General Activities
In addition to conference presentations and discussions, Network 10 organised several activities during the year. In May, the network hosted Eline Vanassche's webinar and ML White's writing retreat, both of which provided valuable opportunities for scholarly engagement and professional development. The network also shared publication opportunities and teaching resources related to diversity and equity in teacher education.
At the ECER business meeting, members expressed strong interest in developing collaborations across EERA networks. Following this discussion, the network decided to organise a joint call with NW1 (Professional Learning and Development) focusing on teacher educators' professional development. In addition, the network accepted a joint special call proposal from NW7 (Social Justice and Intercultural Education) and NW31 (Language and Education). More recently, however, EERA informed networks that no more than two joint special calls can be organised within the same conference cycle. As a result, the planned collaboration with NW27 (Didactics – Learning and Teaching), focusing on immersive experiences in teacher learning, including the use of avatars and simulations to support student teachers and practicing teachers, will be postponed to a future conference.
Publications
The network currently does not have formal links with specific academic journals. However, during the year, members were invited to contribute papers to a special issue focusing on mentoring. The network also actively disseminated information about publication opportunities relevant to teacher education research.
Discussions at ECER identified several thematic areas with potential for future publication initiatives, including teacher shortages, teacher motivation and professional identity, AI and educational technology, and teacher educators' professional development. While no Network 10 special issue or book project was formally established during the year, the network remains committed to supporting collaborative publication opportunities and promoting calls for papers among its members.
Future Plans
The network plans to further strengthen member engagement by offering at least two activities per semester during the coming year. These activities may include online workshops, webinars, research seminars, writing retreats, and thematic discussions addressing current issues in teacher education.
The network will continue sharing invitations to publication opportunities and disseminating freely accessible teaching and research resources relevant to members. Particular attention will be given to themes identified by members during ECER 2026, including teacher shortages, teacher motivation and professionalism, AI and educational technology, teacher educators' professional development, and innovative approaches to teacher learning.
The network will also move forward with the planned collaborations with NW1, NW7 and NW31 and continue to create opportunities for both formal and informal networking. Building on the success of the ECER 2026 dinner, social activities will remain an important part of strengthening the network community.
Regarding possible EERA funding applications, support could be sought for online workshops, webinars, cross-network collaborative activities, and initiatives that promote member engagement, professional learning, and international research exchange throughout the year.