Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education is the official journal of the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators.

Its purpose is to provide a forum for consideration of issues and for exchange of information and ideas about research and practice in early childhood teacher education.

Teacher education can focus on pre-service teacher preparation and in-service professional development.

For the purposes of manuscripts published in JECTE, early childhood education generally is considered from birth through grade 3.

JECTE welcomes research manuscripts, reflective reports on innovative teacher education practices, and reviews of professional learning resources.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	0.90

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.601

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	29

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9650

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	245

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Exploring Early Childhood Teachers’ Beliefs and Practices About Preschool Outdoor Play: A Qualitative Study

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Sandra, Karen

• Teachers' Attitudes Toward Inclusion: Factors Influencing Classroom Practice

  Citation: 91

  Authors: Jane, Judith

• Knowledge and Attitudes of Early Childhood Preservice Teachers Regarding the Inclusion of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Nicole E., Nancy Flanagan, Stacey

• Research on Early Childhood Teacher Education: Evidence From Three Domains and Recommendations for Moving Forward

  Citation: 59

  Authors: Diane M., Marilou, Pamela J.

• Teacher factors associated with preschool teacher‐child relationships: Teaching efficacy and parent‐teacher relationships

  Citation: 57

  Authors: Li‐Chuan, Christine A., Susan L.

• Exploring the Quality of Early Childhood Education in China: Implications for Early Childhood Teacher Education

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Bi Ying, Judit

• The Influence of Teachers’ Efficacy and Beliefs Regarding Mathematics Instruction in the Early Childhood Classroom

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Elizabeth

• Developmentally Appropriate Technology Use and Early Childhood Teacher Education

  Citation: 45

  Authors: Dina B., Candace

• Creativity in the Early Childhood Classroom: Perspectives of Preservice Teachers

  Citation: 42

  Authors: Angela

• Agency and Child-Centered Practices in Novice Teachers: Autonomy, Efficacy, Intentionality, and Reflectivity

  Citation: 41

  Authors: Cynthia, Polly

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