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Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning in English Language and Literature Studies submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8174 | Submission Open
Keywords: English language teaching; literature; artificial intelligence; e-learning; digital literacies
Integrating Technology in Mathematics Teaching and Learning
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 544 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology; big ideas; teaching; learning; teacher education; K-16 mathematics education; STEAM
K-12 Computer Science Education in the Era of AI
edited by Wei Yan, Feiya Luo, Yuhan (Jimmy) Lin, Meize Guo and Yerika Jiménez
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 456 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI for K-12 CS classroom; preparing K-12 CS educators for an AI-driven world; frameworks for AI in K-12 CS education
The Many Faces of Adult Literacy Across Contexts, Cultures, and Modalities
edited by
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 329 | Submission Open
Keywords: adult literacy; adult numeracy; health literacy; workplace literacy; digital literacy; family literacy; financial literacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Educational Leadership Complexity: Theories, Methods, and Practices submission deadline 16 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3418 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational leadership; leadership dilemmas; strategic decision-making; complexity in schools; ethical leadership
Educational and Information Technology Breakthroughs for Inclusive Learning
edited by Geping Liu, and
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 556 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-learning; information technology; learning analytics; computer engineering
Teacher Preparation in Multicultural Contexts
edited by Shahar Gindi
submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3963 | Submission Open
Keywords: pre-service teachers; intercultural competence; boundary-crossing teaching; teacher training; intercultural contact; cultural sensitivity; reflective practice; inclusive learning; equitable education; teacher preparation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Training and Supporting Educators for Transformative Practice in Special Education
edited by John William McKenna
submission deadline 29 May 2026 | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open
Keywords: free appropriate public education; special education; teacher training; teacher support; students with disabilities; inclusion; evidence-based practice; transition preparation; specialized instruction; collaboration; school working conditions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Data Literacy in STEM Education
edited by Azita Manouchehri
submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 445 | Submission Open
Keywords: data literacy; data modeling; teaching and learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Exploring Digital Play and Learning from Early Childhood Across the Lifespan
edited by Eva Brooks, Camilla Finsterbach Kaup and Emma Edstrand
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2664 | Submission Open
Keywords: creative coding; digital storytelling; game-based learning; hybrid analogue– digital environments; AI in learners’ playful learning; sociomaterial or sociocultural perspectives on digital engagement
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Teaching and Learning Research with Technology in New Era
edited by Eva Ordóñez-Olmedo, Pilar Gómez-Rey, Isotta Mac Fadden and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2110 | Submission Open
Keywords: teachers' critical knowledge of technology; students' technological adoption; digital or instrumental literacy?; big data in educational research; digital competencies; ethics in digital research; artificial intelligence in education; transferred emerging methodologies; digital policy agenda
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
The Use of AI in ESL/EFL Education: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by Ju-Chuan Huang
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2098 | Submission Open
Keywords: English as a second language; English as a foreign language; AI; plagiarism; teacher identity; language policy; teacher development; AI literacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Reconsidering Science Literacy: Enhancing Science Understanding for All
edited by William F. McComas
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1794 | Submission Open
Keywords: science or scientific literacy; science understanding; science communication; public understanding of science; science misconceptions; literacy; science curriculum
E-Learning in Higher Education
edited by , Md Hasanuzzaman Sagor and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1627 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-learning; higher education; artificial intelligence in education (AIEd); digital higher education in emergencies (AIEd); blended learning; digital pedagogies; emerging technologies and student engagement; technology-enhanced teaching and learning; e-assessment; trends in higher education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
The Fruitful Interplay Between Disciplinary, Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning in Mathematics Education: Epistemological, Anthropological and Institutional Issues
edited by Laura Branchetti and Gabriella Pocalana
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1416 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematics education; disciplinary teaching; interdisciplinary teaching and learning; transdisciplinary teaching and learning; epistemological issues in mathematics education; institutional issues in mathematics education
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Assessment Methods and Generative Artificial Intelligence: How to Educate Prospective Teachers
edited by Davide Parmigiani
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1191 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI-driven assessment; GAI tools in assessment; formative assessment; summative assessment; teacher education programs; pre-service teachers; in-service teachers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Bridging Ethics and Sustainable Learning in Science and Environmental Education
