A joint pre-conference (NW-12 & NW-3) on the methodology of comparative studies within the area of inclusive and early childhood education was held on 14 of March 2023, at 13.00-17.15.
This project was financed by the NERA research committee.
Pre-conference was implemented in accoordance with the planned agenda. There were 14 participants at the event from Sweden, Australia, Island and Finland. There were introduced 2 lectures by the professor Walton:
Topic 1 : The affordances/advantages of comparative research in inclusive and early childhood education
Topic 2: Methodological considerations
Part A: Considerations when embarking on comparative research;
Part B: Variations to consider. Both of the presentations were discussed and possible comparative research themes were tested. The pre-conference got high level of appreciation and conditions for the further cooperative work among participants was negotiated.