Education as an Ecosystem: A Global Dialogue - Volume 24 - Proceedings of the 24th Annual International Conference

Oct 15, 2026

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Education as an Ecosystem: A Global Dialogue presents the proceedings of the 24th Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES), held in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 7–10 July 2026. The volume brings together international editorial and advisory boards and peer-reviewed scholarship across comparative and international education, school education issues, and related leadership, digital inclusion, ethics education, and teacher development topics. Contributions analyze educational ecosystems through comparative evidence, policy, pedagogy, and ecosystemic conceptual frameworks.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages300

Reading Time12 h 36 min

AccessFree to download

Preface

The 24th BCES Annual International Conference: Education as an Ecosystem: A Global Dialogue

Introduction

Clash of Civilizations or Dialogue of Civilizations? The Global Education Ecosystem 25 Years After 9/11

Part 1: Comparative and International Education

“Ecosystem”: A Threshold Concept That Comparative and International Education Needs

Are Secondary Teachers Ready to Teach? Initial Teacher Education and Professional Experiences in Greece, France, and England

Architectures for Life: A Comparative Study of How Structures Shape School Ecosystems

Different Educational Systems, Different Life Skills Profiles: Evidence from PISA 2022 in Greece, Germany, and Finland

Scope for University Partnerships Between South Africa and Morocco

Comparative Perspectives on Undergraduate Bioethics Education in Europe: Biology Students’ Voices from France, Greece, and Sweden

Part 2: International Education Issues

Recommendations for ESD Implementation in Secondary Schools in the UK and the USA

Teacher Leadership as an Emergent Property of the Educational Ecosystem

Digital Inequality in a Connected World: How Global EdTech Trends Reshape Local Learning Opportunities

NoCap: Pre-adolescents’ Perspectives on an Ecosystemic Innovative Career Exploration Intervention #NoCap#Truth#NoExaggerations

EDUCATION ASAN ECOSYSTEM A Global Dialogue All rights reserved. This edition is protected by the Bulgarian Copyright Law (adopted 1993, amended 1994, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024) . No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society and individual contributors. The views, findings, and conclusions presented in this volume are solely those of the respective authors and do not necessarily represent the positions ofthe BCES Conference Books Editorial Board members or their affiliated institutions. The Bulgarian Comparative Education Society disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy of the data contained herein. International Editorial Board Nikolay Popov, Prof. Dr.habil., Bulgarian Comparative Education Society, Bulgaria (Editor-in-Chief) Megan M. Krell, Assoc. Prof. Dr., Fitchburg State University, USA (Consulting Editor) Charl Wolhuter, Emeritus Prof. Dr., North-West University, South Africa (Editor of Part 1) Zacharias Louw de Beer, Assoc. Prof. Dr., North-West University, South Africa (Editor of Part 2) Gillian L. S. Hilton, Dr., University of West London and BFWG, United Kingdom (Editor of Part 3) Ayşen Köse Şirin, Assoc. Prof. Dr., Yeditepe University, Türkiye (Co-Editor of Part 3) James Ogunleye, Prof. Dr., Academy of Innovation & Management, United Kingdom (Editor of Part 4) Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu, Prof. Dr., Ulster University, United Kingdom & Ireland (Editor of Part 5) Copyright © 2026 Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES) ISSN 2534-8426 (online) ISSN 1314-4693 (print) ISBN 978-619-7326-22-2 (online) ISBN 978-619-7326-21-5 (print) EDUCATION ASAN ECOSYSTEM A Global Dialogue BCES Conference Books Volume 24 Proceedings of the 24th Annual International Conference of the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES) Sofia, Bulgaria, 7–10 July 2026 BCES Conference publications adhere to peer-review standards. For details, refer to the “BCES Editorial Policies” and “BCES Review Process” on the BCES conference website. International Advisory Board Alexander W. Wiseman, Prof. Dr., Texas Tech University, USA Bruno Leutwyler, Prof. Dr., Zurich University of Teacher Education, Switzerland Jana Kalin, Prof. Dr., University of Ljubljana, Slovenia Joachim Schroeder, Prof. Dr., Universität Hamburg, Germany Johannes L van der Walt, Prof. Dr., North-West University, South Africa Kas Mazurek, Prof. Dr., University of Lethbridge, Canada Lilia Halim, Prof. Dr., Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysia Marco Aurelio Navarro-Leal, Prof. Dr., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, México Nicholas Sun-Keung Pang, Prof. Dr., East China Normal University, China Patricia K. Kubow, Prof. Dr., Bowling Green State University, USA Peter L. Schneller, Prof. Dr., University of Mount Union, USA Ricardo Lozano, Assoc. Prof. Dr., Texas A&M International University, USA Education as an Ecosystem: A Global Dialogue BCES Conference Books, 2026, Volume 24 Format: 70×100/16 (B5–ISO, 170×240 mm) Binding: Paperback Extent: 300 pages Published by BCES Published print and online Printed in Sofia, Bulgaria June 2026 Table of Contents Preface The 24th BCES Annual International Conference: Education as an Ecosystem: A Global Dialogue | 9-10 Nikolay Popov Introduction Clash of Civilizations or Dialogue of Civilizations? The Global Education Ecosystem 25 Years After 9/11 | 11-20 Liz Jackson Part 1: Comparative and International Education “Ecosystem”: A Threshold Concept That Comparative and International Education Needs | 21-29 Charl Wolhuter Are Secondary Teachers Ready to Teach? Initial Teacher Education and Professional Experiences in Greece, France, and England | 30-38 Aikaterini Sklavenit

FAQs

What is the publication and event behind this volume?

It is a BCES Conference Book containing the proceedings of the 24th Annual International Conference, titled Education as an Ecosystem: A Global Dialogue, held in Sofia, Bulgaria (7–10 July 2026).

Which broad themes are covered in the table of contents?

The contents are organized into parts addressing comparative and international education, and international education issues, including teacher preparation, educational leadership, digital inequality, and ethics education.

How does the volume position its scholarly standards?

It states that BCES conference publications adhere to peer-review standards and references BCES Editorial Policies and the BCES Review Process for details.

Who are some of the listed editorial and advisory board members?

The front matter lists an International Editorial Board and International Advisory Board with scholars such as Nikolay Popov, Megan M. Krell, and Charl Wolhuter, among others.

Oct 15, 2026

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