South African Journal of Childhood Education 2026 Special Collection: We invite you to submit

AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the South African Journal of Childhood Education (SAJCE) 2026 special collection that will be published in the open-access scholarly journal. The SAJCE journal is a journal limited to research done from ECD to primary schools. Submit your latest research for consideration, contribute to the open-access content available to everyone, and share your expertise with a wider audience.

Timeline:

• Submissions open: 01 June 2025
• Submissions deadline: 15 August 2025
• Expected publication date: March 2026

The Integration of Mixed Reality Simulation in Initial Teacher Education

Mixed reality simulation can support pre-service teachers in refining instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and communication skills within a safe, feedback-rich environment. By engaging in these simulated experiences, pre-service teachers can build confidence, develop adaptability, and practice decision-making in authentic teaching scenarios. Furthermore, this technology can facilitate targeted interventions, immediate feedback from instructors and peers, and scaffolded skill development to enhance teacher readiness.

This Special Issue aims to explore the integration of mixed reality simulation into initial teacher education programmes. We invite contributions that provide empirical research, theoretical perspectives, case studies, and innovative applications of mixed reality simulation in teacher preparation.

Recommended topics:

We encourage submissions on a range of topics, including but not limited to:

• The role of mixed reality simulation in developing foundational teaching skills
• The impact of mixed reality experiences on pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy and confidence
• Best practices for designing and implementing mixed reality simulation in teacher education curricula
• The effectiveness of simulation-based training in enhancing instructional strategies and classroom management
• Comparative studies of mixed reality simulation versus traditional field experiences
• The use of mixed reality to facilitate real-time feedback and reflective practice
• Challenges and opportunities in scaling mixed reality simulation across teacher education programs
• Policy and institutional considerations for adopting mixed reality simulation in teacher preparation

Manuscript information:

The author guidelines include information about the types of articles received for publication and preparing a manuscript for submission. Read the full submissions guidelines.

Submission procedure:

When submitting your article to South African Journal of Childhood Education, choose ‘The Integration of Mixed Reality Simulation in Initial Teacher Education’ as the article type. You can access the submission portal on the journal’s website after logging in with your personal credentials. For further information on the submission process, visit the journal procedure page.

All submissions will undergo an anonymous review process to guarantee high scientific quality and relevance to the subject. The Editor-in-Chief will make the final decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection based on the feedback from the reviewers.

We will be happy to provide you with any assistance during the submission and application process. Kindly enquire at submissions@sajce.co.za.

All submissions and inquiries should be directed to the attention of the guest editors:

• Prof Carisma Nel, North-West University – carisma.nel@nwu.ac.za
• Prof Sarah Gravett, University of Johannesburg – sgravett@uj.ac.za
• Prof Elma Marais, North-West University – elma.marais@nwu.ac.za

We would be honoured to receive a positive reply from you and look forward to receiving your article.