Projects

Projects (Research Divisions)

Division of ECEC Research

We conduct research on:

1. improving ECEC (early childhood education and care), developing the ECEC Professionals, and supporting for local child-rearing in an integrated manner, in cooperation with the three facilities for ECEC in Ochanomizu University (University Kindergarten, Izumi Nursery, and Ochanomizu University Childcare Center), as well as with the local community.
2. developing and evaluating curricula for infant/toddler education and care.

Division of Human Development Research

The primary goal of our research is to empirically understand psychosocial development and well-being throughout lifespan, and to inform practitioners and policy makers to resolve issues in the society. Three main areas include: (1) Psychological and Physical Well-Being throughout Development, (2) Cognitive and Language Development, and (3) Sociology / Educational Science and Development. Our focus is placed on intra- and inter-individual variabilities of development and physical health, cognitive development, i.e. language, memory, and emotion, and social / educational disparities. Our research is multidisciplinary and we employ a range of up-to-date methodological approaches such as longitudinal studies, ecological momentary assessment, and experimental designs.

Division of Developmental Clinical Research

We conduct:

1. research on support for children and adolescents with developmental disorders (e.g., autistic spectrum disorder(ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)).

2. development of support programs implemented at schools and communities.