International Leadership Research Forum in Early Childhood Education (ILRF – ECE)

International Leadership Research Forum in Early Childhood Education (ILRF – ECE) brings together those interested in leadership research in the field of early childhood education from around the world. In coming together through this Forum, participants can learn from each other through the sharing of ideas, knowledge, and experiences about the work of educational leaders in the early childhood sector.
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Table of contents

Research group type
Research group
Core fields of research
Learning, teaching and interaction
Research areas
Faculty of Education and Psychology - Research areas
Educational Leadership
Faculty
Faculty of Education and Psychology
Department
Department of Education

Research group description

International Leadership Research Forum in Early Childhood Education (ILRF – EC) brings together those interested in leadership research in the field of early childhood education from around the world. In coming together through this Forum, participants can learn from each other through the sharing of ideas, knowledge, and experiences about the work of educational leaders in the early childhood sector. It presents opportunities for members to ask questions, engage in critical reflection and provide constructive feedback. It is anticipated that engaging in collaborative research and writing will enable the generation of new knowledge and understandings about leadership in ECE.

If you are interested in to join network, do not hesitate to contact Coordination group (see https://www.eceaf.org/ilrf-ec/ilrf-team/)

Upcoming: 9th-11th September 2024, University of Jyväskylä, Finland   

 9th International Leadership Research Forum - Early Childhood (ILRF EC) Conference

Leading High Quality Early Education in Complex Contexts

jyu.fi/ilrfec2024

Members

Elina Fonsen

Elina Fonsen

Associate professor

External members

Eeva Hujala

Professor emerita, PhD, Founder and Honorary President of ILRF
Tampereen yliopisto

Marit Bøe

Associate Professor, PhD
University of South-Eastern Norway

Karin Hognestad

Associate Professor, PhD
University of South-Eastern Norway

Kirsi-Marja Heikkinen

University teacher
University of Helsinki

Ulviyya Mikayilova

Professor in Education Management
ADA University, Azerbaijan

Petra Strehmel

Professor Emerita
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Nkidi Phatudi

Retired Professor in Early Childhood Education and Development
University of South Africa, South Africa