I am excited to share with you an opportunity to contribute to an upcoming book titled "Philosophically (Re)Imagining Educational Leadership in the Age of Connectivity and 4IR: Shaping the Future of Education in a Hyperconnected World", to be published by Springer-Palgrave Macmillan. This book, edited by Prof. Doniwen Pietersen, Dr. Dean Langeveldt, and Dr. Elson Davison Khambule, aims to explore the intersection of educational leadership and advanced technologies within the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

The book seeks to provide a comprehensive philosophical exploration of transformative leadership practices in education, addressing the ethical, innovative, and humanistic challenges posed by 4IR technologies. We welcome chapters on a variety of themes, including but not limited to:

• The Mindful Leader: Philosophy and Purpose in the Age of AI and Education
• Leading with Integrity: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in a 4IR-Driven World
• Wisdom and Innovation: Philosophical Insights for Leading in the 4IR Classroom
• Ethics in the Cloud: The Role of Leadership and Morality in Digital Education
• The Post-Human Educator: Philosophical Leadership in a World of AI and Automation
• Future-Ready Leadership: Bridging Traditional Values with 4IR Realities
• Empathy in Algorithms: Cultivating Compassionate Leadership in Tech-Driven Education
• The Digital Socrates: Leading with Inquiry and Insight in a 4IR Context
• Humanity at the Helm: Ethical Leadership and Technology in Education
• Equity in Action: Bridging the Digital Divide in Education Leadership
• Leadership in Context: Addressing 4IR Challenges in Under-Resourced Schools
• Bridging Being and Bytes: Philosophical Foundations for Leaders in 4IR Education

We encourage contributions that are either conceptual or empirical in nature. Theoretical explorations, philosophical reflections, and literature reviews are welcome alongside research-based chapters featuring empirical data, case studies, or practical applications.

Submission Guidelines:

• Abstract and Affiliation: A concise summary of the chapter (250-300 words), including your affiliation and the key theme or chapter focus.
• Chapters: Contributions should be between 5,000 and 7,000 words, including references. Shorter contributions (3,000-5,000 words) focusing on specific themes or practical insights are also welcome.
• Formatting: APA 7th edition guidelines must be followed.

Important Dates:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 January 2025
• Chapter Submission to Editors: 15 May 2025
• Editors’ Feedback to Authors: 15 July 2025
• Corrected Chapters to Editors: 15 September 2025
• Submission to Publisher: 15 October 2025

Please submit your abstracts and chapters to Dr. Dean Collin Langeveldt at [email protected] and cc [email protected].

We look forward to your valuable contributions to this significant academic endeavor.

Best regards,