To publish November 2025
Thiscollection brings together seasoned educators and researchers who have long navigated the complex waters of early childhood teacher education in Aotearoa New Zealand. Through critical care and sustained dialogue, the authors explore the evolving nature, purpose, and experience of ECE, offering insights into both national movements and localised shifts that have influenced the field.
Each chapter is a reflective anchor, documenting the stories, principles, and practices that have steered early childhood education through decades of change. These reflections are not only vital records of programme development but also guiding stars for future curriculum and pedagogical dialogue. With a commitment to openness and diversity, this book invites readers to engage deeply with the tensions and transformations that define the sector.
Whether you're an educator, researcher, or policymaker, it offers a rich, thoughtful exploration of the principles and practices that continue to shape early childhood teacher education—and the communities it serves.
Pre-publication chapter available soon
How much longer? Four decades of shifting politics in teacher qualifications
Linda Mitchell and Clare Wells