Round three

Six services were involved in the third round of the Centres of Innovation (COI) Programme, covering the years of 2006/2007/2008.

Research focus:

Inclusive Early Childhood Education (ECE) for diverse children and families/whānau (including cultural inclusiveness and inclusion of children with special needs and gifted children); and/or
Domain (content) knowledge in ECE, i.e. knowledge that encompasses the nature of learning (e.g. processes, capabilities and competencies, including dispositions) and the context of learning (including areas of learning); and/or
Transitions from home to ECE services and from ECE services to school.