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Educational Leadership: International Perspectives and Global Innovations
edited by Dawn England and Meng Tian
submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2852 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational leadership and management; international education; transnational education; global education; decolonization; sustainable education
Cutting-Edge Research on Childhood Special Education submission deadline 15 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 806 | Submission Open
Keywords: attention to diversity; inclusive education; educational technology; specific learning difficulties; barriers to learning and participation; universal learning design; functional diversity; family diversity; affective-sexual diversity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Cross-Cultural Education: Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers
edited by Miri Shonfeld
submission deadline 16 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4477 | Submission Open
Keywords: intercultural competence; cross-cultural education; teacher education; global citizenship; conflict mediation; equity; diversity; educational technology; intercultural communication; global citizenship; cultural intelligence; educational equity
Contemporary Arts Education Through the Lens of Social Justice: Insights from Research and Practice
edited by Judith Dinham
submission deadline 16 May 2025 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open
Keywords: equitable arts education; access to arts education; arts education and social justice; decolonising the arts curriculum; arts education and neurodiversity; arts education and social change; arts education and alternative narratives; arts education and agency
Innovative Pedagogy for Online, Face-to-Face (F2F) and Hybrid Delivery Modes in Higher Education
edited by Shivanand Balram
submission deadline 20 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1747 | Submission Open
Keywords: active learning; assessments; blended learning; educational technology; higher education; instructional design; learning analytics; online learning; pedagogy; teaching and learning strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Digital Literacy Environments and Reading Comprehension
edited by Nance S. Wilson and
submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: comprehension; learning environments; sociocultural theories; critical literacies; metacognition; linguistic diversity; cognitive processes; multimodal literacies
Building Resilient Education in a Changing World
edited by and György MOLNÁR
submission deadline 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; challenges; changing world; resilience; technology
Innovation in Teacher Education Practices
edited by and Emma Whewell
submission deadline 30 May 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14919 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher education; initial teacher training; continuing professional development; innovative pedagogies; global perspectives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Early Mathematics Education with a Focus on the Teacher and the Teaching
edited by Hanna Palmér and Camilla Björklund
submission deadline 30 May 2025 | Viewed by 351 | Submission Open
Keywords: early mathematics; preschool mathematics; preschool teacher; mathematising; teaching interventions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Teacher Professional Development and Teaching Practices in Early Childhood Education: An International Landscape
edited by , Shahid Karim and Xuanyi Eliza Wu
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 15516 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher professional development; teacher education; early childhood education; pedagogical practices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Interdisciplinary Approaches to STEM Education
edited by Sandra Nite and Niyazi Erdoğan
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7547 | Submission Open
Keywords: interdisciplinary; integrated STEM; innovative teaching
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
The Role of Reflection in Teaching and Learning
edited by Kira Elena Weber and Hendrik Lohse-Bossenz
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5346 | 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)
Supporting Mathematics Teaching and Learning in Indigenous, Migrational, and Multilingual Contexts
edited by Karla Culligan, , Paula Kristmanson and Annica Andersson
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2601 | Submission Open
Keywords: mathematics; teaching; learning; language; indigenous; migration; multilingual
(This special issue belongs to the Section Curriculum and Instruction)
Unleashing the Potential of E-learning in Higher Education
edited by Panagiotes S. Anastasiades, Charalampos Mouzakis and Konstantinos Kotsidis
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2415 | Submission Open
Keywords: e-learning; artificial intelligence; technology-enhanced learning; virtual reality; augmented reality; mixed reality; gamification; mobile learning; personalized learning environments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Empowering Teacher Education with Digital Competences submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2374 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital competences; teacher education; digital technologies; digital inclusion; digital literacy
(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 31 May 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2138 | 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)
Equity and Inclusion in Physical Education: Challenging Power Structures and Fostering Equal Opportunities for Diverse Students
edited by Sebastian Ruin
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1849 | Submission Open
Keywords: equity; inclusion; diversity; power structures; physical education; body
Sport, Physical Activity and Physical Education without Boundaries: Fairness and Inclusion
edited by Antonino Pereira, Amaia Ramírez Muñoz and
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1358 | Submission Open
