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Transforming the Future of Education: Empowering Active Learning and All-Round Development Through Intelligent Technologies
edited by , Tong Li and Tingting Yang
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 593 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent technologies in education; active learning; all-round development; adaptive learning systems; collaborative learning; STEM education; computational thinking; educational data analytics; AI in education
The Challenges of Teachers in the Digital Age: Teaching despite Technology
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 588 | Submission Open
Keywords: teachers in the digital age; digital age; capturing attention; teacher's influence; discipline in learning; technology and education; dichotomy in learning; fun in education; information overload; experimental research
Promoting Teachers’ Digital Competence in an AI World
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 481 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI literacy; chatbots as intelligent tutors; metaverse for learning; ethics and AI; VR; AR; and XR in education; digital skills and digital competence; e-assessment; AI-generated feedback; AI governance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Teacher Education)
Beyond Classroom Walls: Exploring Virtual Learning Environments
edited by and Elizabeth Milonas
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 419 | 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)
Competencies for Sustainable Development in University Education: Challenges and Opportunities
edited by , Diego Gavilán-Martín and
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open
Keywords: university education for sustainable development; skills for sustainable development; health and wellness; renewable energies; human rights; corporate responsibility; social sciences and law; engineering and architecture; arts and humanities; higher education
A Nexus Between Teacher Agency and Accountability: Research and Practice
edited by and Paul Campbell
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 391 | Submission Open
Keywords: teacher agency; accountability; professionalism; professional practice
Early Entrepreneurial Education in Preschool and Primary School: Unlocking Young Potential submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 352 | Submission Open
Keywords: entrepreneurial education; preschool; primary school; educators; pedagogy; play; agency; entrepreneurial competencies; inclusivity; policy
Economics of Education and Prospective Developments in Higher Education
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 329 | 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
Professional Ethics for Early Childhood Educators
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open
Keywords: professional ethics; dilemmas; ethical practices; professional judgement
Belonging in STEM: Identity Affirming and 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 209 | 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 43 | 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
Practice and Policy: Rural and Urban Education Experiences
edited by , Tanya Ovenden-Hope and Jayne Downey
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9075 | Submission Open
Keywords: rural education; urban education; coastal education; internal migration  ; educationally isolated schools; remoteness; periphery; centre; teacher preparation; recruitment; retention and supply
Motivating Teachers for Europe: Advancing EU Knowledge and Values in Education
edited by Foteini Asderaki and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3056 | 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 982 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; K-12 education; postsecondary education; AI in education
The Advantages and Challenges of Digital Education and Distance Education submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 929 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital education; distance education (DE); educational technologies; virtual learning environment (VLE); interactivity; digital communication; networked learning; digital inclusion; teacher education; cyberculture
STEM Education for Real-World Problem Solving: Innovations in Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Practice
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM education; real-world problem solving; innovative instructional strategies
Teaching and Learning Research with Technology in New Era
edited by Eva Ordóñez-Olmedo, Pilar Gómez-Rey, Isotta Mac Fadden and
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 73 | 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)
Digital Tools and Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
edited by
submission deadline 16 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 82 | 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 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3371 | Submission Open
Keywords: early childhood education; early childhood development policies; children's well-being
(This special issue belongs to the Section Early Childhood 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 219 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical raw materials; climate change; sustainability; interdisciplinary curriculum; chemistry education
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Transformative School Leadership: Strategies for Innovation and Improvement
edited by David Gurr and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 230 | 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 124 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainability; sustainable development goals (SDGs); education for sustainable development (ESD)
Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education: Counselling, Collaboration, and Practice
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 38 | 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)
Critical Approaches to Educational Leadership: Emerging Trends and New Futurities
edited by Ann Lopez and Donna Swapp
submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: education; educational leadership; critical leadership; school leadership; decolonizing educational leadership; coloniality in educational leadership; leadership frameworks; leadership praxis; diversity; equity; inclusion
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 1428 | 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)
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 164 | 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)
Digital Inclusion in Education: Global Perspectives on Bridging Gaps in Access, Skills, and Equity
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital inclusion; educational equity; digital literacy; artificial intelligence (AI); inclusive pedagogy; access to technology; socioeconomic disparities; global education
Engineering Education: Innovation Through Integration
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: engineering education; social sciences; humanities; entrepreneurship; immersive learning
The Role of Physical Education in Promoting Student Mental Health
edited by Asterios I. Patsiaouras
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 35 | Submission Open
