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Dates: JULY 10 (Thursday)-12 (Saturday), 2025
Shanghai Normal University
PECRA 2025 Shanghai Conference Theme:
PECRA 2025 Shanghai Conference Theme:
Early Childhood Education in a New Era: Globalizing and Localizing Curriculum and Pedagogy
This theme reflects the need to balance global perspectives with local contexts. It acknowledges the impact of globalization, the importance of localized approaches, and the integration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) in early childhood education. This theme encourages more appropriate practices in new era that bridge global and local dimensions to enhance the quality of education for young children.
Themes for Parallel Sessions:
Curriculum (Science Education/STEM; Curriculum and Pedagogy)
Child Development and Learning (Brain Development; Early Childhood Development)
Education For Sustainable Development
Children with Diverse Needs/ Reaching the Unreached
Technology in Early Childhood Education (AI in Early Childhood Education; Digitalization of Early Childhood Education)
Educational Environment
Nutrition, Safety, and Health
Parenting/Building Partnership with Families (Parenting and Parents Education)
Leadership and Management
Teacher Education
Policies & Issues (Education Policies)
Action Research
Important Dates
Important Dates
January 15, 2025
Call for the proposal and conference abstract
General meeting organization announcement
February 1, 2025
Proposal and conference abstract submission starts
April 1, 2025
Conference abstract submission deadline
April 1～May 1, 2025
Letter of acceptance
June 10
Early bird deadline
July 1
Deadline for registration
Conference Program (PDF) will be released online.
Conference July 10 (Thursday) -12 (Saturday), 2025
Major Formats
Major Formats
Keynote Sessions: These are four keynote sessions during which all attendees gather to hear keynote speakers or experts discuss overarching themes.
Symposium: Two theme-based symposia led by top scholars.
Parallel Paper Sessions: Paper sessions that run concurrently with the 11 themes suggested by PECERA. Attendees can choose from different topics of symposiums happening simultaneously.
Poster Sessions: Researchers present their work through visual displays (posters). Attendees can interact with presenters and learn about various research projects.
Kindergarten Visit: Participants from both home and abroad will have the opportunity to visit and experience the unique activities of Shanghai's kindergartens.
The Venue & Host
The Venue & Host
Shanghai Normal University
100 Guilin Rd, Xuhui District, Shanghai, China, 200234
Shanghai Institute of Early Childhood Education
Shanghai Institute of Early Childhood Education at Shanghai Normal University, founded on January 18, 2021, builds upon the legacy of the university's Department of Early Childhood Education, which was established in 2002 under the College of Education. It serves as a strategic platform for developing early education in Shanghai, positioning itself as a "water reservoir" for training future professionals, a "refueling station" for teacher development, and a "thinking tank" for theoretical research and innovation in early childhood education.
Shanghai Normal University's Xuhui Campus is a historic and vibrant academic hub located in the heart of Xuhui District, Shanghai, China. This campus boasts a rich cultural heritage, with many of its buildings featuring classic architectural styles that reflect the university's long history. The campus is well-equipped with modern educational facilities, including state-of-the-art classrooms, libraries, research labs, and multimedia learning centers. It houses various departments and faculties, offering a wide range of academic programs from undergraduate to postgraduate levels across disciplines such as education, liberal arts, sciences, and social sciences.
Furthermore, being situated in Xuhui District, the campus is conveniently accessible to various public transportation links, shopping centers, and cultural attractions, making it an ideal location for both academic pursuits and urban exploration.
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