Global and Virtual Sociological Teaching—Challenges & Opportunities

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue will focus on three major themes: (1) teaching sociology from global/comparative perspectives; (2) the use of online or virtual classrooms in global sociological teaching; and (3) sociological pedagogy and new technological applications in sociological teaching. We therefore welcome the submission of papers that address these three themes and various aspects of sociological teaching.

This Special Issue invites scholars who have taught various sociological courses to contribute papers with a global and comparative lens. This may include papers that discuss pedagogy or issues related to sociological teaching from a global perspective, either in face-to-face, hybrid, or virtual modes. The focus of this Special Issue is on the dissemination of insights into sociological teaching using global comparative perspectives.

Online or virtual global classrooms are a mode of teaching that has rapidly grown since the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual classrooms enable students and faculty from all corners of the globe to communicate, study and discuss various social issues in the same virtual space. This Special Issue will explore the challenges and opportunities related to the use of virtual classrooms across the globe. The forum in Morocco in July 2025 will connect scholars who have had experience teaching sociology in virtual classrooms.

Sociological pedagogy and new technological applications in sociological teaching will also be adderssed in this Special Issue, as the sharing of teaching experiences and lessons among sociologists will advance sociological teaching online or offline. This Special Issue therefore also welcomes the submission of papers that explore innovations in digital teaching or assessment tools, including virtual quizzes, e-portfolio coursework platforms, or novel uses of virtual learning environments.

Dr. Heying Jenny Zhan
Guest Editor

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