Teaching – an open access collection  

As society changes, so does teaching. 

With every shift, new ideas emerge about what is taught, how it’s taught, and why. 

This curated open access collection gathers research and reflection from across education, offering space to explore those changes in context. From curriculum design to professional development, we’ve highlighted five titles that reflect the range across the collection.  

These books include practical and insightful perspectives on teaching, relevant to teachers, lecturers and education professionals. 

1. Teachers and the Practice of Leadership: Enabling Change for Transformation and Social
Justice by David Durrant Frost and Val Judy Hill  

This book reframes teaching as a form of leadership that can drive change and advance social justice. Each chapter explores practical ways teachers can influence their classrooms, institutions and communities, demonstrating how everyday practice can support lasting transformation

Drawing on theory and real-world examples, the authors offer a grounded look at influence within the teaching profession and how collective effort can drive meaningful change. 

2. Collaborative Curriculum Design for Sustainable Innovation and Teacher Learning by Jules Pieters, Joke Voogt and Natalie Pareja Roblin (eds.)  

This edited collection explores how collaborative curriculum design can drive innovation and inclusivity in teaching. Through examples of partnerships between educators, institutions and students, each part illustrates how shared design can produce curricula that prepare learners for an unpredictable future.  

Blending theory with case studies, this title offers valuable insights for anyone rethinking what is taught, how learning is structured and how education can remain responsive to change. 

3. Walking the Teacher’s Path with Mindfulness by Richard Brady  

Focusing on the reflective side of teaching, this eBook explores how mindfulness can strengthen presence, resilience and purpose. Each chapter offers prompts that encourage readers to pause, reflect and connect ideas to their own practice.  

Rather than treating wellbeing as separate from teaching, Brady discusses how self-awareness and mindfulness can bring the two into balance. For anyone seeking to bring more clarity and calm to their professional lives, it serves as a thoughtful guide to building awareness and integrating mindfulness into daily life. 

4. Diversifying the Teaching Profession by Elaine Keane, Manuela Heinz and Rory McDaid (eds.)  

Teaching prepares learners for a diverse world, yet the profession itself often fails to reflect that diversity. Drawing on international research and case studies, this book examines why systemic barriers persist, how representation influences learning and what meaningful inclusion entails.  

The result is a thoughtful look at how the profession can better reflect the societies it serves and expand access to more opportunities. A worthwhile read for anyone committed to equity in education and the structural changes needed to make it a reality. 

5. Empowering Teachers to Build a Better World by Fernando M. Reimers (ed.)  

This book examines how six countries support professional development for teachers in a rapidly changing world. By comparing policy, practice and culture, the authors highlight how investment in teaching empowers educators and drives lasting improvement across education.  

The global perspective offers lessons that extend beyond borders, pointing to models that foster professional growth and classroom innovation.  A fascinating read for anyone interested in what effective teacher development looks like worldwide and how these ideas could shape the future of education. 

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