The open access journal Education Sciences (ISSN 2227-7102) is pleased to announce that we have launched a new Special Issue entitled "Addressing Challenges in Teacher Preparation for Transformative Education". For more information on the issue, please visit the Special Issue website
Papers may be submitted from now until 30 September 2025 as papers will be published on an ongoing basis. Submitted papers should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. We also encourage authors to send a short abstract or tentative title to the Editorial Office in advance (sylvie.yang@mdpi.com).
In this Special Issue, research areas concerning Transformative Education and Teacher Preparation may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Training on active learning methodologies that promote deep understanding and critical thinking (e.g., problem-based learning, inquiry-based learning, and collaborative learning).
- Strategies for incorporating education for sustainability and global citizenship into teacher training.
- Training on inclusion and support for diverse learners, including designing inclusive practices for students with special needs and using adaptive technologies.
- Innovative applications of non-traditional learning environments in teacher training, e.g., exploring creative uses of spaces such as outdoor classrooms, natural settings, immersive simulations, and other unconventional environments to enhance teacher preparation.
- Preparing teachers to implement service learning or community engagement projects that connect academic learning with community service.
- Studies on the effectiveness of transformative educational practices in improving teaching and learning outcomes.
- Evaluation of programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of teacher preparation.
- Development of collaborative networks among educators, researchers, and institutions to share best practices and resources for teacher preparation.