Ana Teresa Brito

Ana Teresa Brito is an Assistant Professor at the School of Education, ISPA - University Institute, Lisbon, Portugal, where she conducts research through the Center for Research in Education. Her academic focus centers on early childhood education systems, particularly Portuguese contexts for children aged 0-6.

Her research interests include:

• Early Childhood Education & Care Systems
• Inclusion Practices for Diverse Learners
• Early Intervention Frameworks
• Family-School Collaboration Models
• Temporal Organization in Preschool Settings
• Professional Development for Educators

Dr. Brito investigates how time structures impact child agency in early education, the emotional dimensions of developmental transitions, and systemic gaps in preparing professionals for infant-toddler care. Her work emphasizes collaborative approaches to parental engagement and addresses cultural barriers to inclusion, often through qualitative case studies examining Portuguese daycare centers and preschools.

Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on practical challenges: 60% examine time/routine organization and parent-teacher dialogues, 25% analyze professional training deficiencies (particularly for 0-3 age groups), and 15% explore emotional development frameworks. Methodologically, she favors narrative analysis and multi-case studies reflecting Portugal's unique educational landscape.

She actively contributes to ISPA's Center for Research in Education, developing projects that bridge academic theory with early childhood practice through co-constructed organizational learning models.