Call for Papers #1: Special Issue on Language Teaching in the Digital Era
Guest Editors
Ammar Tekin, PhD (Düzce University, Turkey)
Muhammad Ahkam Arifin, PhD (Washington State University, USA)
The Scope
The Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology invites submissions for a special issue on Language Teaching in the Digital Era. As we continue to navigate an increasingly digital world, the landscape of language teaching is evolving at an unprecedented pace. This special issue aims to explore the transformative impact of digital technologies on language education and to present innovative approaches and research findings in this dynamic field.
The integration of digital tools and platforms into language teaching has opened new avenues for enhancing learning experiences and outcomes. Digital technologies are reshaping how languages are taught and learned. As these technologies continue to advance, it is crucial to understand their implications for pedagogy, curriculum design, and learner engagement.
This special issue seeks to address (but not limited to) the following topics:
- The effectiveness of digital tools in language teaching and learning.
- Innovations in digital language teaching methodologies and practices.
- The role of artificial intelligence in language education.
- Strategies for integrating digital technologies into traditional language teaching frameworks.
- The impact of digital communication platforms on language acquisition and intercultural competence.
- Challenges and opportunities related to digital equity and access in language education.
We invite submissions from researchers, educators, and practitioners that contribute to a deeper understanding of how digital technologies are transforming language teaching and learning. Research articles are welcome.
Submission Instructions
The full-text manuscripts addressing the special issue’s focus should be submitted through the Editorial Park manuscript submission system (https://www.editorialpark.com/jpsp/login), which can also be accessed through the website (https://www.j-psp.com/ ). Please carefully review the Author Guidelines and Submission Preparation Checklist before preparing your manuscript.
The Guest Editors would welcome contributions of up to 8000 words, references and appendices included. Longer manuscripts will need to be approved.
Important Notes
When submitting your manuscript, please select the issue type as “special issue” and “Language Teaching in the Digital Era”. You can also include a note in the field ‘Comments for the Editor’ indicating that the paper addresses this special issue.
All submissions to this special issue are subject to the Journal of Pedagogical Sociology and Psychology’s standard editorial screening, double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers, and publication ethics requirements. The Editor-in-Chief retains overall responsibility for the special issue. All Guest Editors and special issue submissions are governed by the journal’s Special Issue and Guest Editor Policy. Submission or invitation to contribute does not guarantee acceptance or publication.
Deadlines for Authors
- Submission deadline: 15 October 2026
- Initial decision notification: 01 November 2026
- Revised manuscript due: 01 December 2026
- Final decision: 20 December 2026
- Publication of the special issue: January 2027
Note: Early submissions may be processed before the final submission deadline. Papers accepted and finalized earlier may be published online first prior to the publication of the complete special issue.
Previous Special Issues
1.Critical and emergent issues in education: 21st-century skills
2.The use of AI in Education