Call for papers 2026 – ENG

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Call for Papers – 2026

Quaderni di pedagogia e pratiche educative

Experience, Reflexivity, and Community in Educational Practices

The journal Quaderni di pedagogia e pratiche educative (Journal of Pedagogy and Educational Practices), promoted by the Associazione dei Pedagogisti ed Educatori (Association of Pedagogists and Educators), invites pedagogists, professional educators, and scholars to contribute to its 2026 issues.

In line with its editorial policy, the journal serves as a scientific and professional space that values knowledge generated through experience, promoting critical reflection on educational practices and fostering dialogue between theory and action. Within the framework of the epistemology of practice and communities of practice, the journal recognizes the centrality of situated knowledge, built in operational contexts through action, reflexivity, and professional collaboration.

Quaderni di pedagogia e pratiche educative positions itself as a scientific community journal: a space where pedagogical knowledge takes shape through professional exchange, the narration of experiences, and shared reflection. Participating in this call means contributing to a collective process of knowledge construction, where educational practice is not merely an object of study, but a living and generative source of wisdom.

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Submission Eligibility

Contributions may be submitted by:

• Pedagogists and socio-pedagogical professional educators (both members and non-members of the association);
• Other professionals, provided that the majority of the authors are pedagogists or educators.

Submission Requirements

All contributions must:

• Be original and unpublished;
• Be drafted according to the journal’s editorial guidelines, respecting the content and formatting standards indicated on the website under “Submission Procedures” and the Code of Ethics;
• Disclose any conflicts of interest and funding sources.

All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure scientific quality and editorial impartiality.

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Types of Contributions

The journal accepts the following:

1. Field Research: Related to the professional activity of education practitioners. Length: 30,000 to 45,000 characters (including abstract, notes, keywords, and bibliography).
2. Theoretical Contributions and Reflections: On issues related to the professional activity of pedagogical and educational professions. This category accepts multidisciplinary contributions (pedagogy, social sciences, law, psychology) provided they refer to concrete professional activity. Length: 20,000 to 30,000 characters (including abstract, notes, keywords, and bibliography).
3. Descriptions of Educational Practices, Experiences, and Projects: Length: Under 20,000 characters (including abstract, notes, keywords, and bibliography).
4. Book Reviews: Length: Under 5,000 characters. These do not require an abstract, notes, keywords, or bibliography and are not peer-reviewed.

Technical Guidelines

• Language: Italian or English.
• Style: Bibliography and citations must follow the latest APA format. Footnotes should be avoided whenever possible.
• File Format: .doc, .odt, or .rtf, using the official template.
• Open Access: The journal is free of charge; there are no publication or submission fees.

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2026 Editorial Calendar

1. Miscellaneous Issue (Issue 1/2026)

“Educational Practices, Experience, and Reflexivity”

This issue accepts open contributions (miscellanea) consistent with the journal’s scientific approach. It aims to gather works highlighting:

• Concrete educational experiences in various professional contexts;
• Reflective processes starting from practice;
• Narratives of interventions, projects, and educational paths;
• Integration between theoretical and operational dimensions;
• Critical analyses of contemporary educational work.

Deadline for submission: June 30, 2026

2. Thematic Issue (Issue 2/2026)

“Education and Community: Practices of Activation, Participation, and Counteracting Loneliness”

This issue focuses on the community as the primary horizon of pedagogical action. Key themes include:

• The role of pedagogists and educators in community building and activation;
• Educational practices oriented towards participation, active citizenship, and inclusion;
• Educational work within local territories and community settings;
• Educational networks, inter-service collaboration, and communities of practice;
• The relationship between education, social bonds, and community cohesion.

Special Focus: Counteracting Loneliness

Particular relevance will be given to contributions addressing the fight against loneliness as a key area of pedagogical intervention, including:

• Practices to counteract isolation and marginalization;
• Interventions across different age groups (childhood, adolescence, adults, elderly);
• Building social bonds and meaningful relationships;
• The role of education in promoting a sense of belonging.

Deadline for submission: October 30, 2026

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Download the 2026 Call for Papers (Deadlines: 30.06.2026 – 30.10.2026)