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Educational Innovation with Information and Communication Technologies submission deadline 1 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6346
Keywords: educational innovation; educational research; ICT supported learning; higher education; impact measurement
Emerging Pedagogies for Integrating AI in Education
edited by Dabae Lee, Yeol Huh, Julie Moore and Jason Harron
submission deadline 1 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4435
Keywords: artificial intelligence; pedagogy; reinventing learning; AI in education; instructional strategy
Teaching and Learning with Technology to Promote Educational Inclusion Processes: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by Verónica Basilotta Gómez-Pablos and Verónica Nistal Anta
submission deadline 1 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 565
Keywords: educational inclusion; digital technologies; quality education; diversity; equitable opportunities; accessibility; digital divide; teacher training
Dynamic Change: Shaping the Schools of Tomorrow in the Digital Age
edited by Stephan Schumann
submission deadline 1 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 560
Keywords: digital transformation; educational technology; technology integration; school improvement; school management; leadership
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Educational Leadership, Management and Policy in International Education
edited by Mark T. Gibson and Lucy Bailey
submission deadline 1 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 481
Keywords: educational leadership; leadership of international schools; globalisation of education; transnational education; educational policy-borrowing; educational policy learning
Digital Learning Innovation in Formal and Non-formal Learning Institution: Current Trends and Practices
edited by
submission deadline 3 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 1336 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital learning; innovative learning; learning technology; teaching practice; formal and non-formal learning institution
Healthy Habits, Psychological Variables and Learning in Children and Adolescents
edited by José Enrique Moral-García and Manuel Jesús De La Torre-Cruz
submission deadline 10 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4382 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthy habits; children and adolescents; educational psychology; learning processes; physical education
The Role of Reflection in Teaching and Learning
edited by Kira Elena Weber and Hendrik Lohse-Bossenz
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 7231 | Submission Open
Keywords: reflective practice; reflective teaching; knowledge-based reasoning; critical thinking; meta cognition; pedagogical strategies; teacher education; educational development; professional learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Science and Sustainability Education
edited by Helen J. Boon
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4274 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; science ethics; neuroscience in science education; pedagogy for science; climate change; sustainable development; teacher education; higher education for sustainability.
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Transformative Paradigms in Art Education: Navigating Technology, Social Justice, and Cultural Change in Complex Times
edited by Sheng Kuan Chung
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 859 | Submission Open
Keywords: art education; visual culture; social justice pedagogy; cultural change; technology integration; interdisciplinary arts learning; equity and inclusion
The Role of Youth Sports in STEM Learning, Psychological Development, and Social-Emotional Learning
edited by Joseph C. Spears, Lynne Long, , and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 495 | Submission Open
Keywords: youth sports; STEM education; social-emotional learning; academic performance; psychological resilience; cross-curricular learning; after-school programs; summer enrichment; physical activity and cognition; educational policy
Generative Artificial Intelligence for Transforming Educational Assessment Practices
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative artificial intelligence; educational assessment; transforming education assessment; educational assessment practices; artificial intelligence in education
Views of Physics Teachers on Inquiry and Their Approaches to Classroom Practices
edited by Angelika Pahl and
submission deadline 15 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: science education; teacher; beliefs; teaching methods and strategies; laboratory work; inquiry; teacher training
Gender and STEM Education submission deadline 30 Jul 2025 | 17 articles | Viewed by 44183 | Submission Open
Keywords: gender perspective; gender equality; professional development; women labor force; female leadership; higher education; women in STEM careers; Agenda 2030; gender issues in STEM education; attraction; mentoring; and retention
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Theory and Research in Data Science Education
edited by , Aisling Leavy, Daniel Frischemeier, Sibel Kazak, Efi Paparistodemou and Dionysia Bakogianni
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6877 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; data science education; data science literacy; data analytics; statistics; statistics education; statistics literacy; computational thinking; machine learning
Inquiry-Based Learning and Student Engagement
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5589 | Submission Open
Keywords: science inquiry engagement; inquiry-based science education (IBSE); technology in inquiry learning; assessment of inquiry skills; educational equity and inclusion
(This special issue belongs to the Section Curriculum and Instruction)
Technology-Enhanced Nursing and Health Education
edited by Samia Valeria Ozorio Dutra, Donna-Marie Palakiko and Gilson de Vasconcelos Torres
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4974 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomedical technology and education; technology related science and education; nursing and education; health education; competency-based education; computer-assisted instruction; high-fidelity simulation training
