Publications

From position papers, media and statements to articles and chapters please view a listing of publications below or visit ECPN's annual reports page.

The Role of the Early Childhood Educator in British Columbia

Position Paper

Posted On: Mar 1, 2022

"View ECEBC's position paper on the Role of the Early Childhood Educator in British Columbia. This position paper is a visionary document that disrupts and reinvents the traditional language of early childhood education. In doing so, it is intended to shift dominant narratives of early education and inspire thoughtful dialogues with early childhood educators about the lively potentialities of their evolving role." (ECEBC, 2022)

ECPN Newsletter Issue 4: Feb. 2022

The Here and Now: Reimagining Early Childhoods in Urgent Times

Posted On: Feb 15, 2022

This fourth issue from the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network responds to the BC Government’s commitment to invest $125,000 to expand the Just Be Four (Just B4) early childhood education program. The Just B4 programs are licensed BC half-day early years programs for children entering kindergarten the following year. With the introduction of this initiative, there is an opportunity to ask critical questions regarding the values that shape early childhood education policy.

Early childhood educator challenges

The Early Edition with Stephen Quinn

Posted On: Jan 20, 2022

Early childhood educators say workers are leaving the field en masse as burnout continues to plague the sector. We hear from the Chair of the School of Education and Childhood Studies at Capilano University.

ECPN Newsletter Issue 3: Jan. 2022

The Here and Now: Reimagining Early Childhoods in Urgent Times

Posted On: Jan 15, 2022

This third issue from the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network responds to Canada's transition towards a universal child care system. The Network notes that a just transition requires clarity on how moving to a publicly funded national public system will be capable of honouring the needs and realities of local communities. Specific to BC, the Network suggests this means supporting early childhood educators who have high levels of education and ongoing professional development to promote understandings of the important role they play in upholding the vision and commitments to young children and their families as highlighted in the BC Early Learning Framework.

ECPN Newsletter Issue 2: Dec. 2021

The Here and Now: Reimagining Early Childhoods In Urgent Times

Posted On: Dec 15, 2021

Contributing to the government of British Columbia's ongoing consultation with childcare partners, the second issue from the Early Childhood Pedagogy Network invites readers to engage with theme #2 of BC child care plan—educators’ obligations and responsibilities towards difference and diversity. This issue provides critical questions to facilitate thinking about systemic exclusions of children and their families, as well as information on how to engage in the conversation and pedagogical events taking place in January 2022.

BC's Path to Universal Child Care: Episode #3

Podcast with Kathleen Kummen, Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw and Teresa Smith

Posted On: Dec 2, 2021

In Episode 3 of Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre's BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast, Gyda Chud welcomes ECPN co-directors Kathleen Kummen and Veronica Pacini-Ketchabaw and community pedagogist Teresa Smith to discuss how pedagogists support educators to co-construct curriculum with children and bring to life the vision of the BC Early Learning Framework. 

Bill 14, 2021: What else might this legislation generate for the field of early childhood education in BC?

Statement

Posted On: Nov 25, 2021

On October 27, 2021, two new pieces of early learning and child care legislation were enshrined in British Columbia law. Putting political intention into formal legislation is an important step in holding government and policy makers accountable for promises made. But, how we enact the new legislation will determine the strength or weakness of the system we continue building together with early childhood education educators throughout the province. What else might this legislation generate for the field of early childhood education in BC?