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Transforming Classrooms with AI: Innovations in Virtual Learning

edited by Daniel Chang,

Michael Pin Chuan Lin

and

Jeeho Ryoo

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2090 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; virtual learning; AI in education; self-regulated learning; ethical AI; personalized education; technology-enhanced learning; inclusive AI; human–AI collaboration; linguistic justice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)

What to Teach—and What to Stop Teaching—in Mathematics in the Age of AI: Statistical Evidence on Effective and Ineffective Methods

edited by

László Bognár

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1891 | Submission Open

Keywords: what to teach in AI age; beyond calculation learning; human versus machine reasoning; redefining mathematics education; teaching for post-AI thinking; evidence-based educational research

Is AI a Double-Edged Sword? Perspectives from Teachers and Students

edited by Cansu Tatar

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1266 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; generative AI; teacher AI competencies; student perceptions; ethical AI; educational technology integration; AI literacy; teaching and learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)

Cultivating Critical and Creative Thinking Skills in Education

edited by Peter Ellerton and

Yael Leibovitch

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 781 | Submission Open

Keywords: critical thinking; creative thinking; education

Transforming Teaching and Learning with Online Education Models, Strategies, and Insights

edited by

Teresa Romeu

and Montse Guitert

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 621 | Submission Open

Keywords: online education; digital transformation; teaching strategies; innovative learning models; evidence-based pedagogy; educational technology; learner well-being; equity and inclusion; institutional sustainability; teaching and learning innovation

The AI-Driven Sustainability in Education: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by

Fang Huang

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 511 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in education; educational sustainability; AI-enhanced learning; sustainable educational technology; AI-driven educational innovation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)

Effective STEM Education for All Students: Research and Recommendations

edited by Christian Doabler

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 420 | Submission Open

Keywords: STEM instruction; learning disabilities; evidence-based practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Sustaining Vision in Mathematics Teacher Education: Upcycling Versus Recycling Ideas to Address Contemporary Issues

edited by Jennifer B. Chauvot and Jeannette D. Alarcón

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 414 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematics teacher education; preservice mathematics teacher learning; inservice mathematics teacher professional learning

Immersive Learning Environments for the 21st Century: Integrating Socioscientific Issues, Mixed Reality, and Environmental Education

edited by

Mark Newton

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 313 | Submission Open

Keywords: socioscientific issues; mixed reality; environmental education; immersive environments

Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Development

edited by

Betsy Ng

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: lifelong learning; skills; sustainable development; resilience

Reimagining School-Based Mental Health: Social-Emotional Learning and Preventive Interventions in an Era of Global Transformation

edited by

Matthew Lemberger-Truelove

submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 1261 | Submission Open

Keywords: school-based mental health; social-emotional learning (SEL); preventive interventions; K-12 education; student wellbeing; educational transformation; trauma-informed practices; mental health promotion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Education and Psychology)

Broadening Horizons for Educational Data Use: Learning and Leading from Classroom to Community

edited by

Jo Beth Jimerson

Kara Lasater

, Ellen Mandinach and

Kathleen Kyzar

submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 696 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational data use; leading data cultures; asset-based data practices; continuous improvement; whole-child education; school climate and culture; flourishing; leadership preparation; human-centered data use; family, community and research partnerships

Linguistic and Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Education: Policies, Practices, Interaction, and Development

edited by Maria Yelenevskaya and Ekaterina Protassova

submission deadline 1 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 427 | Submission Open

Keywords: multilingualism; linguistic diversity; early childhood education; bilingual development; language policy; inclusive education; material environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)

From Classroom to Career: Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being Across Engineering Education Communities

edited by Sarah Wilson,

Justin C. Major

and Sarah Jane Bork

submission deadline 2 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 611 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; psychological well-being; engineering education; engineering culture; help-seeking behaviors; equity and inclusion; identity and marginalization; evidence-based interventions; engineering workforce

(This special issue belongs to the Section Education and Psychology)

Physical Education for Integral Development: Challenges and Perspectives

edited by

María Espada Mateos

José-Carlos Calero-Cano

and Feng-Min Wei

submission deadline 5 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 952 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical education; teaching and learning; comprehensive development; sustainability; teacher training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Teacher Emotion, Pedagogical Agents and Psychological Well-Being: Implications for Student Development

edited by

Xiying Li

and

Zhongling Pi

submission deadline 10 Nov 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 17191 | Submission Open

Keywords: teacher emotion; pedagogical agents; psychological well-being; academic emotion; teacher–student interaction; student learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Education and Psychology)

Being a Teacher in the Era of Artificial Intelligence—Challenges and Opportunities

edited by

Guilhermina Miranda

and

António Faria

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5667 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital learning environments; artificial intelligence; teacher roles; education technology; instructional design; pedagogy; professional development; digital literacy; ethics; personalized learning; curriculum design; classroom innovation; adaptive learning; learning analytics; AI competencies; educational policy; teacher training