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Research Needs in Mathematical Giftedness and Creativity
edited by Scott Chamberlin and Eric Mann
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1006 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovation; mathematical creativity; mathematical giftedness; mathematical promise; mathematical advancement; originality
Higher Education Development and Technological Innovation
edited by Chris Campbell and Lynn Gribble
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 979 | Submission Open
Keywords: innovation in higher education; higher education transformation; online learning transformation/innovation; digital uplift at scale; gen AI innovation in learning and teaching; innovation in teaching the use of AI; implementation of emerging technologies at scale; strategic innovation; curriculum innovation; sustainability in learning and teaching innovation; technological innovation incubation and implementation; online/virtual universities; digital technology innovation; technological innovation in assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Collaborative and Resilience-Oriented Practices and Teacher Wellbeing
edited by and Jessica Strolin-Goltzman
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 729 | Submission Open
Keywords: family– school collaboration; teacher wellbeing; resilience; burnout
Integrating Generative AI and Game-Based Learning for Equitable and Effective Learning
edited by and Punya Mishra
submission deadline 31 Jul 2025 | Viewed by 419 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; game-based learning; STEM education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Learning Design for the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology for Engagement and Use
edited by and
submission deadline 1 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8169 | Submission Open
Keywords: learning design; technology integration; technology acceptance; use of technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Digital Competence of Educators: Opportunities and Challenges submission deadline 1 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4530 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital competence; teachers; initial training; lifelong learning; education policy; classroom practice
Education and Professional Development for Language and Bilingual Teachers
edited by Wang Liyi
submission deadline 1 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1777 | Submission Open
Keywords: language teacher education; bilingual teacher education; language education policy; professional development for language teachers; professional development for bilingual teachers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Emerging Trends in Educational Leadership: Crisis-Resilience and Future Proofing Schooling
edited by Christine Cunningham and Michelle Striepe
submission deadline 1 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 610 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational leadership; crisis-resilience; future proofing schooling
Supporting Education Attainment and Inclusion for Twice-Exceptional Students
edited by , Colm O’Reilly, Leeanne Hinch and
submission deadline 1 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open
Keywords: twice-exceptional; educational inclusion; gifted; special educational needs; identification and support
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Education for Early Career Teachers
edited by and Susanne Garvis
submission deadline 10 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2482 | Submission Open
Keywords: transition; induction; early-career teachers; teaching workplaces; wellbeing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
ChatGPT as Educative and Pedagogical Tool: Perspectives and Prospects submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 13536 | Submission Open
Keywords: ChatGPT; artificial intelligence; chatbot; teaching and learning; assessment; immersive learning; collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
STEM, Arts, and Special Education: Teacher Education Partnerships and Professional Development submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8248 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher education; partnerships; professional development; STEM; arts; exceptional student education; special education; pre-service teachers; in-service teachers; educational research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Understanding Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) from Cultural Perspectives
edited by Archana Vasudeva Hegde and Jessica Resor
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7388 | Submission Open
Keywords: diversity in early childhood care and education; teacher education; parenting and early childhood years; global perspective on early childhood care and education; teacher beliefs and practices in early childhood care and education.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Advancing Science Learning through Design-Based Learning
edited by Samuel Severance
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3812 | Submission Open
Keywords: design-based learning (DBL); science education; design thinking; engineering design practices; designing solutions; student science learning; teacher professional learning; science education reform; school classroom; science curriculum
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics: Focusing on Students with Learning Disabilities or Difficulties
edited by Yan Ping Xin
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2175 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematics; problem solving; problem posing; conceptual understanding; artificial intelligence; learning disabilities; at risk; K-12 students
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Creativity and Education
edited by Seokhee Cho, Jenny Yang and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1268 | Submission Open
Keywords: creativity; creative problem solving; problem solving; critical thinking; development; specific domain
Innovation and Design in Multilingual Education
edited by Ekaterina Protassova and Maria Yelenevskaya
submission deadline 15 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 918 | Submission Open
Keywords: linguistic diversity; innovative language teaching; linguistically responsive teaching; translanguaging; non-global languages
