Call for Chapters: Centering Learner Autonomy for Human-AI Collaboration in Modern Education

Editors

Wai Man Yeh, College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE), China

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: July 19, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: November 1, 2026
 Submission Date: November 1, 2026

Introduction

The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming educational practices across disciplines, reshaping how learners engage with knowledge, educators design instruction, and institutions conceptualize assessment and academic integrity. In this evolving landscape, learner autonomy emerges as a critical construct for enabling meaningful and responsible human–AI collaboration. This forthcoming volume aims to explore how learner autonomy can be effectively supported and redefined in AI-enhanced learning environments. It seeks contributions that critically examine the pedagogical, technological, and ethical dimensions of AI integration, with a particular focus on empowering learners as active, self-regulated participants in the learning process. We welcome contributions including empirical studies, pedagogical innovations, and practice-based insights.

Objective

The primary objective of this edited volume is to provide a comprehensive and forward-looking examination of the intersection between learner autonomy and human–AI collaboration in modern education. The book aims to: • Advance theoretical frameworks that conceptualize autonomy in AI-mediated learning • Present empirical research and innovative practices across educational contexts • Examine ethical, governance, and policy considerations associated with AI use • Highlight discipline-specific applications, particularly in language and STEAM education

Target Audience

This book is intended for a wide range of audiences, including: • Researchers and scholars in applied linguistics, education, and educational technology • University and school educators integrating AI into teaching and assessment • Instructional designers and curriculum developers • Policy makers and institutional leaders concerned with AI governance in education • Graduate students exploring AI-supported learning and pedagogy

Recommended Topics

Authors are invited to submit chapters addressing (but not limited to) the following themes: • AI-supported learner autonomy and self-regulated learning Investigations into how AI tools facilitate learner agency, metacognition, and independent learning practices. • Generative AI in teaching, learning, and assessment Applications of generative AI in instructional design, student engagement, and innovative assessment strategies. • Human–AI collaboration in classroom practice Pedagogical models, classroom-based research, and case studies demonstrating collaborative learning with AI. • Automated feedback, personalization, and adaptive learning AI-driven approaches to formative feedback, adaptive learning systems, and personalized instructional pathways. • Ethical responsibilities, governance, and collaboration Issues related to academic integrity, data privacy, transparency, and responsible AI adoption in educational contexts. • Generative AI applications in the disciplines: Language and STEAM education Discipline-specific studies exploring AI integration in language learning and STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics).

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before July 19, 2026, 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 August 2, 2026 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by November 1, 2026, 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-anonymized 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, Centering Learner Autonomy for Human-AI Collaboration in Modern Education. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized 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 Scientific Publishing, an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference", "Medical Information Science Reference", "Business Science Reference", and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing 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 2027.

Indexing Information for Prospective Authors

IGI Global Scientific Publishing meets the criteria for inclusion in major indexing services such as Scopus; however, it is important to note that all indexing decisions are made independently by these services. IGI Global Scientific Publishing books are selectively indexed by the indexing organization after publication. Indexing cannot be guaranteed for any book prior to publication, and the indexing organization has complete control over the final selection and timeline.

Important Dates

July 19, 2026: Proposal Submission Deadline
August 2, 2026: Notification of Acceptance
November 1, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
January 3, 2027: Review Results Returned
February 14, 2027: Final Acceptance Notification
February 28, 2027: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Dr. Helen Wai-man Yeh
PolyU College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE)
helen.yeh@cpce-polyu.edu.hk
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