Keywords: sport; physical activity; physical education; educational values; education and training; professional intervention; gender equality; disability; migrants; justice; equity
Strengths and Assets of the Early Childhood Workforce
edited by Michelle Taylor and Christina Stephens
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1169 | Submission Open
Keywords: ECE workforce; early childhood professionals; early care and education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Dynamic Change: Shaping the Schools of Tomorrow in the Digital Age
edited by Stephan Schumann
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 440 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital transformation; educational technology; technology integration; school improvement; school management; leadership
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Developing Teachers: A Necessary Condition for Quality Retention
edited by Qing Gu and Joanna Madalińska-Michalak
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher professional development; teacher learning; teacher retention; teacher quality; teacher change
Computer-Assisted Language Learning at the Dawn of the AI Revolution submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 287 | Submission Open
Keywords: language education; CALL; technology-enhanced language teaching; instructional technology; e-learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
From Crisis to Resilience: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Early Childhood Education
edited by Catalina Sau Man Ng
submission deadline 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 243 | Submission Open
Keywords: mental health; preschoolers/children; resilience; intervention; role of family; teacher education; early childhood education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Addressing Mental Health and Well-Being in Higher Education: Collaborative Insights from Education, Psychology, and the Learning Sciences
edited by and Michelle C. Fraboni
submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8592 | Submission Open
Keywords: belongingness; emotional health; higher education; mental health; student and faculty affairs; well-being
Addressing the Mental Health Needs of Students and Teachers: Strategies for School-Based Interventions submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1058 | Submission Open
Keywords: school mental health; psychological wellbeing; belonging and mattering; post-pandemic psychological support; pedagogical approaches; school-based interventions; social– emotional learning; quantitative research; qualitative research
(This special issue belongs to the Section Education and Psychology)
Triggering Motivation through Play and Curiosity
edited by Kim Stroet and Ineke Haakma
submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open
Keywords: play; curiosity; motivation; engagement; anxiety
Social and Emotional Learning and Wellbeing in Education
edited by Liam O'Hare, Laura Dunne and Sarah Miller
submission deadline 1 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; social and emotional learning; wellbeing; universal; whole school; whole community; applied
Serious Games and Gamification in School Education submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5777 | Submission Open
Keywords: serious games; gamification; educational games; game-based learning; school education; secondary education
Advancements in the Governance and Management of Higher Education
edited by , and Wahyu Supartono
submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1583 | Submission Open
Keywords: higher education; policy analysis; governance; management; quality assurance; technology; inclusivity; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Enlightening and Empowering Teacher Education Policies and Practices in and Beyond the Pandemic: Global and Comparative Perspectives, 2nd Edition
edited by and Maria Antonietta Impedovo
submission deadline 10 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 1374 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher education; teacher professional development; initial teacher education; prospective teachers; in-service teachers; pedagogy; policy development; sustainable development; alternative programs; COVID-19 pandemic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Participatory Pedagogy submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 33768 | Submission Open
Keywords: action research; participatory action research; practitioner research; reflective practice; classroom and community settings; practitioners; higher education scholars; contemporary discourse; systematic inquiry; pedagogical practices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Curriculum and Instruction)
Generative AI in Education: Current Trends and Future Directions
edited by Xiaoming Zhai and Shuchen Guo
submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3486 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI (GenAI); automatic scoring; personalized tutoring; prompt engineering
Contemporary Issues in Music Education: International Perspectives
edited by Alberto Cabedo-Mas, and Susan A. O’Neill
submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3192 | Submission Open
Keywords: music education policies and practices; innovative approaches and pedagogies; cultural diversity and inclusive practices; assessment and evaluation; professional development and teacher training
Practices and Challenges in Gifted Education
edited by Jennifer Rowley and Rachel White
submission deadline 15 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 319 | Submission Open
Keywords: gifted education; effective practices; challenges; inclusivity; assessment; curriculum differentiation; social-emotional support; teacher preparedness; equity and access; policy implications
Beyond Classroom Walls: Exploring Virtual Learning Environments
edited by and Elizabeth Milonas
submission deadline 25 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 249 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual and hybrid learning (VLEs; online; distance; E-learning); pedagogical innovation and educational technology; learner engagement and accessibility; diversity; equity; and inclusivity in education; collaborative and personalized learning; educational transformation; administration; and policy; curriculum studies and teaching; education ethics; special and teacher education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Teachers and Teaching in Inclusive Education
