TEACHING AND TEACHER EDUCATION
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Education Through Rigorous Scholarship
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Teacher Education Research:
The journal emphasizes empirical research on teacher education practices, exploring how preservice and inservice teachers develop their skills, knowledge, and identities. - Professional Development:
A focus on innovative professional development models and strategies that enhance teachers' instructional practices, emotional well-being, and professional growth. - Inclusive Education:
Research on inclusive practices in education, addressing how teachers can effectively support diverse learners, including those with special educational needs and multilingual backgrounds. - Social Justice and Equity:
The journal promotes research that examines the role of teachers in fostering social justice, equity, and culturally responsive teaching in diverse educational settings. - Teacher Well-being:
A consistent focus on the emotional and psychological well-being of teachers, exploring how factors such as stress, burnout, and job satisfaction impact their teaching effectiveness. - Technology Integration:
Research on the integration of technology in teacher education and classroom practices, including the impact of digital tools and online learning environments. - Collaborative Practices:
Exploration of collaborative models in teacher education, including co-teaching, professional learning communities, and partnerships between schools and universities.
Trending and Emerging
- Mental Health and Well-being:
An increasing focus on the mental health and emotional well-being of teachers and students, recognizing the impact of stress, burnout, and emotional labor on educational outcomes. - Culturally Responsive Teaching:
Emerging research on culturally responsive teaching practices that address the needs of diverse student populations, fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments. - Educational Technology and Digital Learning:
A growing emphasis on the role of technology in education, particularly in relation to online teaching, digital tools for learning, and the integration of technology into teacher training. - Equity and Social Justice in Education:
A rising trend towards addressing issues of equity, social justice, and anti-racist teaching practices in teacher education, reflecting broader societal discussions. - Teacher Agency and Leadership:
Research highlighting the importance of teacher agency and leadership in shaping educational practices and influencing school reform efforts. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Teacher Education:
An emerging interest in interdisciplinary approaches that combine insights from various fields, such as psychology, sociology, and education, to inform teacher education practices. - Impact of Global Events on Education:
Research exploring how global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have reshaped teacher education and the experiences of educators, prompting new methodologies and practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pedagogy:
Research centered around traditional, lecture-based pedagogical approaches is decreasing, as the emphasis shifts towards more interactive, student-centered learning models. - Standardized Testing Practices:
There is a waning interest in studies focused solely on standardized testing and assessment practices, likely due to growing critiques of high-stakes testing and a push for more holistic approaches to student assessment. - Teacher-Centered Instruction:
Themes related to teacher-centered instructional strategies are becoming less frequent, reflecting a broader trend towards promoting learner agency and active learning environments. - Isolation in Teaching Practices:
Research exploring isolated teaching practices is declining as collaborative and community-based approaches gain traction, emphasizing the importance of professional networks and support systems. - Generic Teacher Training Models:
There is a noticeable decline in research focused on one-size-fits-all teacher training models, with a growing recognition of the need for context-specific and responsive teacher education programs.
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