Journal of Transformative Pedagogies and Learner Engagement
We are excited to announce that the Journal of Transformative Pedagogies and Learner Engagement (JTPLE) is now accepting submissions for its inaugural issue, scheduled for publication in March 2026!JTPLE is a new, international, peer-reviewed, fully open access journal dedicated to advancing scholarship and practice in transformative education. The journal focuses on pedagogies that inspire profound shifts in learners’ perspectives, cultivate deep engagement and agency, promote equity, inclusion, social justice, sustainability, and foster more responsive, empowering, and future-ready learning environments.Why Submit to JTPLE?Zero publication fees — No Article Processing Charges (APCs) throughout the entire launch year 2026 (Volume 1)
Gold Open Access — All articles immediately freely available worldwide under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) license
Rigorous double-blind peer review by an international team of expert reviewers
High ethical standards — Strict adherence to <10% similarity (UGC-compliant), COPE guidelines, and transparent AI usage policy
Fast publication timeline — First decisions within 8–12 weeks on average
Global & inclusive platform — Welcoming voices from the Global South, early-career researchers, practitioners, educators, and activists
We Invite Submissions On (but not limited to):Transformative learning theories and pedagogical applications
Critical, dialogic, experiential, arts-based, place-based, and decolonizing pedagogies
Learner agency, motivation, belonging, and deep engagement
Equity, inclusion, anti-oppressive education, anti-racism, and social justice
Sustainability education, eco-pedagogy, and pedagogies of care
Educator transformation, professional learning, and pedagogical leadership
Technology-enhanced, hybrid, immersive, and emerging pedagogies
Interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approaches to transformation and engagement
Reflective practice, narrative inquiry, participatory research, and practitioner-led studies
Manuscript Types Welcome:Original empirical research (qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods)
Theoretical and conceptual papers
Systematic, integrative, or critical reviews
Reflective practitioner accounts & case studies
Pedagogical innovation narratives & design cases
Thought-provoking commentaries & position papers
Word count guidelines and full Author Guidelines (including formatting, APA 7th ed., AI disclosure, etc.) are available on the journal website (forthcoming in late 2025).Submission Details:Rolling submissions — Submit anytime via the OJS portal (link will be activated upon launch)
For the inaugural issue (March 2026): We especially encourage early submissions by January 31, 2026 to allow sufficient time for review and revisions
Required documents: Anonymized manuscript + separate Title Page + signed Author Declaration & Copyright Agreement Form (download available soon)
This is your opportunity to contribute to a vibrant new platform shaping the future of education — one that prioritizes transformation, equity, and meaningful learner experiences.We look forward to reading your innovative work!For questions, expressions of interest (reviewers, editorial board, etc.), or early manuscript inquiries:
→ Contact the editorial office (editor@jtple.org – forthcoming) Together, let's build more equitable, engaging, and transformative educational futures. JTPLE Editorial Team
Synergy Publications
Launching January 2026
