SCOPE

ICOPR 2026

Congress Scope

ICOPR 2026 welcomes theoretical, empirical, applied, and interdisciplinary research addressing current issues, developments, and emerging perspectives in education and pedagogical research.

Artificial Intelligence in Education Pedagogical Research Interdisciplinary Studies
MAIN THEME 2026

Artificial Intelligence in Education

Exploring the educational opportunities, challenges, and implications created by rapid developments in artificial intelligence.

ICOPR 2026 MAIN THEME

Artificial Intelligence in Education

21–22 November 2026

The 3rd International Congress of Pedagogical Research (ICOPR 2026) aims to bring together researchers, educators, practitioners, and graduate students from different countries to share current research, exchange perspectives, and discuss emerging issues in education.

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are transforming teaching, learning, assessment, educational research, teacher education, and educational institutions. At the same time, these developments raise important questions concerning pedagogy, ethics, equity, academic integrity, privacy, and the changing roles of teachers and learners.

ICOPR 2026 particularly welcomes theoretical, empirical, and applied research addressing the educational opportunities, challenges, and implications of artificial intelligence.

AI-RELATED RESEARCH AREAS

Topics Related to the Main Theme

The following thematic areas illustrate the scope of AI-related contributions welcomed at ICOPR 2026.

01

Teaching & Learning

Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning Generative AI in Education AI-Supported Instructional Design Intelligent Tutoring and Adaptive Learning Systems AI-Supported Personalized Learning Prompting and AI-Assisted Learning
02

Teacher Education & AI Competence

AI in Teacher Education and Professional Development AI Literacy and Digital Competence Student and Teacher Attitudes toward Artificial Intelligence Acceptance and Adoption of AI Technologies
03

Assessment, Analytics & Research

AI-Supported Assessment and Feedback Learning Analytics and Educational Data Science AI in Educational Research
04

Disciplinary & Inclusive Applications

Artificial Intelligence in STEM and Mathematics Education Artificial Intelligence in Language Education Artificial Intelligence in Special and Inclusive Education
05

Ethics, Equity & Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity and Generative AI Ethical and Responsible Use of AI in Education Privacy, Security, and Data Protection in AI-Supported Education Equity, Accessibility, and the Digital Divide
06

Policy, Interaction & Future of Education

Human–AI Interaction in Educational Contexts AI Policy, Leadership, and Governance in Education Future Skills and the Changing Roles of Teachers and Learners
BEYOND THE MAIN THEME

Submissions are not limited to AI-related research.

While Artificial Intelligence in Education is the main theme of ICOPR 2026, the congress welcomes high-quality research from all areas of education and pedagogical research.

GENERAL AREAS

General Areas of Pedagogical Research

ICOPR welcomes research covering a broad range of educational disciplines, learner groups, settings, methodologies, and contemporary issues.

Teaching, Curriculum & Learning

Curriculum and Instruction Teaching and Teacher Professional Development Educational Technology and Digital Learning Distance and Online Education Learning Sciences Classroom Management and Learning Environments Educational Innovation

Teacher, Psychology & Assessment

Teacher Education Educational Psychology Educational Measurement and Assessment Guidance and Psychological Counseling Motivation, Engagement, and Self-Regulated Learning Metacognition and Higher-Order Thinking Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving

Subject & Disciplinary Education

Mathematics Education Science Education STEM Education Language and Literacy Education Social Studies Education History Education Geography Education Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy Arts and Music Education Philosophy and Ethics Education Environmental and Sustainability Education

Learners, Inclusion & Lifelong Education

Early Childhood Education Special and Inclusive Education Gifted Education Adult and Lifelong Learning Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Education

Leadership, Policy & Educational Systems

Educational Administration and Leadership Educational Policy Higher Education Comparative and International Education Sociology of Education

Research & Emerging Issues

Research Methods in Education Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses in Education Contemporary Issues and Emerging Trends in Education

Interdisciplinary studies are also welcome when they have a clear connection to education, teaching, learning, or pedagogical research.

Is your research within the scope of ICOPR 2026?

Review the abstract guidelines and submit your work for consideration.

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