IFOTS - About the Journal

International Forum of Teaching and Studies (IFOTS) provides an academic exchange forum for scholars, educators, and professionals to disseminate research on theory building and practice-based information on education. The journal is published biannually and particularly dedicated to the development and improvement of teaching within international contexts.

Mission Statement

Our goal is to strengthen local and cross-continental understanding and awareness about processes and prospects of education and the role of teaching and studies by fostering dialogue among educators, researchers, and professionals from all over the world.

  • We believe that we need to grow intellectually and to consider creatively the ways in which we participate in local and global leadership.
  • We believe that we can add to such interdependent learning through rich exchanges about our beliefs, values, theories and practices.
  • We hold on to a vision that educators, researchers, and scholars can make a meaningful difference in the lives of people, inspire among them a passion for learning, and support one another in becoming change agents in our world.

Call for Papers

International Forum of Teaching and Studies (IFOTS) provides an academic exchange forum for scholars, educators, and professionals to disseminate research on theory building and practice-based information on education. Founded in 2004, the journal particularly focuses on the development and improvement of teaching within international contexts. The Journal welcomes contributions from professionals engaged in the wide spectrum of international education and development.

IFOTS publishes articles, essays, and scholarly studies about education, teaching, learning, and culture studies within themes such as:

  • 21st Century Learning
  • Adult education within international contexts
  • Cross-cultural studies and practices
  • Diversity issues in education
  • Human resource development and training
  • K-12 education practices
  • New learning from around the globe
  • Philosophy, trends and emerging theories
  • Classroom management
  • Career and workforce education (CWE/CTE)
  • Distance education
  • Faculty development/ professional education
  • Instructional technology and strategies
  • Linguistics and Foreign Literature
  • Professional communications
  • Technology-based education practices
  • Human resource development and training

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IFOTS invites submission of papers for publication consideration for future issues on a continuing basis.

Manuscripts: The Journal accepts unsolicited manuscripts. Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word. Authors should clearly follow the Publication of the American Psychological Association (APA) style when preparing your manuscripts. The length of the article should not exceed 10 -15 pages.

Submission Guidelines

The Journal reserves the right to make all decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of an article for publication. All editing decisions reside with the Journal's editorial board. If your paper is accepted, a reasonable publication fee will be assessed. The Journal is published biannually.

Please e-mail your manuscript with a cover letter indicating the appropriate track for your paper to

Dr. Linda Sun at lsunlinda@gmail.com OR
Dr. Gabriele Strohschen at gstrohsc@depaul.edu OR
Dr. Kathleen P. King at drkpking@gmail.com

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