edited by Ahmed Bawa Kuyini, , Ajay Kumar Das and William Nketsia
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 27927 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusive education in diverse contexts; policy formulation; accountability in inclusive education; teachers’ experiences; instructional practices and accountability; adapting instruction for inclusion; support services
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Agency in Teaching and Learning with Digital Technology: Opportunities and Challenges
edited by Irina Engeness and Siv M. Gamlem
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20104 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology-enhanced learning (TEL); digital literacy; virtual reality (VR); augmented reality (AR); artificial intelligence (AI) in education; blended learning; digital divide; learning management systems (LMSs); personalised learning; educational gamification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Exploring Teaching and Learning in Physical Education and Sport submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8682 | Submission Open
Keywords: active methodology; teaching process; physical activity; sport performance; cognitive process; health promotion; curriculum; innovation
Learning Design for the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology for Engagement and Use
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6015 | Submission Open
Keywords: learning design; technology integration; technology acceptance; use of technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Inspiring Engagement through Reading and Writing with Children’s Literature in Initial Teacher Education
edited by and Deb Brosseuk
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 3948 | Submission Open
Keywords: children's literature; reading for pleasure; reading; writing; teacher education; engagement; pedagogy; literate identity; literacy
Emerging Technologies in Teaching and Learning to Solve Real-World Challenges: Perspectives, Challenges, and Future Directions
edited by Victoria Lowell and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2896 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging technologies; technology-enhanced learning; educational technology; educational innovation; digital pedagogy; digital literacy; immersive learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Transformative Pedagogies: Fostering Motivation, Enhancing Attractiveness, and Cultivating Commitment in Early Childhood Education Through Teacher Education
edited by Lotta Uusitalo and Jonna Kan­gas
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2798 | Submission Open
Keywords: early childhood teacher education; lifelong learning; wellbeing; motivation; future competencies
Rethinking Pedagogical Paradigms in Foreign Language Education: Multifaceted Approaches in a Globalized Context
edited by , , Mei Jiang, Haiquan Huang, David D. Jimenez, and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2726 | Submission Open
Keywords: foreign language education; pedagogical innovations; learner engagement; assessment techniques; educational technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Transforming Teacher Education for Academic Excellence
edited by Shirley O'Neill and Tony Richardson
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2127 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical reflective practice; diverse contemporary classrooms; mentor teachers; pre-service teacher practicum; professional learning communities; quality teaching and accountability; teacher education programs; teacher leadership; teacher professional identity development; teacher retention
Critical Mathematics Education: Bridging Theory, Practice, and Social Change
edited by Ian Cantley
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1063 | Submission Open
Keywords: practical implementation of CME; cultural and contextual relevance to CME; student outcomes and long-term impact of CME; integration of CME with other disciplines; technology and CME; student agency and voice in CME; policy and institutional barriers to CME implementation
Mathematics in Engineering Education
edited by and Reinhard Hochmuth
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1057 | Submission Open
Keywords: epistemological analysis; subject matter analysis; digital tools; problem-based learning; inquiry-based learning; challenged-based learning; mathematics in engineering education; higher education; university pedagogy
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Physical Activity and Active Proposals as a Pathway to Enhance Intelligence and Cognitive/Academic Variables in Young People
edited by Alberto Ruiz-Ariza
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1045 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical education; physical activity; exercise; active learning; neuroscience; intelligence; cognitive performance; academic performance; cognition
Reach for the Stars: Enhancing Pedagogy and Technology in Physics and Astronomy Education
edited by Alison Voice
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 787 | Submission Open
Keywords: student engagement in learning; laboratory and observational skills; modelling and coding; technology-enhanced pedagogy; assessment in the age of AI; minorities and equality
Trends and Prospects: Comparative Studies in Doctoral Education—a Look into How Doctoral Programs Navigate Legislative Landmines
edited by Lisa Bass and Mario Jackson
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 772 | Submission Open
Keywords: doctoral programs; academic freedom; equity/DEI
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Transformations for the Future Through E-Learning
edited by Leila Goosen
submission deadline 30 Jun 2025 | Viewed by 568 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in education (AIEd); future; e-learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
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