edited by Giuliano Reis, Rute Rocha, and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 680 | Submission Open
Keywords: science education; environmental education; ethics; sustainable learning; moral; values; animals; speciesism
Vocabulary Learning in a New Era: Strategies, Assessments, and Innovations
edited by Peter Yongqi Gu
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 575 | Submission Open
Keywords: vocabulary; vocabulary learning; vocabulary assessment
Educator Preparation and Advancement Pathways
edited by Nicole L. Thompson, and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 426 | Submission Open
Keywords: educator preparation; teacher retention; education systems; education policy; professional learning; horizon 3 education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Empowering Stakeholders in Education: Leadership Strategies for Integrating Teacher and Parent Voices into Curriculum Design and Professional Development submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 360 | Submission Open
Keywords: context-conscious enactment of curriculum design; professional development; integration of teacher and parent voices; collaboration; cultural diversity; community engagement; empowering teachers; learning culture
Rethinking Science Education: Pedagogical Shifts and Novel Strategies
edited by Susannah Sandrin
submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4483 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEAM education; college transfer; gender; culture; informal science education; science outreach; non-traditional students; science pedagogy
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Exploring the Interplay of Rural Higher Education Policies, Practices, and Methodologies
edited by Leonard Taylor and Kamia F. Slaughter
submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 814 | Submission Open
Keywords: rural education; higher education; research methodologies; education policy; place-based research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Enhancing Spatial Thinking and Visual Literacy in the Geosciences
edited by Nicole D LaDue
submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 473 | Submission Open
Keywords: spatial thinking; visualization; geoscience education; visual literacy; spatial cognition
Work-Integrated Learning for a Sustainable Future
edited by Faith Valencia-Forrester
submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open
Keywords: work-integrated learning; sustainability education; experiential learning; industry-academia partnerships; systems thinking; cooperative education; sustainable development goals; assessment strategies; social Impact
Education for Sustainability: Teaching for a Balanced, Healthy, and Hopeful Future
edited by Erin Redman, , and Nikki Logan
submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open
Keywords: educating for sustainability; futures thinking; reparative futures; sustainability pedagogical content knowledge
Technology Integration and Digital Practices in Higher Education
edited by , , and Suzan van Brussel
submission deadline 12 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology integration; higher education; digital pedagogy; learning-centered design; educational design research; practice-oriented research; student learning processes; blended learning
Rural Education in a Changing World: Complexity, Challenges, and Pathways Toward Equity
edited by Vilma Seeberg and
submission deadline 14 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 483 | Submission Open
Keywords: rural education; educational equity; teacher development; migrant and ethnic youth education; culturally responsive pedagogies
Barriers to Learning and Participation in Educational Settings: Lights and Shadows Towards Inclusive Education submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13180 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusive education; accessibility; educational barriers; pedagogical innovation; assistive technology; educational equity; systemic challenges; cultural diversity; teacher training; policy impact
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Innovative Teaching Strategies to Promote Language and Literacy Development: Multimodal and Multidisciplinary Perspectives
edited by , Xin Zhang and Irene Shidong An
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4607 | Submission Open
Keywords: language teaching strategies; innovative pedagogies; multimodal literacy; language development; digital tools in education; interdisciplinary approaches; inclusive literacy instruction; educational technology; artificial intelligence; virtual reality; translanguaging; multilingual and intercultural identity; language and intercultural development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Artificial Intelligence and Language Learning: Innovations, Impacts, and Insights
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4406 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; learner agency; second language acquisition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Generative AI Alignment with Learning Environments in Higher Education
edited by Felix Kwihangana, and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2711 | Submission Open
Keywords: higher education; pedagogical innovation; culturally responsive teaching; learning environments; ethical AI in education; student agency and identity; human– AI collaboration; educational transformation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Inclusive STEAM Education
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1940 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEAM; natural sciences; inclusion education; special needs; school; life-long learning; teacher training
Diversity and Inclusion in Education: Strategies for Equitable Learning Environments
edited by Norimune Kawai
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 480 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusive education; accessibility; diversity and equity; wellbeing
Supporting Multilingual Learners in Reading and Writing Across Content Areas in the Traditional and Multimedia Classroom
edited by Huijing Wen, Daibao Guo and
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open
