Evolving Pedagogy

Evolving Pedagogy is an electronic journal broadly specialized in pedagogy serving both international and national audiences. Thematic scope of the journal is wide, aiming to foster emerging, innovative pedagogical initiatives that enhance learning.

Our journal publishes both research (Research section) and practice-based papers (Pedagogy in practice section) all of which are open access. Research papers undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Manuscripts intended for the Pedagogy in practice section will be reviewed by the editorial team. For this section we also welcome multimedia contributions and demonstrations of innovative pedagogic practices.

We welcome submissions from all educational and working life professionals as well as teacher trainees.

Publication languages English/Finnish. (Julkaisu suomeksi)

The publisher of the journal is JAMK University of Applied Sciences, the School of Professional Teacher Education.

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