Sustainable and Professional Education: Teacher Education and E-learning

Dear Colleagues,

In an era where sustainability is increasingly becoming a cornerstone of educational paradigms, this Special Issue, titled “Sustainable and Professional Education: Teacher Education and E-learning”, serves as a timely and essential exploration of the area. This Special Issue focuses on the intersection of sustainability and digital learning within the context of teacher education, aiming to delve into how e-learning can be harnessed to promote sustainable practices among educators and how sustainability can be integrated into the fabric of teacher-training programs. The ultimate goal is to foster a new generation of teachers who are not only well versed in their subjects but also adept in sustainable practices and digital technologies.

The scope of this Special Issue is broad yet targeted. It includes examining existing teacher education programs to assess and showcase how sustainability is currently being taught and practiced. Additionally, it will explore the role of e-learning technologies in enhancing this integration. This Special Issue encourages contributions that offer interdisciplinary approaches, blending insights from education, technology, and sustainability studies to paint a comprehensive picture of where teacher education stands today and where it needs to go.

The purpose of this Special Issue goes beyond academic exploration. It aims to influence educational policy and practice on a global scale, promoting the adoption of sustainable practices in educational settings. By highlighting successful case studies and rigorous empirical research, this Issue seeks to demonstrate the tangible benefits of integrating sustainability into teacher education through e-learning. It envisions a future where education not only imparts knowledge but also instills a commitment to conserving our planet.

In terms of its contribution to the existing literature, this Special Issue is set to fill a critical gap. While there is abundant research on either sustainability in education or the efficacy of e-learning, there is limited discussion on their convergence, especially in the context of training educators. This Issue will therefore offer new theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches, enhancing understanding and sparking further research in this vital area.

By bridging these themes, this Special Issue promises to be a cornerstone for future academic and practical explorations. It not only aligns with the current needs of educational systems worldwide to adapt to digital transformations but also emphasizes the importance of doing so sustainably. This convergence aims to equip educators not just with knowledge and tools but with a mindset oriented towards sustainability, ensuring that the educators of tomorrow can foster environments that reflect these values.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Sustainability in education;
• Teacher education;
• E-learning;
• Digital pedagogy;
• Curriculum design;
• Online learning platforms;
• Distance education;
• Professional development;
• Environmental ethics in education;
• Technology in teacher training.

We look forward to contributions from researchers working on sustainable and professional education in the realms of teacher education and e-learning.

Dr. Tommy Tanu Wijaya
Prof. Dr. Cao Yiming
Dr. Akhmad Habibi
Guest Editors

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• pre-service teacher
• teacher training
• online learning platforms
• curriculum design for sustainability
• distance education
• digital pedagogy
• sustainability in education