Keywords: multilingual learners; literacy; content areas; multimedia classroom; teacher preparation; digital reading; multimodal composition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Unlocking Potential: The Future of Gifted and Talented Education
edited by Dorothy Sisk and
submission deadline 16 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1781 | Submission Open
Keywords: multiple talents; assessment; strength-based education; AI; creativity and innovation; creative problem-solving; mentoring
Advancing Education for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Education Through Empirical Research
edited by Tobias Hoppe, and
submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 757 | Submission Open
Keywords: education for sustainable development (ESD); climate change education (CCE); educational strategies; effective teaching
Technology-Mediated Language Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Bridging Language Teaching/Learning and Computational Linguistic Research Using LLMs
edited by Sílvia Araújo, Micaela Aguiar and
submission deadline 28 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1133 | Submission Open
Keywords: large language models in language education; AI-mediated language pedagogy; hybrid human– AI approaches to feedback and assessment; learner language corpus analysis using LLMs; technology-mediated language learning; critical AI literacy in language education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Cybersecurity and Online Learning in Tertiary Education
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 19905 | Submission Open
Keywords: ethics of scale; learning analytics and any cyber security issues with it; cyber risk management; security awareness-specific LMS; ethical hacking by online learning; virtual labs for cybersecurity education; online learning and authenticity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Technology-Enhanced Learning in Tertiary Education submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 17109 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational technology; learning analytics; retention; engagement; technology-enhanced learning; emotion and learning; applied AI techniques in learning; emotion detection from students’ comments (interaction with LMS)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
The State of the Art and the Future of Education
edited by Daniel Muijs
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11074 | Submission Open
Keywords: review; education; evidence; research; school; higher education; primary education; secondary education
Collaborative and Resilience-Oriented Practices and Teacher Wellbeing
edited by and Jessica Strolin-Goltzman
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7241 | Submission Open
Keywords: family– school collaboration; teacher wellbeing; resilience; burnout
Breaking Barriers—Equity, Inclusion and Global Readiness in Higher Education
edited by Lydiah Nganga and John Kambutu
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3602 | Submission Open
Keywords: equity in higher education; inclusive leadership; global citizenship education; intercultural competence; decolonizing curriculum; strategic policy reform; diversity in academia; globalized pedagogy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Economics of Education and Prospective Developments in Higher Education
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3393 | Submission Open
Keywords: economics of education; education and economic development; sustainable development; human capital; higher education; online education; higher education and labor markets; the role of government in education; taxation for education; financing education
Learning Through Play: Reimagining Pedagogies in Early Childhood
edited by Elena Bodrova and Deborah Jane Leong
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3058 | Submission Open
Keywords: early childhood education and care; childhood; play; play assessment; curriculum; pedagogy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Advances in Research on Languages and Literacies in Multicultural and Inclusive Settings: International and Comparative Perspectives submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2464 | Submission Open
Keywords: languages and literacies; inclusive education; multilingual learners; neurodiversity and special needs; culturally responsive pedagogy; multimodal literacies; equity in education; teacher beliefs and practices; home and community literacies; assessment for diverse learners
Equitable Science Education for Engaging All Learners in Science submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1264 | Submission Open
Keywords: equity; science education; scientific literacy; science careers; learning needs; cognitive challenges; contextualized science; teacher education; diversity; inclusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Belonging in STEM: Evidence-Informed Inclusive Practices to Support Each and Every Child in Early Childhood Environments
edited by Chihing Lim, Hsiu-Wen Yang and Jessica Amsbary
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 1028 | Submission Open
Keywords: disability inclusion; early childhood education; early years; STEM; racial equity
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Professional Ethics for Early Childhood Educators
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 942 | Submission Open
Keywords: professional ethics; dilemmas; ethical practices; professional judgement
Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) for Education: Creating Engaging and Inclusive Digital Learning Experiences
edited by Charoula Angeli
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 884 | Submission Open
Keywords: human– computer interaction; AI and HCI for learning; inclusive and accessible design
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Bilingual and Multicultural Education: Current Trends and Future Directions
edited by Joana Da Silveira Duarte and Anke Munniksma
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 606 | Submission Open
Keywords: bilingual and multicultural education; diversity approaches; diversity attitudes; diversity experiences; school leaders; teachers; students; parents; inclusion; equity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
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