The Department of Early Childhood Education has 11 full-time faculty members with distinguished research records. Our key research areas include multilingual and multicultural education, early STEAM education, early arts education, and developmental science. We also address aspects such as infant and child care, early childhood special education, and early childhood education administration. Do you have passion for these areas, or want to build a career in one of these directions? Apply for our Master’s & Doctoral program and join us!
【Strong Research Capacity】
Our faculty members have received widespread recognition for their outstanding research achievements. They actively publish in prestigious international journals (e.g., SCI, SSCI) and leading domestic journals (e.g., TSSCI, THCI), present at major conferences, and lead research projects funded by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) and the Ministry of Education. Additionally, they engage in close collaborations with industry partners, ensuring that research insights are applied in real-world educational and professional settings. The following statistics highlight our faculty’s research performance over the past three years:
Category/Year |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
★ Journal Publications |
14 |
13 |
18 |
SSCI/SCI/TSSCI/THCI |
9 |
8 |
13 |
Scopus ESCI |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Others |
4 |
4 |
4 |
★ Conference Papers |
25 |
43 |
39 |
★ Books / Book Chapters |
4 |
1 |
2 |
★ Research Projects |
19 |
16 |
19 |
National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Ministry of Education |
6 |
5 |
3 |
Others |
6 |
7 |
9 |
For the expertise of each faculty member, please see each member’s website.
【International Research Resources】
【Labs and Specialized Classrooms】
Our department is equipped with a variety of specialized classrooms and labs to support student learning and practical training, including:
【University’s Social Responsibility】
Our department has a long-standing commitment to social responsibility through various initiatives:
Through these projects, our faculty actively contribute to fulfilling the university's mission of social engagement.
【Additional Resources】
【Application Requirements and Procedures】 Office of Global Affairs (OGA) ,NTHU
1. Proof of English Proficiency:CEFR B2 level or above. (TOEFL iBT 71, TOEIC 750, IELTS 5.5)
2. Scholarships: https://oga.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/412-1524-18035.php?Lang=en
【Master's Degree Requirement】
1. Regulations of Master Degrees Conferment for International Students (Chinese version)
2. Elective Courses Application Form for International Master Students (Chinese version)
*Only applicable to students who enroll in the master’s program from the academic year of 114 (2025).
【Doctoral Degree Requirement】
1. Ph.D. Program in Education Sciences,College of Education
2. We co-advise doctoral students with the Department of Education and Learning Technology.
【Research Expertise and Website of Faculty Members】
It is recommended to contact potential advisor(s) prior to the application. Interviews via phone or video call may be arranged when necessary.
Potential Advisor |
Research expertise |
Phone |
|
Website |
Hsin, Ching-Ting /Professor & Chair |
Early STEM Education Sociocultural Approaches to Literacies Culturally Sustaining Early Indigenous Languages and STEM Curricula Multicultural Education Qualitative Research Methods |
03-5715131#73225 |
Lab: |
|
Hsieh, Ming-Fang /Associate Professor |
Early Childhood Language and Literacy Education |
03-5715131#73224 |
Webpage: https://gdece.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/404-1587-262307.php?Lang=zh-tw |
|
Tsao, Ya-Lun /Assistant Professor |
Children's Games Early Childhood Education Curriculum and Teaching Early Therapy Preschool Special Education |
03-5715131#73215 |
Webpage:https://gdece.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/404-1587-262324.php?Lang=zh-tw |
|
Chang, Wan-Chen /Assistant Professor |
Early Childhood Literacy Development Kindergarten Curriculum and Teaching Reading Comprehension Research |
03-5715131#73223 |
Webpage: https://gdece.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/404-1587-262325.php?Lang=zh-tw |
|
Tsou, Yung-Ting /Assistant Professor |
Emotional Development Social Participation and Peer Interaction Eye Tracking Sensing Technologies Instrument Validation Multilevel Modeling |
03-5715131#73220 |
Webpage: https://gdece.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/404-1587-272325.php?Lang=zh-tw |