Call for Chapters: Former Educators' Roles in Supporting Student Growth and Learning

Editors

Erin West, Appalachian State University, United States

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: May 19, 2024
Full Chapters Due: August 11, 2024
Submission Date: August 11, 2024

Introduction

In the field of education, teachers play a critical role in influencing the intellectual growth and future prospects of their students. Their impact often transcends the boundaries of the classroom and the academic calendar. This edited volume seeks to delve into the narratives, strategies, and significance of former and retired educators who remain committed to nurturing student development and achievement long after leaving their formal teaching positions. Following their departure from the profession, whether due to retirement, career transitions, personal circumstances, or other factors, many former educators retain a strong inclination to contribute to student growth. This publication shares their experiences and honors their dedication, offering valuable insights and recommendations for former educators and community advocates who share a common dedication to supporting student success.

Objective

Numerous educational resources, including books and journals, are available for current educators, administrators, and other stakeholders covering a wide range of topics. Research studies have examined factors contributing to teacher attrition (Gonzales et al., 2015; Lloyd & Sullivan, 2012; US Department of Education, 2013) and shed light on trends in teacher retention, mobility, and departure (Startz, 2016; U.S. Department of Education, 2022). Despite the existing literature on why teachers leave the profession, personal narratives from educators themselves remain largely absent. While burnout and retirement are commonly cited reasons for departure, former teachers continue to lead fulfilling lives and often contribute to student growth and development through careers and volunteer work. This book aims to explore the question: How do teachers continue to impact students after leaving the classroom? Our objective is to share these stories and underscore the significant role that former teachers play in student growth and development. By delving into diverse perspectives, experiences, and strategies, we seek to enhance our understanding of the enduring impact of educators and inspire further exploration in this area.

Target Audience

The intended audience for this book consists of individuals with backgrounds in education, including former and current educators, as well as community and civic leaders dedicated to enhancing the educational experiences of students. In contrast to conventional educational resources, this book caters to a broader audience. Many educators who have transitioned out of the classroom still maintain a passion for supporting students in various capacities. Through the inclusion of case studies featuring former educators, this book offers a valuable resource for those individuals seeking inspiration and guidance in their service-oriented endeavors.

Recommended Topics

* Teaching * Grant writing * Volunteerism * Community organizations * Religious organizations * Nonprofit organizations * Tutoring * Mentoring * Civic organizations * Literacy programs * After school programs * Youth groups

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before May 19, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by June 2, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by August 11, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Former Educators' Roles in Supporting Student Growth and Learning. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-blind peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.



Important Dates

May 19, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
June 2, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
August 11, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
September 22, 2024: Review Results Returned
October 20, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
October 27, 2024: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Erin K. West
Appalachian State University
westek@appstate.edu



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