Keywords: physical education; mental health; students; well-being; physical activity; emotional resilience; academic performance; school-based interventions
Generative AI in Education: Current Trends and Future Directions
edited by Xiaoming Zhai and Shuchen Guo
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4425 | Submission Open
Keywords: generative AI (GenAI); automatic scoring; personalized tutoring; prompt engineering
Participatory Pedagogy submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 11 articles | Viewed by 36937 | 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)
Advancements in the Governance and Management of Higher Education
edited by , and Wahyu Supartono
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2348 | Submission Open
Keywords: higher education; policy analysis; governance; management; quality assurance; technology; inclusivity; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Higher 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 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open
Keywords: STEM; integrated STEM; interdisciplinary; inquiry-based learning; illustrations of practice
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Redefining Education with Immersive Technologies: Transforming Education with AR and VR
edited by Ali Darejeh and Sara Mashayekh
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: virtual reality (VR); augmented reality (AR); immersive technologies; serious games; digital twin; AI-driven personalization; adaptive VR
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Language and Literacy Education in the Early Years: Practices and Principles for Dynamic and Diverse Contexts, 2nd Edition
edited by Grace Oakley
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: early literacy; early reading; early writing; digital literacies in the early years; responsive literacy teaching in the early years; equity in literacy learning
Immersive and Interactive Technologies in Education: Innovations, Applications, and Experiences
edited by Yu-Tung Kuo and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 83 | Submission Open
Keywords: immersive technologies; virtual reality (VR); augmented reality (AR); mixed reality (MR); extended reality (XR); artificial intelligence (AI); metaverse; human– computer interaction; user experience
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Shaping the Future of Special Education Using the Student Voice submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: student voice; pedagogy; inclusive education; differentiated instruction; co-teaching
(This special issue belongs to the Section Special and Inclusive Education)
Critical Issues of English for Academic Purposes in Higher Education
edited by Yong Jik Lee, Shuzhan Li, Tuba Yilmaz and Fubiao Zhen
submission deadline 1 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 502 | Submission Open
Keywords: English for academic purposes (EAPs); higher education; academic literacy; multilingualism; EAP curriculum; design EAP pedagogy; language assessment; technology-enhanced language learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
From Digital to Intelligent: AI and the Future of Digital Education in Transforming Pedagogy
edited by and Ijaz Ul Haq
submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 230 | 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)
21st Century Science Classrooms: Innovative Approaches to Technology Integration
edited by and Peggy Semingson
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 410 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology-enhanced science education; inquiry-based learning; equity and access; artificial intelligence (AI); machine learning; augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR); digital simulations and modelling; formative assessment; culturally responsive technology integration; professional development for educators
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
Diverse Learners, Diverse Texts: Fostering Inclusivity and Engagement in Literacy Education
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: diverse texts; youth studies; literacy education; identity; critical literacy
Integrating Design Thinking into Engineering Education: Enhancing Creativity and Problem-Solving Skills
edited by Nicole Pitterson
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: design thinking; creativity; problem-solving skills; pedagogy; innovation; interdisciplinary collaboration
(This special issue belongs to the Section STEM Education)
How Are Students Utilizing Generative AI in Language Learning?
edited by Wendy Jiang and Xiaoji Wang
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: AI use; pedagogy; assessment; learner experience; opportunities; challenges
Advances in Research on Languages and Literacies in Multicultural and Inclusive Settings: International and Comparative Perspectives submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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
Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood Language and Literacy Education
edited by Constance C. Beecher and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 27 | Submission Open
Keywords: multi-modal literacy; place-based literacy; storytelling; play-based literacy; digital literacy in early childhood; multiple language learners and multiliteracies; science(s) of literacy; socioemotional literacy; science of reading; family literacy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Language and Literacy Education)
Generative AI in Education: Applications and Perspectives from Collaborative Learning
edited by Niels Erik Ruan Lyngdorf, and Thomas Ryberg
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence in education (AIEd); collaborative learning; education and pedagogy; learning design; participant-direction; educational technology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Technology Enhanced Education)
Building Partnerships to Support Intentional Play-Based Learning for Enhanced Outcomes in Children
edited by and Sivanes Phillipson
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 113 | Submission Open
Keywords: intentional teaching; play-based learning; partnerships in early childhood education; family engagement; community collaboration
Emerging Technologies in Education: Exploring Their Impact on Teaching and Learning submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: educational technology; artificial intelligence in education; gamification in the classroom; virtual reality in education; augmented reality in education; educational robotics; blended learning; teacher professional development
Advancing Education for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Education Through Empirical Research
edited by , Tobias Hoppe and
submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: education for sustainable development (ESD); climate change education (CCE); educational strategies; effective teaching
Critical Pedagogies in Youth Sport Contexts: Teaching, Learning and Development
edited by Cristiana Bessa and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: critical pedagogy; youth sport; teacher education; physical education; coach education; transformative teaching; reflective practice
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