► Axis 1 — Differentiated Teaching: Scientific Approaches and Pedagogical Applications
Synopsis: Differentiated teaching and adaptive learning are based on contemporary pedagogical findings, enabling a tailored approach to students with diverse cognitive, emotional and social needs. Theoretical models, teaching techniques and technological tools that enhance the learning experience and promote equitable participation for all students are examined.
Categories:
- Theoretical frameworks of Differentiated Instruction (Learning Profiles and Cognitive Styles)
- Principles and Strategies of Personalized Teaching and the Role of the Educator
- Inclusion of students with Learning Difficulties or Advanced Abilities
- Assessment and Adaptation of Educational Practices
- Course Design with Differentiated Activities (Learning Content, Process Product,Conditions / Learning Environment)
- Co-teaching Models between General and Special Education Classes
- Methods and Criteria for Group Formation in Cooperative Learning/Teaching
- Teaching Scenarios and Applied Educational Actions
- Accessibility in educational environments and Access to Digital Educational Material
► Axis 2 — Educational Leadership: Strategies for Reorganization and Pedagogical Transformation
Synopsis: The role of educational leadership is pivotal in designing and implementing innovative strategies that boost school effectiveness and pedagogical advancement. The use of modern technological tools, the promotion of collaboration among teachers and the development of learning communities all contribute to enhancing the educational process. Ongoing professional development, strategic feedback, and the promotion of an innovation-driven culture are essential components for driving educational change.
Categories:
- Contemporary approaches to Educational Leadership and Governance
- Strategies for the reorganization of Schools and Educational Policies
- Technological innovation in Education Management and Operations
- Decision-making Models and the enhancement of Educational Innovation
- Leadership Development Strategies and Training Approaches
- Assessment and improvement of teaching practices through feedback
- Fostering an organizational culture that promotes educational reform
- Relationship between educational leadership and learning outcomes
► Axis 3 — Artificial Intelligence and Education: Adaptive Learning and Ethical Implications
Synopsis: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education is transforming the teaching process through adaptive learning pathways and automated support tools. AI applications enhance teaching differentiation, the analysis of educational data, and personalized feedback, promoting dynamic learning. Simultaneously, important ethical concerns are emerging, including the protection of personal data and the educator’s role in preserving the human aspect of learning.
Categories:
- Artificial Intelligence and Personalized Learning
- Chatbots, virtual teaching assistants (AI)
- Automated feedback and optimization of teaching
- Ethical implications of AI in education
- Artificial Intelligence and educational policies on personal data protection
- The role of the educator in human-machine interaction in learning
- Future perspectives and challenges of AI in teaching practice
- AI and Educational Data Analysis for predictive assessment
► Axis 4 — Digital Technologies and Education: ICT Applications for Teaching Innovation and Learning Transformation
Synopsis: The Integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) into the educational process reshapes traditional learning environments, providing new opportunities for interactive and collaborative learning. Digital technologies, ranging from online platforms to augmented reality, enhance the adaptability of teaching methods and allow for the creation of innovative learning experiences, including personalized learning. However, the adoption of these tools also brings up concerns about the methodology, the effectiveness and the ethical aspects of digital learning.
Categories:
- Contemporary Teaching Approaches and Digital Tools
- Online Learning Platforms and Educational Systems
- Utilizing Digital Tools for the development of critical and creative thinking in learners
- Cooperative Learning and the Internet
- Applying Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education and Learning Processes
- Robotics and Programming in Primary and Secondary Education: Teaching 21st century Skills through technology
- Professional development for educators to make effective use of ICT
- Blended Learning and Distance Education
- Digital ethics and cybersecurity
► Axis 5 — School Bullying and Psychosocial Resilience: Multidimensional Approaches to Prevention and Intervention
Synopsis: Bullying in schools is a multifaceted psychosocial phenomenon that has major consequences for emotional growth, academic performance and the development of interpersonal relationships among students. Tackling this issue calls for a holistic approach that includes fostering psychosocial resilience, developing preventive educational programs and implementing intervention strategies within the school community. At the same time, the collaborative role of teachers, parents and the community is examined in enhancing a secure and supportive learning environment.