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Transformative Educational Leadership: Bridging Gaps and Breaking Barriers

edited by

Lídia Serra

Generosa Pinheiro

and José Matias Alves

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2236 | Submission Open

Keywords: educational leadership; school grammar; school cultures; school metamorphosis; innovation; social justice; organizational learning; accountability; governance

Large AI Models Empower Teaching Reform

edited by

Bingshu Wang

Jiangbin Zheng

, Huobin Tan and

Zhi Liu

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 1327 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI large models; teaching case design; teaching evaluation; educational intelligent agents; information literacy; AI teaching assistants

Wellbeing in Education: Investigating Policy and Practice

edited by Elise Hunkin and Kristina Turner

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open

Keywords: wellbeing; wellbeing initiatives and practices; wellbeing policy; early childhood education; primary education; secondary education; higher education

Leadership for Educational Social Justice

edited by

Bernardita Muñoz-Chereau

, Alejandra Falabella and Asa Melander

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 300 | Submission Open

Keywords: leadership; social justice; educational equity; systemic inclusion; collective agency; heterarchical leadership; inclusive leadership; inclusive pedagogy; moral accountability; systems leadership

Thinking Physics for Learning in the 21st Century: From the History of Physics to Modern Pedagogical Practices

edited by Marco Giliberti and

Luisa Lovisetti

submission deadline 16 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2728 | Submission Open

Keywords: physics education; history of physics; teaching practices and methods; teachers’ education; informal learning; cultural understanding of physics

Mathematics Teaching Assessment and Teacher Development in the Digital Age

edited by

Orit Broza

submission deadline 18 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematics teaching; assessment; teacher development; digital age; educational technology; artificial intelligence; learning analytics; mathematics teacher education

Transforming Education: Integrating Digital Technology for Learning and Assessment

edited by Andrew Williams

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3107 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; AI in education; digital technology for teaching; digital technology for learning; digital technology for assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)

Informal Science and Mathematics Education and Practice: A Global Perspective

edited by Anthony Petrosino and

Marc Sager

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1436 | Submission Open

Keywords: informal learning; global education; equity; STEM; science education; mathematics education; culturally responsive pedagogy; community-based learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

The Cloud in Education: Towards Pedagogical and Digital Transformation

edited by

Enrique Sánchez-Rivas

and

Sergio Ruiz Viruel

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1186 | Submission Open

Keywords: cloud computing; educational technology; digital learning; innovation in education; virtual learning environments; flexible learning; digital transformation; online education; distance education; information and communication technologies (ICT) in education

Critical Approaches to Educational Leadership: Emerging Trends and New Futurities

edited by Ann Lopez and Donna Swapp

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6789 | Submission Open

Keywords: education; educational leadership; critical leadership; school leadership; decolonizing educational leadership; coloniality in educational leadership; leadership frameworks; leadership praxis; diversity, equity, inclusion

Exploring Outdoor Learning Through Interdisciplinary Perspectives

edited by

Dunja Anđić

and

Sanja Tatalović Vorkapić

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5293 | Submission Open

Keywords: outdoor learning; sustainability; wellbeing; teachers; nature; kindergarten; competency; socioemotional development; lifelong education; AI

Vocabulary Learning in a New Era: Strategies, Assessments, and Innovations

edited by

Peter Yongqi Gu

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5280 | Submission Open

Keywords: vocabulary; vocabulary learning; vocabulary assessment

Adult Education and Literacy: Exploring the Impact of Adult Education, Literacy and Lifelong Learning

edited by

Clare Power

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3209 | Submission Open

Keywords: adult education; literacy; lifelong learning

Game-Based Learning for Competency Development: Design, Mechanisms and Evidence

edited by Michele D. Dickey

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2828 | Submission Open

Keywords: game-based learning; game mechanics; experiential learning; cognitive engagement; affective engagement; immersive learning; learning design; narrative design; digital learning environments

From Digital to Intelligent: AI and the Future of Digital Education in Transforming Pedagogy

edited by

Aamir Anwar

and Ijaz Ul Haq

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2481 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; digital education; AI in pedagogy; personalised learning; collaborative learning; active learning; AI in assessment; ethical AI in education; intelligent tutoring systems; adaptive learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)

Assessment Methods and Generative Artificial Intelligence: How to Educate Prospective Teachers

edited by Davide Parmigiani

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 1519 | 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)

Educator Preparation and Advancement Pathways

edited by Nicole L. Thompson,

Wendy Oakes

and

Tanya Pinkerton

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1303 | 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)

The Sustainability of Educators in the Teaching Profession

edited by Conra D. Gist

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1184 | Submission Open

Keywords: professional sustainability; educator development; educator preparation programs; ethnoracially diverse educators; educator wellness and mental health; diverse teaching practices

