34th ATHENS International Conference on Education (AICE-26) scheduled on June 3-5, 2026 Athens (Greece)

AICE-26


Development Economics Educational Administration Educational Technology Early Childhood Education



Call for papers/Topics



 



Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:



1. Pedagogical Theories & Foundations



The philosophical and psychological building blocks of how teaching and learning occur.





  • Learning Theories: Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism, Connectivism, and Humanism.




  • Instructional Models: Direct Instruction, Inquiry-Based Learning, Montessori Method, Waldorf Education, and Flipped Classrooms.




  • Educational Psychology: Cognitive development (Piaget), Social development (Vygotsky), Motivation theory, and Metacognition.




  • Bloom’s Taxonomy: Cognitive (thinking), Affective (feeling), and Psychomotor (doing) domains.





2. Curriculum & Instruction



What is taught and the strategies used to deliver that content.





  • Curriculum Design: Spiral curriculum, Hidden curriculum, Interdisciplinary studies, and Standards-based grading.




  • STEM/STEAM Education: Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.




  • Literacy & Numeracy: Early literacy, Phonics vs. Whole Language, Mathematical fluency, and Financial literacy.




  • Differentiated Instruction: Tiered assignments, Learning centers, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).





3. Educational Technology (EdTech)



The use of digital tools to enhance and support the learning experience.





  • AI in Education: Generative AI for lesson planning, Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS), and Ethical AI use.




  • Learning Management Systems (LMS): Platforms like Canvas, Moodle, and Google Classroom.




  • Digital Literacy: Cyber-safety, Information evaluation, and Digital citizenship.




  • Gamification: Use of game mechanics (badges, leaderboards) in non-game contexts to increase engagement.





4. Special Education & Inclusion



Ensuring equitable access to education for all learners regardless of ability.





  • Disability Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Dyslexia, and Speech/Language impairments.




  • Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): 504 Plans, Accommodations vs. Modifications, and Transition planning.




  • Inclusive Practices: Co-teaching models, Sensory-friendly classrooms, and Neurodiversity advocacy.




  • Gifted and Talented Education (GATE): Acceleration, Enrichment, and Social-emotional needs of high-achievers.





5. Educational Leadership & Policy



The "macro" view of how systems are run and governed.





  • School Administration: Principal leadership, Budgeting/Finance, and Human Resources.




  • Policy & Reform: Standardized testing, School choice (charter/vouchers), and Decentralization.




  • Educational Equity: The Achievement Gap, Funding formulas, and Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT).




  • Global Education: International Baccalaureate (IB), Comparative education systems, and UNESCO goals.





6. Levels of Education



The stages of the educational journey through the lifespan.





  • Early Childhood (ECE): Preschool, Kindergarten, and Play-based learning.




  • K-12 Education: Primary/Elementary, Middle, and Secondary/High school systems.




  • Higher Education: Undergraduate/Graduate studies, Academic freedom, and Student debt.




  • Vocational & Adult Education: Trade schools, Continuing professional development, and Lifelong learning.





7. Assessment & Evaluation



Measuring what students have actually learned.





  • Formative Assessment: Exit tickets, Quizzes, and "Check-for-understanding" during the process.




  • Summative Assessment: Final exams, Portfolios, and Capstone projects.




  • Diagnostic Assessment: Pre-tests to identify gaps before instruction begins.




  • Data-Driven Instruction: Using standardized test data to inform classroom interventions