Scope and Coverage
The journal invites (a) scholarly and (b) literary or visual contributions that offer critical insights into the well-being of teachers, particularly within the Asia-Pacific context and other marginalized geopolitical spheres where there is a need for discussions on this issue needs to figure into the scholarly, policy, and social dynamics. We seek to understand and enhance teacher well-being through an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary lens, encompassing a wide range of dimensions including but not limited to:
1. Psychological Well-Being: Studies exploring the mental health and emotional resilience of teachers, strategies for stress management, and the impact of occupational demands on psychological health.
2. Sociocultural Well-Being: Research examining the influence of cultural, social, and community contexts on teacher well-being, including the role of social support networks, cultural values, and societal expectations.
3. Economic Well-Being: Analysis of the economic factors affecting teacher well-being, including salary, job security, and the economic conditions of educational institutions.
4. Professional Well-Being: Investigations into the professional development opportunities, career satisfaction, workload, and organizational culture that impact teachers' professional lives.
5. Physical Well-Being: Studies addressing the physical health challenges faced by teachers, including occupational hazards, work-life balance, and health promotion initiatives.
6. Environmental Well-Being: Research on the impact of the physical work environment, including classroom conditions, school infrastructure, and access to resources on teacher well-being, and especially well-being during and after natural disasters
7. Policy and Governance: Examination of educational policies, governance structures, and administrative practices that influence teacher well-being at local, national, and international levels.
8. Innovation and Technological Impact: Studies on the effects of innovations and technological advancements and the influx of digital tools on teacher well-being, including adaptation of innovation and technology, equity issues in technology access and use, remote and multi-modal teaching, digital literacy, and the challenges of technology integration.
9. Comparative and International Perspectives: Comparative studies that highlight differences and similarities in teacher well-being across different countries and regions, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific and other marginalized contexts such as on outbound migration, brain drain in the teaching sector, and accreditation of professional credentials among others.