Categories:
- Theoretical frameworks and scientific approaches to school bullying
- Psychosocial resilience and strategies for empowering students
- Prevention and intervention via socio-emotional learning
- The role of educational leadership in addressing bullying
- Conflict management and problem-solving strategies
- School-family collaboration for the prevention of bullying
- Cyberbullying: features, consequences and prevention
- Legislative and institutional frameworks for safeguarding students
- Creating a school culture of empathy and solidarity through art
► Axis 6 — Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Inclusive Education
Synopsis: Emotional intelligence plays a crucial role in the learning process, affecting self-regulation, cognitive development and the quality of interpersonal relationships. Contemporary research data in the field of psychology of learning emphasize the importance of education in enhancing students’ resilience and empathy. Educational policies and teaching practices that integrate emotional intelligence can foster a positive classroom atmosphere and boost overall school achievement.
Categories:
- Social-emotional education and psychosocial development of students and the role of the art
- The role of empathy in shaping positive learning environments
- Strategies for self-regulation and emotional management in the classroom
- Teacher training for enhancing emotional intelligence
- School climate and the emotional well-being of students
- Strengthening resilience and crisis management via emotional intelligence
- Family and community cooperation in order to promote emotional intelligence
► Axis 7 — Multicultural Education and Intercultural Pedagogy: Theoretical Models, Inclusive Strategies and Teaching Approaches
Synopsis: Multicultural education is a key aspect of contemporary pedagogy, promoting intercultural understanding, inclusion and the creation of an educational environment that embraces diversity. Intercultural pedagogy draws on theoretical models from the social sciences, educational psychology and teaching in order to develop strategies that ensure the active participation of students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Additionally, it explores inclusion policies, differentiated teaching practices and the development of an educational framework that promotes intercultural dialogue and school inclusion.
Categories:
- Theoretical models for multicultural and intercultural education
- Pedagogical strategies for differentiating instruction in multi-cultural settings
- Education and cultural identity: Challenges and perspectives
- School inclusion and support for students from migrant backgrounds
- Teaching practices for intercultural communication and collaboration
- Teacher training in intercultural education and skills enhancement
- Educational policies and inclusion practices for gender equality and vulnerable social groups
- Intercultural education and actions of active citizenship
► Axis 8 — Digital Addiction and Self-Regulation in Technology Use: Impacts on Learning and Management Strategies
Synopsis: Overexposure to digital screens and constant interaction with the Internet affect students’ cognitive function, mental health and social skills. Educational research highlights the importance of self-regulation and balanced use of technology as key factors for academic performance and psychosocial development. In this context, educational intervention strategies, screen time management models and practices to promote students’ digital well –being are examined.
Categories:
- The effects of digital addiction on learning
- Self-regulation and cognitive control in the use of digital technologies
- Teaching strategies for the effective management of students’ screen time and digital media use
- Development of policies for the balanced use of technology in schools
- The role of family and school in preventing digital addiction
- Strengthening mental health and managing stress in the age of digital overload
- Technological tools for identifying and preventing digital addiction
► Axis 9 — Gamification in Learning: Cognitive Principles, Teaching Strategies and Educational Applications
Synopsis: Gamification utilizes game mechanics to enhance the learning experience by incorporating elements such as challenges, rewards and narrative structure. Based on cognitive and pedagogical models, it promotes active participation, motivation and the development of advanced skills like problem-solving and critical thinking. In this context, strategies for designing gamified learning environments are analyzed, their integration into traditional teaching methods, and the evaluation of their effectiveness in diverse educational settings.
Categories:
- Theoretical and pedagogical approaches to gamifying learning
- Design strategies for gamified educational activities
- Integration of game mechanisms (e.g. rewards, goals, competition) into the learning process
- Interactivity, adaptability and personalization in the learning experience through gamification
- Design and development of educational digital games
- Utilization of technologies and digital tools in gamifying learning
- Interdisciplinary and cross- disciplinary approaches through gamification
- Evaluation methodologies and effectiveness measurements in the gamification of learning
► Axis 10 — The Future Classroom: Learning Environments and Holistic Pedagogical Approaches
Synopsis: The future classroom is formed through interdisciplinary approaches that utilize technological, pedagogical and cognitive innovations. The redesign of teaching focuses on dynamic, flexible learning environments that integrate personalized education, collaborative learning and the use of advanced digital tools. Strategies are presented for the reorganization of school space and the development of pedagogical practices that enhance critical thinking, creativity and experiential learning.
Categories:
- Design and development of flexible and adaptive learning environments
- Implementation of innovative pedagogical models and active learning strategies
- Utilization of interactive tools to enhance the learning experience
- Redesigning school spaces with an emphasis on the learning experience
- Holistic pedagogical approaches for fostering metacognitive skills and the overall development of the student
- Integration of STEM/STEAM approaches and interdisciplinary practices into contemporary education
- Development of extroversion through networking and collaboration of school units within the framework of European programs (eTwinning, etc.)