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New Challenges in Online Teaching and Learning
edited by Taotao Long and Xiaomei Yan
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI tools; adaptive learning; virtual reality; professional development; learning engagement; equity
Rethinking Engineering Education
edited by Sheryl Sorby and Gary Bertoline
submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 4365 | Submission Open
Keywords: active learning; growth mindset; engineering education; diversity in engineering; ethical engineering; adaptive learning; systems thinking; pedagogy innovation; learning theories; curriculum design
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Teacher Preparation in Multicultural Contexts
edited by Shahar Gindi
submission deadline 1 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 198 | 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)
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 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 750 | Submission Open
Keywords: disability inclusion; early childhood education; early years; STEM; racial equity
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Exploring the Psycho-Social Dimensions of Physical Education: Connecting Mind, Body, and Society
edited by Lowri C Edwards, Ruan Jones and
submission deadline 12 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: motivation in PE; social inclusion in PE; teacher– learner interactions in PE; inclusive education in PE; psycho-social outcomes of PE; self-determination theory in PE; social barriers in PE; inclusive PE practices; physical education and social development
Theory and Research in Data Science Education
edited by , Aisling Leavy, Daniel Frischemeier, Sibel Kazak, Efi Paparistodemou and Dionysia Bakogianni
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16629 | Submission Open
Keywords: data science; data science education; data science literacy; data analytics; statistics; statistics education; statistics literacy; computational thinking; machine learning
Practice and Policy: Rural and Urban Education Experiences
edited by , Tanya Ovenden-Hope and Jayne Downey
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15837 | Submission Open
Keywords: rural education; urban education; coastal education; internal migration  ; educationally isolated schools; remoteness; periphery; centre; teacher preparation; recruitment; retention and supply
The Advantages and Challenges of Digital Education and Distance Education submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5531 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital education; distance education (DE); educational technologies; virtual learning environment (VLE); interactivity; digital communication; networked learning; digital inclusion; teacher education; cyberculture
Motivating Teachers for Europe: Advancing EU Knowledge and Values in Education
edited by Foteini Asderaki and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5250 | Submission Open
Keywords: European citizenship education; teacher training and pedagogy; inclusive and multilingual resources
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Teaching and Learning
edited by , Xi Lin and Ken Luterbach
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 2641 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; K-12 education; postsecondary education; AI in education
STEM Education for Real-World Problem Solving: Innovations in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Practice
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1208 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM education; real-world problem solving; innovative instructional strategies
Critical Thinking in Science Education: Nurturing Inquiry, Socio-Scientific Issues, and Innovation submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1140 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical thinking; socio-scientific issues; sciences inquiry
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Beyond the Bottom Line: Systemic Pathways to Identity-Responsive STEM Learning
edited by Heidi Cian
submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1378 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM identity; scale; policy; funding
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Digital Tools and Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
edited by
submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology-enhanced language learning (TELL); innovative digital tools; pedagogical integration
Early Childhood Education Policy: Impact on Children's Well-Being and Development
edited by and Johny Daniel
submission deadline 17 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10013 | Submission Open
Keywords: early childhood education; early childhood development policies; children's well-being
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Advocacy and Reform in Special Education: Apprenticeships as a Pipeline Toward a More Inclusive Future submission deadline 17 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 189 | Submission Open
Keywords: alternative teacher licensure; apprenticeship programs; residency models; teacher workforce development; grow-your-own programs; career changers; educator diversity; clinical preparation; educational equity; mentorship and induction
Educational Leadership, Management and Policy in International Education
edited by Mark T. Gibson and Lucy Bailey
submission deadline 21 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 866 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational leadership; leadership of international schools; globalisation of education; transnational education; educational policy-borrowing; educational policy learning
Rethinking Science Education: Pedagogical Shifts and Novel Strategies
edited by Susannah Sandrin
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1585 | 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)
Chemistry Education for a Sustainable Future: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Critical Raw Materials and Global Challenges
edited by , Charlie Cox, Renee Richer and Anne Baranger
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 503 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical raw materials; climate change; sustainability; interdisciplinary curriculum; chemistry education
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Learning in Digital Ecologies: Everyday Informal Education and the Fabrication of Social Worlds
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open
Keywords: informal learning; digital ecologies; everyday education; epistemic practices; deontic practices; digital literacy; identity and learning; lifelong learning; intergenerational knowledge; digital participation
Innovative Directions in Young Children’s Social and Emotional Learning: Casting a Wider and Deeper Net
edited by Chin Reyes, and Nicola J. Yelland
submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: social and emotional learning; equity; diversity; culture; implementation; systems; innovative; global majority
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Enhancing Teaching Through Reflective Practice: Strategies and Insights for Educators on Reflective Learning and Reflection
edited by , and Aušra Kazlauskienė
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8135 | Submission Open
Keywords: reflection; reflective practice; reflective learning; reflective teaching; education; methods and tools for reflection; instruments of reflective practice and their effectiveness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Social and Emotional Learning and Wellbeing in Education
edited by Liam O'Hare, Laura Dunne and Sarah Miller
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5163 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; social and emotional learning; wellbeing; universal; whole school; whole community; applied
Exploring Mathematical Thinking in Early Childhood Education
edited by Penelope Kalogeropoulos and Ann Downton
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 5026 | Submission Open
Keywords: early numeracy; pedagogies; play-based learning; representations
