Empowering Arctic Futures: Innovations in Education for Social Justice and Sustainability
Submissions are invited for a Special Issue of Education in the North
Arctic education encourages the integration of local and indigenous knowledge, along with cultural perspectives, to enhance understanding of the region's unique features. Its aim is to empower local communities, promote sustainability, and prepare educational settings, teachers and students to address the challenges posed by climate change and globalisation in the Arctic and other regions with similar characteristics.
Are you passionate about educational transformation and/or social justice in the Arctic? We invite educators, researchers and practitioners to submit Expressions of Interest for our upcoming special issue of Education in the North
The special issue will showcase pioneering research and practical insights on sustainable teacher education, inclusive classroom practices, culturally responsive teaching, and the integration of indigenous plant literacy in Arctic and Northern education. Share your experiences and ground breaking solutions that are reshaping education in the unique landscapes of the circumpolar North.
Contributors may explore themes such as:
Sustainable Teacher Education for Social Justice: Present research and programs that support social justice, diversity, and inclusivity, preparing educators to address the distinct needs of Arctic/Northern learners.
Best Practices in Arctic/Northern Education: Showcase real-world innovations, from community-driven initiatives to effective online learning strategies and curriculum designs tailored for Arctic settings.
Plant Literacy in Arctic Curricula: Share research on how indigenous plant knowledge, sustainable practices, and environmental education are enriching learning.
Join us in this collaborative endeavour to inspire and empower the Arctic’s educational landscape. Submit your expression of interest and contribute to building a more inclusive, equitable, and culturally attuned future for Arctic communities.
Different types of submissions are possible:
Articles dealing with empirical research, not published or submitted elsewhere (up to 8000 words).
Features detailing ongoing research or practice (up to 4000 words).
Interviews, Dialogues, or Open Letters (up to 4000 words)
Literature Reviews (up to 2000 words)
Please refer to the journal websitefor author guidelines.
Submission Deadlines
1. Expression of Interest and 250-500 word abstract sent to eitn@abdn.ac.uk by 31st January 2025.
2. Invitation for full papers circulated by 28th February 2025
3. Submission of Manuscript/media sent to eitn@abdn.ac.uk by 31st May 2025.