Advancing Equity Through Inclusive Education: Theory, Policy and Practice

edited by Marnie Best and

Foteini Pasenidou

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 963 | Submission Open

Keywords: inclusive education; equity; diverse learners; inclusive pedagogy; system reform; professional learning; policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)

AI and Futures Thinking in Teacher Education: Preparing Educators Across Educational Sectors

edited by Paul Flynn

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 914 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI in teacher education; futures thinking/futures literacy; digital innovation in pedagogy; professional learning (ITE and CPD); educational technology ethics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

Internationalisation of Higher Education: Impacts, Challenges and Future Possibilities

edited by Lilan Chen and

Shuoyang Meng

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 672 | Submission Open

Keywords: internationalisation of higher education; higher education policy and governance; quality assurance and internationalisation; transnational and cross-border education; digital and virtual internationalisation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)

Studying Problem-Solving in Diverse Contexts: From Well-Defined Problem Solving to Real-World Problem Solving

edited by Margarida Romero

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 669 | Submission Open

Keywords: problem-solving diversity; creative problem solving; collaborative problem solving; complex problem solving; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); computational thinking; human–AI collaboration; curriculum innovation; interdisciplinary learning; 21st century competencies

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Dialogic Teaching in Science Classrooms

edited by Junqing Zhai, Cao Ye, Xiaomei Yan and

Song Xue

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 652 | Submission Open

Keywords: dialogic teaching; science education; classroom discourse; scientific argumentation; epistemic agency; teacher professional development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)

The Power of Play: Enhancing Educational Outcomes, Engagement, and Equality Through Games and Play

edited by

Simone Bassanelli

Federico Bonetti

, Eftychia Roumelioti and

Annapaola Marconi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 638 | Submission Open

Keywords: game-based learning; gamification; serious games; video games; board games

Facilitating STEM Learning Through Nature: Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood

edited by Christopher Speldewinde,

Jennifer Cutri

and

Anamika Devi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 597 | Submission Open

Keywords: nature-based early childhood education; bush kinders; forest kindergartens; stem; science; technology; engineering; mathematics

Science Education for the 21st Century: Developing Students’ Scientific Thinking and Critical Thinking

edited by Ángel Vázquez-Alonso, María-Antonia Manassero-Mas,

Silvia Ortiz-Bonnín

and Virginia Ferreiro-Basurto

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open

Keywords: scientific thinking; critical thinking; science education; teaching, learning and assessment; science teacher training; science curricula; developmental issues

Explicating Special and General Education: Fostering an Equitable, Responsive, and Inclusive Learning Environment

edited by

Susan Courey

and

Roslyn Haber

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 371 | Submission Open

Keywords: special education; IDEA; inclusion; artificial intelligence; evidence-based practices; innovative pedagogy; technology

Beyond the Prompt: Redefining Digital Competence in the GenAI Arena

edited by

Davoud Masoumi

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open

Keywords: teachers' digital competence; digital technologies; generative AI; teacher agency; digital bildung

(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)

The Impact of Inquiry-Based Teaching on Science Education

edited by Hsinhui Wang and Kuay-Keng Yang

submission deadline 30 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: inquiry-based teaching; science education; science pedagogy; scientific inquiry; scientific literacy; STEM education; student learning; teacher professional development

(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)

Higher Education in the Digital Age: Enhancing Learning, Critical Thinking, and Quality

edited by Trine Fossland and

Mike Joy

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2176 | Submission Open

Keywords: higher education; digital transformation; educational quality; learning design; critical thinking; technology-enhanced learning; assessment and feedback; academic integrity; AI literacy; professional digital competence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)

Strategies for Supporting All Learners in Mathematics Classrooms

edited by

Hyeseong Lee

, Erica Kwiatkowski-Egizio and Jaepil Han

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1256 | Submission Open

Keywords: mathematics education; differentiation; teacher education; inclusive pedagogy; instructional scaffolding; culturally responsive teaching; high-ability learners; emergent bilinguals; equity and access

AI and the Evolution of Educational Design: Curriculum Innovation and Pedagogical Transformation

edited by

Eugenia Smyrnova-Trybulska

and Piet Kommers

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 1151 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence in education; curriculum innovation; pedagogical innovation; artificial intelligence-enhanced learning; generative artificial intelligence; learning analytics; teacher professional development; personalized and adaptive learning; ethics and responsible artificial intelligence; digital competencies

Reading Comprehension Instruction for Secondary Students with Learning Difficulties

edited by

Nicole Pyle

, Christa Haring and

Daniel Pyle

submission deadline 1 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 950 | Submission Open

Keywords: reading comprehension; adolescent literacy; text-based reading; content area reading; disciplinary reading; reading for understanding; meaning of text; middle and high school; reading or learning difficulties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)

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