October 2023 issue.

She says the journal has been a valuable resource in sharing knowledge amongst the sector.

“Making learning visual and being excited about ongoing discoveries is important to me. Putting together an article for publication is one way of sharing my excitement and learning with others.

“My contributions to He Kupu have been reflective of my learnings and experiences of everyday teaching and the process of writing has positively deepened my own understandings of links between theory and practice.

“I hope my articles will also enthuse fellow kaiako with ideas for strengthening their work. Kaiako have limited opportunities to collaborate, however I believe contributing to, and reading academic literature such as He Kupu is an achievable way for us to share and keep current with contemporary concepts.”

Submissions for the October issue are due by Monday 19 August 2024.

Guidelines for submissions can be found at hekupu.ac.nz/call-papers