Aims & Scope
The aim and scope of Professional Capital in Education (PCE), a peer-reviewed journal published by Symphony and sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Interdisciplinary Education Studies (AAIDES), can be summarized as follows:
Aims
PCE addresses critical issues related to professional capital development in educational contexts through an interdisciplinary lens. The journal examines how professional capital frameworks are developed and implemented across different educational settings, exploring the dynamics of professional learning cultures and their impact on educational outcomes. It investigates leadership practices that enhance professional capital development and evidence-based approaches to building sustainable professional capacity.
The journal welcomes manuscripts that:
- Advance new theoretical perspectives on professional capital development
- Present critical analyses of current research, practice and policies
- Challenge existing assumptions and structures in professional development
- Examine how professional capital can improve both educators' and learners' lives
- Investigate evidence-based approaches for sustainable capacity building
- Explore innovative leadership practices and organizational dynamics
- Analyze international and comparative perspectives on professional capital
Scope
The journal critically examines the interplay between professional capital and educational improvement, focusing on the intersection of theory and practice. PCE explores how professional capital development varies across different cultural and institutional contexts, considering both global trends and local implementations. The journal particularly emphasizes research that demonstrates the relationship between professional capital enhancement and improved educational outcomes.
PCE recognizes the complexities of professional capital development, examining both its positive contributions and potential challenges. The journal critically explores how professional capital can be enhanced or hindered by institutional structures, how professional development initiatives can be effectively implemented or constrained, and how organizational dynamics affect professional growth and collaboration.
PCE encourages international and comparative perspectives, recognizing the importance of understanding how professional capital manifests and develops across different educational systems and cultural contexts. The journal welcomes contributions using diverse methodological approaches that foster dialogue between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to advance understanding of professional capital in education.
