Call for Papers – September 2026 Issue | Journal of Transformative Pedagogies and Learner Engagement (ISSN: 3139-2784)

The Journal of Transformative Pedagogies and Learner Engagement (JTPLE) (ISSN: 3139-2784) invites submissions for its September 2026 issue. JTPLE is a peer-reviewed, fully open-access international journal dedicated to advancing scholarship and practice in transformative education.

The journal welcomes original empirical research, theoretical and conceptual papers, systematic reviews, case studies, practitioner narratives, and critical commentaries that explore transformative learning, learner engagement, inclusive pedagogies, educational innovation, social justice, sustainability education, educator development, and emerging learning environments.

JTPLE particularly values work that bridges theory and practice, promotes equity and inclusion, amplifies perspectives from underrepresented communities, and demonstrates meaningful educational and societal impact. Contributions from diverse global contexts are strongly encouraged.

Key Topics Include:

• Transformative learning and pedagogy
• Critical, feminist, decolonizing, and anti-oppressive education
• Learner agency, motivation, identity, and belonging
• Sustainability education and eco-pedagogy
• Digital, hybrid, and immersive learning environments
• Educator professional learning and reflective practice
• Assessment for transformative learning
• Community-based, lifelong, and non-formal education
• Participatory, narrative, and practitioner-led research
• Interdisciplinary approaches to educational transformation

Paper Submission Guidelines

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal or publication.
• Submissions may include empirical research articles, theoretical and conceptual papers, systematic reviews, case studies, practitioner narratives, and critical commentaries.
• Authors should ensure that all research complies with applicable ethical standards and principles of academic integrity.
• Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
• Each submission must include a title, an abstract of 150–250 words, and 4–6 keywords.
• References should follow APA 7th Edition style or the journal's prescribed referencing format.
• All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
• Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions for any copyrighted material included in their manuscripts.
• Submissions should align with the journal's scope and contribute to advancing scholarship and practice in transformative education and learner engagement.
• Researchers, educators, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders from all regions of the world are encouraged to submit their work.

Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026

Publication Model: Peer-Reviewed, Fully Open Access, Online Publication