Pathways to Progress and Practice: Leading the Way in STEM Education Innovations and the Workforce
edited by Donna Stokes and Elsa Gonzalez
submission deadline 20 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2437 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM education; STEM teacher education; engineering education; STEM student success; resilience; diverse workforce
Bilingual Education and Second Language Acquisition
edited by Evy Woumans
submission deadline 29 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1146 | Submission Open
Keywords: bilingualism; second language acquisition; language learning; education; immersion; content and language integrated learning; English as medium of instruction
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Different Approaches in Mathematics Teacher Education
edited by and Alessandro Jacques Ribeiro
submission deadline 30 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2205 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematics teacher education; mathematics teacher learning; specific professional practices; mathematics teacher knowledge; mathematics teacher educator; representations of practice; practice-based teacher education; teacher noticing; field-based teacher preparation program
Innovation, Didactics, and Education for Sustainability submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 10202 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational innovation; didactics and sustainability; education for sustainable development; teacher training and sustainability; ICT and sustainable development; physical and sports education and sustainability; environmental education; curriculum and sustainable development; citizenship education; social justice; leadership and sustainability; gender and sustainability
Inquiry-Based Science Teaching and Learning submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7193 | Submission Open
Keywords: inquiry education; science education; scientific competence
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Reclaiming and Rethinking Teacher Education: Global Concerns, Challenges and Opportunities
edited by Jonathan Glazzard and Mark Minott
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5147 | Submission Open
Keywords: social justice; inclusion; partnerships; teaching; curriculum
Effective Policies and Practices in Inclusive Preschool and Primary Education
edited by Aglaia Stampoltzis and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3792 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusive pedagogy; early intervention; inclusive assessment; effective teaching practices; successful learning; personalized learning plans
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Empowering Minds: Innovation, Equity and the Science of Learning in Mathematics Education
edited by Tasos Barkatsas and Wendy Goff
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 626 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematics; equity; technology; science of learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Curriculum and Instruction)
Engaging Andragogies in Higher Education
edited by Chase Young and Benjamin Mitchell-Yellin
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 443 | Submission Open
Keywords: andragogy; higher education teaching; active learning; assessing college students; student-centered learning; teaching-related professional development; student persistence; effective teaching practices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Open Practices in Research and Education: Transforming Academic Culture
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 383 | Submission Open
Keywords: open science; open education; open access; open educational resources; interdisciplinarity; science communication; education for sustainable development; knowledge sharing; participatory culture; cultural change in academia
Exploring Mathematical Thinking in Early Childhood Education
edited by Penelope Kalogeropoulos and Ann Downton
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open
Keywords: early numeracy; pedagogies; play-based learning; representations
Interculturality, Inclusion and Social Justice in Education
edited by , Spyridoula Giaki and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open
Keywords: intercultural literacies; multimodality; inclusive education; diversity; generative artificial intelligence; intercultural growth mindset; differentiated educational practices; intercultural teachers’ training
Breaking Barriers: Promoting Equity and Inclusion in Teacher Education Programs
edited by
submission deadline 31 Aug 2025 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open
Keywords: equity; inclusion; social justice; critical praxis; teacher education; socially just instruction; humanizing pedagogies; decolonization; intersectionality; critical race theory
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Students with Special Educational Needs in Reading and Writing
edited by Heidi Selenius and Linda Fälth
submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3964 | Submission Open
Keywords: reading; writing; intervention; instructions; teaching strategies; inclusive education; special needs education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Child-Centered Technology Innovations: Transforming Teaching and Learning in the Early Years submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2955 | Submission Open
Keywords: child-cantered learning technologies; early years pedagogy; technological innovation in early learning; creative expression in early learning; digital tools for critical thinking and problem solving; inclusive and adaptive learning technologies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Technology-Enhanced Education for Engineering Students
edited by Sonia M. Gómez Puente
submission deadline 1 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1514 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology-enhanced learning; virtual laboratories and simulation tools; online collaboration (COIL); artificial intelligence in education; machine learning; personalized learning; interactive learning; gamification; blended learning; hybrid learning; professional development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
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