Call for chapters
Teaching for transformation: Embedding justice and sustainability in the Social Work Curriculum
Edited by: Prof. Mpumelelo E Ncube (University of the Free State), Dr Poppy Masinga (SACAP),
Dr Peggie Chiwara (University of Pretoria), Dr Fatima Mmusi (University of Johannesburg) &
Dr Nevashnee Perumal (Nelson Mandela University)
About the book:
This edited volume critically explores how Social Work Education can be reimagined to address urgent social, economic and environmental challenges. It will include contributions on transformative pedagogies, curriculum reform, decolonial frameworks, indigenous knowledge systems (IKKs), green social work, peacebuilding and practice-based innovations. It will be a volume of the AOSIS Knowledge Pathing: Multi-, Inter- and Trans-Disciplining in Social Sciences Series once accepted post-peer review by independent experts in the field(s).
Suggested themes:
Historical and theoretical foundations of justice and sustainability in social work
Curriculum transformation for social and environmental justice
Critical pedagogy and justice-centred learning
Decolonising social work education
Peacebuilding and conflict-sensitive pedagogy
Indigenous knowledge systems and sustainability in curriculum design
Green social work and climate-responsive practice
Fieldwork and community-engaged learning for justice
Supervision and leadership for transformative practice
Digital learning and transformative pedagogies
Global and regional case studies of curriculum innovation
Future pathways: Accreditation, policy frameworks and educator competencies
Important dates:
| Abstract submission (300–400 words) | 30 November 2025 |
| Notification of acceptance | 15 December 2025 |
| Full chapter submission (6,000–6,500 words) | 30 April 2026 |
| Editorial feedback | 30 June 2026 |
| Revised chapter submission to editors | 31 August 2026 |
| Peer review | Sept–Oct 2026 |
| Final acceptance notifications from editors | 30 November 2026 |
| Manuscript submission to Publisher | 31 January 2027 |
| Expected publication | 30 November 2027 |
Submission guidelines:
Chapters must be original and aligned with the book’s theme.
Length: 6,000–6,500 words, including references (APA 7th edition).
Abstracts and chapters must be submitted in MS Word format.
Include full names, institutional affiliation, ROR, ORCID and contact details in the chapter, with the corresponding author listed first, in the format:
[First name] [Second name/initial] [Last name]
Department of [INSERT],
Faculty/School of [INSERT],
Institutional affiliation,
[City], [Country]
ROR URL:
ORCID URL:
Email address(es):
- Each corresponding author must complete the publisher’s chapter cover letter and submit it in MS Word format to the editors.
- Ensure figures (charts, graphs, SmartArt, tables) are original and editable (no screenshots). Submit photos, screenshots, illustrations, etc., in high resolution (≥ 300 DPI). Obtain permission for third-party figures under CC BY and submit the permission form(s). Refer to the publisher’s figure and permissions guidelines.
- Align your chapter with the publisher’s manuscript preparation guidelines.
Contact information:
Prof. Mpumelelo E. Ncube
University of the Free State
Email: NcubeME@ufs.ac.za
