Advancing Teacher Training in the Digital Age – TSTT 2025 Conference Special Issue Announcement

16-03-2025

Dear Colleagues and Researchers,

We are pleased to announce a forthcoming special issue of Pedagogical Perspective Journal, dedicated to showcasing the pioneering research and insights presented at the TSTT 2025: International Conference – Advancing Teacher Training in the Digital Age. This special issue aims to explore how contemporary teacher education can effectively integrate digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary approaches to enhance teaching and learning.

As we navigate an era where educators must critically evaluate and apply educational research while leveraging digital tools, the importance of teacher research literacy and innovative pedagogical strategies has never been more pronounced. The objective of this special edition is to present evidence-based solutions for improving teacher training programs, reducing the theory-practice gap, and fostering meaningful learning experiences through technology-enhanced methodologies.

Theme and Focus:

This special issue will center on innovative approaches in teacher education, emphasizing the role of digital transformation and interdisciplinary methods. Contributions will address the evolving landscape of teacher training, exploring topics such as curriculum development, pedagogical strategies, artificial intelligence in education, inclusive teaching, and research-driven instructional design.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Teacher research literacy and its role in modern teacher training
  • Reflective approaches to bridging theory and practice in the digital era
  • The role of AI and technology in transforming teacher education
  • Critical perspectives on digital pedagogies and their effectiveness
  • Assessment and evaluation through technology-enhanced methods
  • Gamification and game-based learning for practical teacher education
  • Inclusive education and digital tools for accessibility and equity
  • Technology-enhanced CLIL and language learning applications
  • AI-driven pedagogical methods for second language instruction
  • Sustainable and adaptive frameworks for teacher training
  • Interdisciplinary education: integrating art, music, and drama into teacher development

Submissions:

We invite scholars, researchers, and educators to submit original research articles, reviews, and critical perspectives that align with the conference theme. Submissions should introduce innovative methodologies, case studies, or theoretical frameworks that contribute to the discourse on preparing educators for the digital era.

Priority consideration will be given to papers that received minor or no revisions from the scientific committee of the TSTT 2025 International Conference. Eligible authors are invited to submit their full papers to Pedagogical Perspective Journal via the journal’s online submission system, ensuring adherence to journal guidelines.

Important Dates:

  • Submission Deadline: June 10, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: August 10, 2025
  • Publication of Special Issue: September 30, 2025

Guest Editors:

Gamze KORBEK, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature, Charles University

Juliana Crespo Lopes, Ph.D.
Federal University of Paraná, Brazil

For inquiries and further information, please contact the guest editors or the editorial team of Pedagogical Perspective.

We look forward to your valuable contributions in shaping the discourse on the future of teacher training and education.

Sincerely,

Erhan YAYLAK, Ph.D.

Editor-in-Chief, Pedagogical Perspective Journal