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 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4529 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational inclusion; digital technologies; quality education; diversity; equitable opportunities; accessibility; digital divide; teacher training
Computational Thinking and Programming in Early Childhood Education
edited by , and Ana Claudia Loureiro
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3863 | Submission Open
Keywords: early childhood education; computational thinking; programming; educational robotics; teacher practices; teacher training; educational experiences; learning environments; pedagogical approaches; programming and robotics in special educational needs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education: Counselling, Collaboration, and Practice
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1971 | Submission Open
Keywords: student agency; school counselling; mental health in education; mad studies; service user involvement; inclusive practice; trauma-informed education; participatory research; critical perspectives on wellbeing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Education and Psychology)
Emerging Trends in Educational Leadership: Crisis-Resilience and Future Proofing Schooling
edited by Christine Cunningham and Michelle Striepe
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1654 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational leadership; crisis-resilience; future proofing schooling
Artificial Intelligence and Language Learning: Innovations, Impacts, and Insights
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 1187 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; learner agency; second language acquisition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Transformative School Leadership: Strategies for Innovation and Improvement
edited by David Gurr and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 994 | Submission Open
Keywords: transformative leadership; equity; excellence; inclusion
Education About and for Sustainability—Sustainability in Education: International Perspectives on Learning, Schooling, Education Environments and Systems
edited by Stephan Gerhard Huber
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 472 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; sustainable development goals (SDGs); education for sustainable development (ESD)
Pedagogy in Early Years Education
edited by Natalie Nóbrega Santos and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 286 | Submission Open
Keywords: early childhood education; pedagogy; pedagogical practices; child-centered learning; play-based learning; nature-based learning; participatory pedagogy; professional development; educator training; reflective practice
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood 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 1 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 1740 | 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)
Towards Education Justice: Digital Technologies for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
edited by and Loshini Naidoo
submission deadline 2 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 657 | Submission Open
Keywords: education justice; digital inclusion; culturally and linguistically sustaining pedagogy; sustainability; decolonization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Building Resilient Education in a Changing World
edited by and György Molnár
submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 3398 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; challenges; changing world; resilience; technology
Inclusion and Equity for Students with Special Educational Needs: Trends, Tensions, and Tactics
edited by Wendi Beamish and Stephen Hay
submission deadline 6 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 461 | Submission Open
Keywords: inclusion and equity; special educational needs; disability; teacher education and professional development; policy formulation and implementation; evidence-based practice; inclusive pedagogy; assistive technology; student voice and agency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Creating Cultures and Structures of Opportunity in STEMM Ecosystems submission deadline 10 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 361 | Submission Open
Keywords: science; technology; engineering; math; and medicine; interdisciplinary; systemic approach; organizational change; transformation; higher education; minority-serving institutions and community colleges
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
The Role of Physical Education in Promoting Student Mental Health
edited by Asterios I. Patsiaouras
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1246 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical education; mental health; students; well-being; physical activity; emotional resilience; academic performance; school-based interventions
Engineering Education: Innovation Through Integration
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering education; social sciences; humanities; entrepreneurship; immersive learning
Digital Inclusion in Education: Global Perspectives on Bridging Gaps in Access, Skills, and Equity
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital inclusion; educational equity; digital literacy; artificial intelligence (AI); inclusive pedagogy; access to technology; socioeconomic disparities; global education
Educational Leadership Complexity: Theories, Methods, and Practices submission deadline 16 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1250 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational leadership; leadership dilemmas; strategic decision-making; complexity in schools; ethical leadership
Generative AI in Education: Current Trends and Future Directions
edited by Xiaoming Zhai and Shuchen Guo
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14167 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI (GenAI); automatic scoring; personalized tutoring; prompt engineering
Bilingual Education and Second Language Acquisition
edited by Evy Woumans
submission deadline 27 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3257 | 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)
Participatory Pedagogy submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 49570 | 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)
Unleashing the Potential of E-learning in Higher Education
edited by Panagiotes S. Anastasiades, Charalampos Mouzakis and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 19675 | 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)
Advancements in the Governance and Management of Higher Education
edited by , and Wahyu Supartono
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5877 | Submission Open
Keywords: higher education; policy analysis; governance; management; quality assurance; technology; inclusivity; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher Education)
Critical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Education
edited by Stephen Roderick Dobson and Vidar Skogvoll
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5263 | Submission Open
Keywords: professional education; identity work; Bildung; storytelling; narratology; narratives; liminality; enabling context; tacit knowledge; novice; expert; mentoring
Strengths and Assets of the Early Childhood Workforce
edited by Michelle Taylor and Christina Stephens
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4923 | Submission Open
Keywords: ECE workforce; early childhood professionals; early care and education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood Education)
STEM Stories: Inspiring Integrated STEM Teaching and Learning from Early Childhood to Teacher Education
edited by Tracey Muir, Robert Tai, Carmel Patterson and Matthew Sexton
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1025 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM; integrated STEM; interdisciplinary; inquiry-based learning; illustrations of practice
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Integrating Generative AI and Game-Based Learning for Equitable and Effective Learning
edited by and Punya Mishra
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 803 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI; game-based learning; STEM education
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
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