LiHE 2025
Compassionate Pedagogy in Higher Education
26th International Symposium
The Friars, Aylesford, London, England
June 16-19, 2025
Submission deadline: November 28, 2024.
Submit Chapter Proposal
Submit your book chapter proposal for triple-blind review. Download and follow the SUBMISSION GUIDELINES when writing, formatting, and submitting your chapter proposal.
Deadline: November 28, 2024
Register
If the review board accepts your book chapter proposal, register online for the symposium and pay your symposium fee.
Deadline: January 15, 2025
Submit Complete Chapter
Once registered for the symposium, send your completed chapter to the editors, who will compile and circulate the book manuscript to all authors before the symposium.
Deadline: March 24, 2025
CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS
We call upon Educators, Researchers, and Professionals in higher education to contribute to the book “Compassionate Pedagogy in Higher Education—Enhancing Social Justice and Student and Staff Wellbeing”, which will be published globally by Libri Publishing Ltd., Oxfordshire, U.K.
This is an exceptional opportunity to showcase your innovative work at the intersection of compassion, education, and social justice.
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ABOUT YOUR CHAPTER SUBMISSION
We seek CHAPTER PROPOSALS demonstrating compassionate pedagogy’s transformative role in university education. Share your insights on how compassionate approaches have been, are being, or can be utilised to enhance social justice, student well-being, and inclusive learning environments.
The Importance of Compassionate Pedagogy in Contemporary Higher Education
Compassionate pedagogy involves applying principles of mental well-being and empathy to enhance the educational experience for all students and staff, particularly those historically marginalised. This approach fosters human connection, communication, and well-being, making it a central aspect of higher education.
POSSIBLE TOPICS
We encourage CHAPTER PROPOSALS that explore various aspects of compassionate pedagogy, including but not limited to:
– Compassionate assessment and feedback systems
– Compassionate approaches in curriculum design and content delivery
– Compassionate support for academic research and learning
– Compassionate strategies for fostering inclusive and diverse learning environments
– Compassionate teacher training and professional development
– Ethical considerations in compassionate pedagogy
– Strategies for enhancing student wellbeing and mental health
– Compassionate communication and interaction in educational settings
Your CHAPTER PROPOSAL should reflect your unique experiences and perspectives on using compassionate pedagogy to enhance social justice, student well-being, and engagement in Higher Education.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Submit a 4–5-page CHAPTER PROPOSAL, adhering to the SUBMISSION GUIDELINES available here on our website.
Please ensure your CHAPTER PROPOSAL is well-informed, practically applicable, and theoretically grounded.
DEADLINE
The deadline for submission of your CHAPTER PROPOSAL is November 28, 2024.
REVIEW PROCESS
Our triple-blind review process will focus on the clarity and relevance of your compassionate pedagogy application in enhancing social justice, student wellbeing, and learning, the compelling nature of your methodology, theoretical grounding, and alignment with effective pedagogical strategies.
Reviewers will refer to the following questions when reviewing your CHAPTER PROPOSAL:
1. Does the chapter demonstrate a clear case of using compassionate pedagogy to enhance social justice, student and staff well-being, and learning in higher education?
– Writing tip: Describe how your integration or application of compassionate pedagogy enhanced social justice, student wellbeing, and learning. Follow academic conventions and be concise. Your case should inspire faculty members in higher education to consider using compassionate pedagogy to enhance these aspects.
2. Is the implementation methodology compelling and concise?
– Writing tip: Describe your methodology so compellingly and concisely that readers can envision how to adopt a similar approach in their institutional settings.
3. Is the chapter informed by relevant learning or compassion theories?
– Writing tip: Make sure your case of using compassionate pedagogy to enhance students’ learning outcomes is informed and reflected within the framework of a learning theory, such as critical compassionate pedagogy, as proposed by Hao (2011).
4. Is the chapter rooted in appropriate pedagogical strategies?
– Writing tip: Root your case of using compassionate pedagogy in enhancing students’ learning outcomes in relevant pedagogical strategies, such as inclusive teaching, problem-based learning, and empathetic communication.
ACCEPTED CHAPTER PROPOSALS
Suppose the review board accepts your CHAPTER PROPOSAL. In that case, you can register for the symposium and, in time for the symposium seminar itself, submit your completed chapter for inclusion in the book for worldwide publication.
We eagerly anticipate your CHAPTER PROPOSAL submission and hope to collaborate with you in Aylesford, London, England to bring this groundbreaking publication to fruition.
Important Dates:
– Chapter Proposal Submission: November 28, 2024
– Notification of Acceptance: December 5, 2024
– Registration Deadline: January 15, 2025
– Completed Chapter Submission: March 24, 2025
– Symposium Dates: June 16-19, 2025
– Worldwide Book Publication: Autumn 2025
About the Symposium Fee
Participating author
- covering symposium participation at The Friars, Aylesford, June 16-19, 2025*
- + accommodation from June 16-19, 2025**
- + all local transport during symposium
- + all inclusive meals***
- + coffee, tea, water, softrinks ad lib at the symposium site***
- + social programme****
- + free internet access
- + publishing fee
- + 3 copies of the book when published
- + 1 year of membership of the LiHE Authors' Club
- + 45% off any of our books purchased during your year of membership
Accompanying spouse
- covering accommodation from June 16-19, 2025** (sharing a double room with spouse)
- + all local transport during symposium
- + all inclusive meals***
- + coffee, tea, water, softdrinks ad lib at the symposium site***
- + social programme****
- + free internet access.
