Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education (ECED) unit works across UBC’s Faculty of Education to offer a number of undergraduate and graduate programs focused on the early years (children from birth to age 9). ECED programs allow teachers, early childhood educators, and other early childhood education professionals to inquire into their work with young children, and offers opportunities to explore issues in early childhood research, theory, and practice.
Graduate
Programs
Explore issues in early childhood research, theory, and practice with our interdisciplinary and faculty-wide Masters programs.
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ECED
Minor
Learn to critically examine theoretical frameworks, approaches and issues related to early childhood education.
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Certificates &
Diplomas
Enrich your knowledge and learn to design optimal and inclusive early learning experiences that foster children’s development.
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ECED News & Events
INTERCONNECTED CHILDHOODS EVENT: “Third Spaces” for Young Children: What Public Library Research Offers Early Childhood Education”
Join us for a session by Dr. Tess Prendergast, UBC School of Information (iSchool). The modern public library represents a “third space” for people of all ages and abilities. In this talk, Dr. Prendergast uses Bronfenbrenner’s bioecological systems theory to explore the intersections of early childhood and public libraries. She will point out some of […]
Call for Papers – Canadian Association for Research in Early Childhood (CAREC)
You are invited to submit proposals to CSSE’s 55th annual conference. There will be online presentations in May for those who cannot make it in person. We encourage CAREC members to take part in this gathering and to share your early childhood research as part of this vibrant scholarly community. For more information, see https://careccsse.wixsite.com/home […]
Indigeneity
We recognize and acknowledge that we learn and work on the unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) people. Our students, staff and faculty benefit from the rich history and learnings shared by local Knowledge Keepers.