A joint pre-conference (NW-12 & NW-3) on the methodology of comparative studies within the area of inclusive and early childhoodeducation 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 educationTopic 2: Methodological considerationsPart 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.