Topics/Call for Papers
So, Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:
I. Education: Pedagogy, Curriculum & Learning
- Innovations in Teaching & Learning:
- Active learning strategies, project-based learning, inquiry-based approaches.
- Personalized learning and adaptive education.
- Competency-based education and future skills development.
- Neuroscience of learning and its implications for pedagogy.
- Outdoor, environmental, and experiential education.
- Curriculum Development & Reform:
- Designing curricula for global citizenship, sustainability, and ethical literacy.
- Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary curriculum models.
- Decolonizing the curriculum: incorporating diverse perspectives and knowledge systems.
- Curriculum for social justice and equity.
- Educational Psychology & Student Development:
- Social-emotional learning (SEL) and well-being in education.
- Motivation, engagement, and self-regulated learning.
- Cognitive development and learning theories across the lifespan.
- Addressing learning disabilities and neurodiversity.
- Assessment & Evaluation:
- Authentic assessment, formative assessment, and feedback strategies.
- Measuring higher-order thinking skills and 21st-century competencies.
- Ethical considerations in educational assessment.
- Teacher Education & Professional Development:
- Preparing educators for diverse learners and evolving educational landscapes.
- Continuous professional learning and reflective practice.
- Teacher well-being and resilience.
- Higher Education Challenges & Transformations:
- The future of universities: access, affordability, and relevance.
- Research ethics and integrity in academic institutions.
- Quality assurance and accreditation in higher education.
- Internationalization of higher education.
II. Social Sciences: Society, Culture & Human Behavior
- Sociology & Anthropology:
- Social inequality, stratification, and social mobility.
- Globalization, migration, and cultural diversity.
- Urban and rural sociology, community development.
- Sociology of education: social influences on learning.
- Digital sociology and the impact of technology on social structures.
- Cultural practices, rituals, and their evolution.
- Psychology (Applied & Social):
- Social psychology: group dynamics, prejudice, and social influence.
- Developmental psychology across the lifespan.
- Counseling, therapy, and mental health in diverse populations.
- Psychology of education: cognitive processes in learning.
- Environmental psychology: human-environment interactions.
- Political Science & International Relations:
- Governance, democracy, and political participation.
- Human rights, social justice, and civil liberties.
- International conflict, peacebuilding, and diplomacy.
- Policy analysis and public administration.
- The politics of education.
- Economics & Development Studies:
- Socio-economic inequalities and poverty reduction.
- Sustainable development, green economy, and economic justice.
- Behavioral economics in social policy.
- Development education and its impact.
- Communication & Media Studies:
- Digital literacy, media literacy, and misinformation.
- Impact of social media on society, politics, and education.
- Crisis communication and public discourse.
- Rhetoric and persuasion in contemporary contexts.
- Geography & Human-Environment Interaction:
- Environmental justice and sustainable resource management.
- Urban geography and planning.
- Human migration and displacement.
- Geographical education and spatial thinking.
III. Humanities: Culture, History & Critical Thought
- Philosophy & Ethics:
- Applied ethics: AI ethics, bioethics, environmental ethics, social ethics.
- Philosophy of education: foundational theories and current debates.
- Epistemology and the nature of knowledge in different disciplines.
- Critical thinking, logic, and argumentation.
- Existentialism, phenomenology, and their relevance to human experience.
- Literature & Languages:
- Literary studies: narratives of identity, migration, conflict, and utopia/dystopia.
- Linguistics: language acquisition, sociolinguistics, discourse analysis.
- Bilingualism, multilingualism, and language education.
- Translation and cross-cultural communication.
- Digital literature and electronic texts.
- History & Memory Studies:
- Historical consciousness and its role in civic education.
- Public history, oral history, and community narratives.
- Memory, trauma, and reconciliation in post-conflict societies.
- Decolonizing history and challenging dominant narratives.
- Environmental history and the human relationship with nature.
- Cultural Studies & Arts:
- Popular culture, youth culture, and identity formation.
- Cultural heritage: preservation, interpretation, and education.
- Arts education: the role of creative expression in holistic development.
- Visual culture, performance studies, and digital aesthetics.
- Museum studies and informal learning environments.
- Religious Studies:
- Religion, society, and public life.
- Interfaith dialogue and religious literacy in diverse societies.
- The role of religion in education.
IV. Intersections & Cross-Cutting Themes
- Digital Transformation in Education, Social Sciences & Humanities:
- Educational technology (EdTech) and its impact on learning outcomes.
- Digital humanities: methods, tools, and research.
- Big data, AI, and machine learning in social science research.
- Ethical implications of AI and technology in all three domains.
- Cybersecurity and privacy in digital learning and research.
- Social Justice, Equity & Inclusion:
- Addressing systemic inequalities in education and society.
- Inclusive pedagogies and accessible learning environments.
- Human rights education and advocacy.
- Gender studies, LGBTQ+ studies, and intersectionality.
- Disability studies and inclusive practices.
- Sustainability & Global Challenges:
- Education for sustainable development (ESD).
- Humanities and social sciences perspectives on climate change, poverty, and health crises.
- The role of education in building resilient communities.
- Environmental humanities.
- Research Methodologies & Ethics:
- Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research.
- Action research and participatory approaches.
- Research ethics, data privacy, and intellectual property.
- The role of interdisciplinary research in addressing complex problems.
- Policy & Practice:
- Evidence-based policymaking in education and social welfare.
- Translating research into practice.
- Collaboration between academia, government, civil society, and industry.