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The Early Years Research Lab was established in 2014 within the Institute of Education, Massey University. We are an inter-professional community of researchers, post-graduate students, and research partners. Our aim is to conduct and disseminate high-quality, practical research to support teaching and learning in the early years.

Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa. Let us keep close together, not far apart.

Student Research

Student research is at the forefront of innovative thinking and practical knowledge and applications for teachers and teams in the early years sector.

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Research Areas

Our research focuses on teaching and learning topics including teaching practices and pedagogy, early intervention, play-based learning, intentional teaching, pedagogical leadership, social-emotional teaching and learning, assessment, and specialised practices for infants and toddlers.

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Resources for Teachers

We have developed a range of resources that may be useful for teachers and teams to support children's learning, social-emotional competence, and well-being. Information about each resource is provided.

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Fostering research to practice & practice to research connections

To support kaiako, tamariki and whānau in the early years of life

FUNDED PROJECTS

12

STAFF PUBLICATIONS

32

STUDENT PUBLICATIONS

17

The first 1000 days of life are a period of rapid development. Children learn and grow in the context of safe, secure, and nurturing relationships  and environments. Responsive relationships with adult caregivers and stimulating environments are essential to children’s lifelong learning, health, and well-being.

~~ Harvard Center on the Developing Child

Children are competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society.

~ Te Whāriki, Ministry of Education, 2017, p 7.

Study at Massey University

Interested in learning more about early years education and research. Massey offers a range of options at the graduate and post-graduate level.

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Conditions of Use

Information provided on this website are the expressed opinions of the respective authors. Information and resources are provided for teachers, students and stakeholders for educational purposes only. While we encourage sharing with your colleagues and using materials in your work, please remember to acknowledge the authors. Please do not systematically distribute or modify materials and resources without expressed permission. Permissions can be sought directly through authors or the contact form on the website.

Connecting teachers, Students, and Stakeholders in EARLY years education to support research informed practice

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