2024年 8月 02日
Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association (PECERA) Conference 2024

Professor Kevin Chung, Principal Investigator of the 3Es project, was invited to present at the annual conference of the Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association (PECERA), 2-4 August 2024. His presentation topic is “Supporting children and families with diverse needs: What do we know and what can we do?”

Abstract:

It is vital to embrace diversity and promote inclusion—especially in the early years—as a means to create a positive environment that supports all children and all families, regardless of their sociocultural backgrounds and existing levels of competency. The million-dollar question, however, is how one may use theory and research to inform school activities and parenting practices. In this symposium, Kevin will first discuss the larger roles of cultural and psychological factors in understanding individual differences among young children with diverse needs. Kevin will then focus on multifaceted processes that may shape children’s learning and development in school and at home. Kevin will eventually provide examples of how researchers and practitioners may target school and family processes to catalyse systemic changes. These changes may engage teachers and parents in collaborative efforts to help children deal with challenges and maximise their potential.

Download the presentation slides