Publications
24 Nov 2025
Pedagogists and educators engaging ethical-political dimensions of early childhood education
This article explores how pedagogists (pedagogical leaders) and early childhood educators engage in ethical-political work within everyday practices in early…
19 Nov 2025
Implementing the Pedagogist Role Year 2 of the Early Childhood Pedagogist Program
In this issue, we offer an update on implementing the pedagogist role in BC through the Ministry of Education and…
21 Jul 2025
Field Notes in the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network
Field notes are an integral part of documentation processes within the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network (ECPN).
12 Mar 2025
Pedagogical Narrations: Pedagogical Processes and Curricular Trajectories
The word “pedagogy” has taken on a life of its own. For many of us in early childhood education, pedagogy…
19 Nov 2024
ECPN’s Early Child Pedagogist Program: Professional Development
In August 2023, the ECPN was excited to start offering early childhood pedagogy professional development services through a contract with…
1 Sep 2024
Play‘s Liberatory Potential
Play is a complex concept in early childhood education. It is complex because we often forget “the trouble with play.”…
1 Sep 2024
Celebrating Our Collective Wisdom: Responding to the 21st Century
This is a summary of the plenary panel discussion from the 2024 ECEBC Conference – Celebrating Our Collective Wisdom: Responding…
17 May 2024
What/Who Is at Work in Children’s Play?
In early childhood education, there’s a widespread belief that play is an essential part of a good childhood and early…
28 Feb 2024
Play as World Making
Pedagogists in the BC Early Childhood Pedagogy Network (ECPN) engage daily with early childhood educators in conversations about play. These conversations often begin with statements related to the significance of play in children’s developmental trajectories. For instance, the conversation could focus on.....