Call for Chapters: The Future of Global Citizenship and Belonging in Education

Editors

Nyemudzai Ngocha-Chaderopa, Ikon Institute of Australia, Australia

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: July 19, 2026
 Full Chapters Due: September 20, 2026
 Submission Date: September 20, 2026

Introduction

The Future of Global Citizenship and Belonging in Education explores how education systems, institutions, and educators can foster inclusion, identity, human connection, and global engagement in an increasingly interconnected yet complex world. Shaped by migration, technological advancement, geopolitical instability, artificial intelligence, cultural diversity, and evolving notions of identity, educational environments are being challenged to rethink how learners experience belonging and participation within global societies. This edited volume brings together interdisciplinary perspectives from scholars, researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to examine the future of global citizenship and belonging across educational contexts. The book will critically explore themes including international education, migration and displacement, cultural intelligence, artificial intelligence in education, mental health and wellbeing, inclusive pedagogy, digital learning communities, educational leadership, equity, and student identity formation. The publication aims to provide both theoretical and practical insights into how education can respond to contemporary global challenges while creating inclusive and human-centred learning environments. Through international perspectives and evidence-based contributions, the book will advance discussions on the future of education, belonging, and social cohesion in rapidly changing societies.

Objective

This publication seeks to contribute to emerging interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of global education, migration, identity, inclusion, wellbeing, and educational transformation. While existing literature often addresses global citizenship education or inclusion independently, this volume uniquely integrates belonging, migration, artificial intelligence, and human-centred educational futures within a single scholarly resource. The book aims to: Advance interdisciplinary dialogue across education, migration studies, sociology, psychology, technology, and intercultural studies. Contribute to contemporary debates on global citizenship, identity, and belonging in educational contexts. Provide future-focused perspectives on inclusive education in an era of AI, globalization, and social disruption. Support evidence-based policy and practice related to equity, inclusion, and student wellbeing. Encourage international collaboration among scholars and practitioners. Offer practical frameworks and strategies for educators, institutions, and policymakers. The publication will serve as a valuable reference for research, teaching, policy development, and professional practice within higher education and related fields.

Target Audience

This publication is intended for: Academics and researchers in education, migration studies, sociology, psychology, and intercultural studies. Higher education professionals and institutional leaders. Teachers, curriculum developers, and instructional designers. Researchers and practitioners in international education. Policymakers and education consultants. Diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals. Graduate students and doctoral researchers. Scholars interested in AI and educational technology. Community organisations and practitioners working with migrant and international student populations. The book will also be suitable for postgraduate coursework and research in areas including global education, multicultural education, educational leadership, migration studies, social policy, and inclusive education.

Recommended Topics

Chapter proposals may address, but are not limited to, the following topics: Global citizenship education in the 21st century Belonging and identity in educational spaces International student engagement and inclusion Refugee and migrant education Artificial intelligence and the future of learning Digital citizenship and online belonging Cultural intelligence in education Inclusive pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching Mental health and wellbeing in diverse learning environments Equity, diversity, and inclusion in education Educational leadership for global inclusion Migration, mobility, and educational transformation Decolonizing education and curriculum Social justice and human-centred learning Language, culture, and identity in education Student voice and learner agency Technology-enhanced learning and human connection Global learning communities and collaboration Intercultural communication in educational settings Future directions in global education

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 September 20, 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, The Future of Global Citizenship and Belonging in 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
September 20, 2026: Full Chapter Submission
October 25, 2026: Review Results Returned
November 22, 2026: Final Acceptance Notification
November 29, 2026: Final Chapter Submission

Inquiries

Nyemudzai Ngocha-Chaderopa Ikon Institute of Australia nchaderopa@hotmail.com
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