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Peer reviewed only Open Access

Educational Theory (ET)

Publisher : University of Illinois (ILLINOIS)
Education The journal aims to foster the development and critique of educational thought stimulate discussion about educational purposes and values
e-ISSN 1741-5446
p-ISSN 0013-2004
Issue Frequency Bi-Monthly
Impact Factor 0.9
Est. Year 1951
Mobile 12017486000
Language English
APC YES
Email rmaier@illinois.edu

Journal Descriptions

Founded in 1951, Educational Theory is one of the major international journals dedicated to advancing the conceptual and philosophical foundations of education. As a peer‑reviewed academic publication by Wiley‑Blackwell, it provides a respected forum for scholars to explore deep questions about learning, teaching, curriculum, and the purposes of education within broader social, cultural, and ethical contexts. The journal’s mission is to stimulate ongoing critical conversations that enhance understanding of educational concepts, frameworks, and values that shape educational research and practice. Issues typically include original theoretical research, interpretive essays, and critical commentaries that engage with diverse traditions of educational thought — from analytic philosophy and social theory to critical pedagogy and comparative educational studies. With a bimonthly publication schedule, Educational Theory covers topics such as the nature of knowledge and learning, the aims of schooling in democratic societies, intersectional considerations in educational contexts, and the normative foundations of educational policy. Its contributions are influential for readers interested in the intellectual underpinnings of education and its intersections with ethics, culture, and politics. Over decades, Educational Theory has upheld rigorous scholarly standards while nurturing innovative perspectives that inform educational scholarship and discourse worldwide.

Educational Theory (ET) is :-

  • International, Peer-Reviewed, Open Access, Refereed, Education, The journal aims to foster the development and critique of educational thought, stimulate discussion about educational purposes and values, ts scope encompasses deep theoretical work on learning, teaching, schooling, curriculum, educational aims, social justice in education, the interplay between educational theory and policy , Online or Print , Bi-Monthly Journal

  • UGC Approved, ISSN Approved: P-ISSN P-ISSN: 0013-2004, E-ISSN: 1741-5446, Established: 1951, Impact Factor: 0.9
  • Does Not Provide Crossref DOI
  • Not indexed in Scopus, WoS, DOAJ, PubMed, UGC CARE

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