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Congress Theme
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.
The main theme of ICOPR 2026 is:
Artificial Intelligence 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.
Topics related to the main theme include, but are not limited to:
- Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning
- Generative AI in Education
- AI-Supported Instructional Design
- AI in Teacher Education and Professional Development
- AI Literacy and Digital Competence
- AI-Supported Assessment and Feedback
- Intelligent Tutoring and Adaptive Learning Systems
- Learning Analytics and Educational Data Science
- AI in Educational Research
- AI-Supported Personalized Learning
- Artificial Intelligence in STEM and Mathematics Education
- Artificial Intelligence in Language Education
- Artificial Intelligence in Special and Inclusive Education
- Student and Teacher Attitudes toward Artificial Intelligence
- Acceptance and Adoption of AI Technologies
- Human–AI Interaction in Educational Contexts
- Prompting and AI-Assisted Learning
- 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
- AI Policy, Leadership, and Governance in Education
- Future Skills and the Changing Roles of Teachers and Learners
General Areas of Pedagogical Research
While the main theme of ICOPR 2026 is Artificial Intelligence in Education, submissions are not limited to AI-related research. The congress welcomes high-quality research from all areas of education and pedagogical research, including but not limited to:
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Teacher Education
- Teaching and Teacher Professional Development
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Measurement and Assessment
- Educational Technology and Digital Learning
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- STEM Education
- Language and Literacy Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Special and Inclusive Education
- Gifted Education
- Guidance and Psychological Counseling
- Educational Administration and Leadership
- Educational Policy
- Higher Education
- Adult and Lifelong Learning
- Distance and Online 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
- Comparative and International Education
- Sociology of Education
- Motivation, Engagement, and Self-Regulated Learning
- Metacognition and Higher-Order Thinking
- Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
- Learning Sciences
- Classroom Management and Learning Environments
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Education
- Educational Innovation
- 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.