The International Conference on Education Research (ICER) is an opportunity for academics, practitioners and consultants from around the world who are involved in the study, management and development of education research related issues to come together and exchange ideas. There are several strong strands of research and interest that are developing in the area including the use of technology in teaching and learning, active learning and student engagement, assessment and feedback, curriculum design and delivery, inclusive teaching and learning and teaching for social justice to mention only a few.

The aims of the conference now not only include sharing academic research but also fostering dialogue among practitioners, policymakers, and scholars to address pressing issues facing organizations and institutions today. The 2026 call for papers for the ICER is interested in contributions that consider the following topics. In addition, the committee welcomed papers on a number of specialist mini-tracks which can be seen at the end of this list.

The Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning

• Blended Learning Environments
• Educational Technology Tools
• Impact of Virtual Reality in Education
• E-learning Platforms and Accessibility

Active Learning and Student Engagement

• Cooperative Learning Strategies
• Gamification in Education
• Role of Discussion in Active Learning
• Engaging Diverse Learners

Assessment and Feedback

• Formative vs. Summative Assessment Techniques
• Peer Assessment Approaches
• Importance of Timely Feedback
• Digital Tools for Assessing Student Work

Curriculum Design and Delivery

• Integrating Interdisciplinary Approaches
• Developing Culturally Relevant Curriculum
• Online Curriculum Development Strategies
• Monitoring and Evaluating Curriculum Effectiveness

Inclusive Teaching and Learning

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Strategies for Supporting Diverse Learners
• Addressing Implicit Bias in Education
• Creating Inclusive Learning Environments

Teaching for Social Justice

• Critical Pedagogy Approaches
• Curriculum for Social Change
• Empowering Marginalized Voices
• Community Engagement in Education

Assessment Practices and Strategies

• Authentic Assessment Methods
• Designing Rubrics for Effective Assessment
• Using Analytics to Inform Assessment Practices
• Continuous Improvement in Assessment Strategies

Constructive Feedback on Completed Assessments

• Best Practices for Providing Feedback
• Balancing Critique and Encouragement
• Feedback Loops in Learning Cycles
• Using Technology to Enhance Feedback

Module Development in the New Digital Era

• Best Practices for Online Module Design
• Incorporating Multimedia in Course Content
• Student-Centered Approaches to Module Development
• Evaluating Online Learning Modules

Curriculum Development, Implementation, and Monitoring

• Strategies for Effective Curriculum Implementation
• Feedback Mechanisms for Curriculum Improvement
• Engaging Stakeholders in Curriculum Development
• Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Module Throughput and Success

• Factors Influencing Student Success
• Strategies to Improve Module Completion Rates
• Analyzing Dropout Rates in Modules
• Support Systems for Struggling Students

Teaching and Learning Pedagogies

• Innovative Teaching Strategies