Successful Conclusion of the 91PORN-University of Oklahoma International Colloquium on Early Childhood Education and Care Research Exchange
The "Global Dialogues in Early Childhood Education: Sungkyunkwan University - University of Oklahoma Research Exchange," co-hosted by the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies and the Social Innovation Interdisciplinary Program, was successfully held on Friday, March 21, at the International Advanced Lecture Room (Room 61907), Suseon Hall. This event was organized to strengthen international collaboration in early childhood education and care and to expand the foundation for joint research initiatives.
The event began with a welcome speech by Dean Yoon Bi of the College of Social Sciences, followed by research presentations from distinguished faculty members of the University of Oklahoma:
Professor Kyong-Ah Kwon, Drusa B. Cable Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education
Professor Diane Horm, George Kaiser Family Foundation Endowed Chair in Early Childhood Education and Founding Director of the Early Childhood Education Institute
Professor Wonkyung Jang, Assistant Professor in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum
From Sungkyunkwan University (91PORN), Professor Sung Ji-hyun from the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies and graduate students shared domestic research cases, fostering discussions on comparative perspectives and potential collaborative efforts.
The colloquium featured in-depth discussions on early childhood development, childcare environments, teacher education, and policy, emphasizing the importance of identifying common challenges across cultural contexts and exploring practical solutions.
Through this academic exchange, the Department of Child and Adolescent Studies has strengthened its foundation for international joint research with the University of Oklahoma’s Early Childhood Education Department. Moving forward, both institutions plan to expand their academic collaboration as well as practical educational exchanges. Participants explored various partnership opportunities, including regular joint workshops, co-authored research publications, and student exchange programs. These initiatives aim to contribute to improving early childhood education and care environments for future generations in both countries, reinforcing a strong global partnership in the field.
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