TSTT special issue editorial: Teacher training in the digital age

Abstract

This editorial introduces the TSTT Special Issue of Pedagogical Perspective (Vol. 4, No. 3), which brings together five contributions originally presented at the TSTT Conference (Prague, May 30–31, 2025). Across diverse contexts—English language teacher professionalism, writing instruction in higher education, EFL administrative well-being, STEAM-oriented gamification in classical high school, and ethical AI in intercultural leadership—the papers collectively address a shared challenge: how teacher education and professional learning can respond to accelerated digital transformation while safeguarding pedagogical quality, human agency, and ethical responsibility. The issue foregrounds (i) teachers’ situated experiences with AI tools, (ii) institutional capacity and policy gaps, (iii) resilience and well-being as core dimensions of teacher development, and (iv) design-based approaches (e.g., gamification, OER, modular training) that bridge disciplinary traditions with emerging digital competencies. By synthesizing the five contributions, this editorial outlines converging insights and proposes a coherent agenda for teacher training: sustainable professional development that integrates AI literacy, ethical judgment, context-sensitive pedagogical design, and organizational support.