The Best Interests of the Child in Early Childhood Education: Pedagogical and Ethical Implications for Teaching Practice
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This article analyzes the principle of the best interests of the childin early childhood education and its pedagogical and ethicalimplications for teaching practice through a systematic review ofscientific literature published between 2020 and 2026. ThePRISMA 2020 methodology was applied to identify, select, andanalyze studies indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, ERIC, andSciELO. The findings indicate that this principle serves as aguiding framework for teachers' decision-making, curriculumplanning, assessment, inclusive education, and the protection ofchildren's rights. The review also identifies challenges related toteachers' ethical training and the implementation of educationalpractices focused on children's well-being and participation. It isconcluded that integrating the best interests of the child as acornerstone of educational practice promotes more inclusive,equitable, and rights-based education, thereby strengthening thequality of teaching and learning processes in early childhoodeducation.
Institution: Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7222978377
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