Accompanying children
- covering accommodation** (sharing a double room with parent)
- + all local transport during symposium
- + all inclusive meals***
- + coffee, tea, water, softdrinks ad lib at the symposium site***
- + social programme****
- + free internet access.
- Children under 7 are free of charge when sharing a double room with parent.
Non-participating co-author
- covering publishing fee
- + 3 copies of the book when published
- + 1 year membership of LiHE Authors Club
- + 45% off any of our books purchased during your year of membership
*All symposium materials.
**Accommodation during the symposium dates from June 16-19, 2025.
Check-in Monday, June 16, 2025, before noon. The symposium starts at noon Monday.
Check-out is Thursday, June 19, 2025, at noon.
***3 × buffet breakfast, 3 × full lunch, 3 × evening meals; accompanying drinks to all meals; fresh water, coffee, tea, soft drinks and fruits ad libitum.
**** Social programme includes local cultural visits and activities for participants, spouses, and children.
***** All local transport during symposium included.
Absolutely no extra fees are charged. This is an all-inclusive symposium package.
Explanation of fee structure. LiHE operates with an all-inclusive symposium package, contrary to other conference organisers, who charge you for individual activities. We believe that the LiHE-model is fairer because you know what you get. All are inclusive, so you are not surprised by extra charges during the symposium. With the LiHE-model, you know exactly what your symposium budget is *before* you go, so you can apply for funding.
ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Libri Publishing Ltd., Brunel House, Volunteer Way, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7YR, England. Libri is a publishing company committed to providing readers with innovative, high-quality, challenging publications. It is a highly responsive publishing service for authors and client organisations. Established in February 2009, Libri’s senior managers have over fifty years of experience in media organisations, higher education, and consultancy. Their expertise includes authorship, design, editing, printing, publishing, IT and e-learning pedagogy, and the design and provision of continuing professional development programs. Libri supports its core expertise with a broad-based supply chain of long-established and highly skilled subcontractors.
Libri Publishing Ltd. is the publisher of the following LiHE books:
– Teaching Creativity – Creativity in Teaching
– Postgraduate Education. Form and Function
– Beyond Transmission – Innovations in University Teaching
– Simulations, Games, and Role-Play in University Education
– Learning in Higher Education – Contemporary Standpoints
– Case-Based Learning in Higher Education
– Quality Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
– Student Engagement. Identity, Motivation, and Community
– Learning Space Design in Higher Education
– Technology-Enhanced Learning in Higher Education
– Innovative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
– Learning to Research – Researching to Learn
– The Globalization of Higher Education
– Assessing Learning in Higher Education
– Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship in Higher Education
– New Innovations in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
– Learning-Centered Curriculum Design in Higher Education
– Innovative Teaching and Learning Practices in Higher Education
– E-learning 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 in Higher Education
– Teaching and Learning Innovations in Higher Education
– Active Learning in Higher Education — Student Engagement and Deeper Learning Outcomes
– Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes in Higher Education
– Generative AI in Higher Education
RESEARCH ACCREDITATIONS AND DISSEMINATION
All book chapters are triple-blind and reviewed by the international review board of the Institute for Learning in Higher Education. They are collegially peer-reviewed by the symposium participants and reviewed by the editorial board. The book undergoes a rigorous review process to secure the highest-standard publication.
Libri Publishing Ltd. is a member of the Publishers Licensing Society.
Published by Libri Publishing Ltd., your chapter will be widely disseminated through international distribution agreements. The book is catalogued by CIP/The British Library, COPAC, WorldCat(r), ProQuest LibCentral, Ebrary, and EBSCOHost to secure bibliographic information and research library coverage. The book is sold to the public through respected services like Amazon.com (and regional branches thereof), Barnes & Noble, Fishpond, WHSmith, Betterread, Saxo, Dymocks, Bokus, Exlibris, Booktopia, and multiple other leading online bookstores.
VENUE INFORMATION
The symposium will be held at the beautiful and historic The Friars, Aylesford
Why The Friars?
Historical and Inspiring Environment: This venue with a rich history provides a serene and reflective environment conducive to deep thinking and meaningful discussions.
– Educational Charity Focus: Hosting events that empower participants to engage with and lead conversations on complex social issues.
– Ethos of Social Justice: Integrating discussions on ethical, moral, and social issues into their programs, aligned with their mission to foster social progress.
– Support for Academic and Professional Development: Hosting numerous retreats and vocational training events, encouraging deep engagement and reflection.
By choosing The Friars, we give participants a unique opportunity to engage deeply with the subject matter in an environment that fosters reflection, discussion, and collaboration.
IMPORTANT DATES
– November 28, 2024: Deadline for submitting your CHAPTER PROPOSAL for triple-blind review.
– December 5, 2024: Notification to authors of accepted chapters.
– January 15, 2025: Deadline for registration & payment (only authors who had their CHAPTER PROPOSAL accepted can attend the symposium).
– March 24, 2025: Submission of completed chapters revised according to reviewers’ comments.
– May 21, 2025: Full manuscript circulated to participating authors for peer feedback.
– June 16-19, 2025: Symposium at The Friars, Aylesford
– Autumn 2025: Worldwide publication of the book.
IMPORTANT SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION
This is a residential symposium utilising a unique collaborative and collegial publishing model. At least one chapter author must attend the symposium seminar for its entire duration.