2nd International Conference to Reimagine Teacher Education Through Local and Global Perspectives
In a time when education systems across the world are facing profound change, an upcoming international conference seeks to explore how teacher education can evolve by engaging both indigenous traditions and global innovations. The event aims to create a dynamic space for dialogue, reflection, and collaboration among teacher educators, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from across India, Nepal, and beyond.
The central focus of the conference is to critically examine how local educational philosophies and global paradigms can inform and reshape teacher education to better serve the values of quality, inclusion, and social justice. Participants will engage with lived experiences, cultural frameworks, and educational realities that continue to shape the teaching profession across diverse contexts.
Aims of the Conference
The conference sets out to:
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Explore how indigenous pedagogies, local traditions, and cultural knowledge systems can enrich curricula and teacher training practices.
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Discuss the effects of global trends such as digitalization, international mobility, and educational policy reforms on teacher preparation programs.
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Foster meaningful collaboration among academic institutions, researchers, and practitioners to promote inclusive and culturally responsive education.
Themes of the Conference
The conference features a broad range of themes designed to provoke deep inquiry and inspire actionable insights, including:
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Cultural cosmologies and context-based pedagogy
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Gurukul traditions and their modern relevance
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Teacher accountability and ethics in education
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Curriculum reforms and multilingual education
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Social justice, inclusion, and critical pedagogy
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The role of digital tools and artificial intelligence in classrooms
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Brain drain and reimagining local opportunities for graduates
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Translanguaging and English as a medium of instruction
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Professional development, mentoring, and teacher identity
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Human rights, intercultural competence, and the teacher’s role as a change agent
Presentation Formats
Participants will have the opportunity to share their work through:
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Individual paper presentations
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Poster sessions
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Interactive workshops
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Spark sessions designed for brief, thought-provoking insights
Each presentation is expected to reflect either empirical research or a theoretical perspective, with clear implications for teacher education practices.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions must include:
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A title no longer than 15 words
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An abstract of 150–300 words (for papers and workshops), or 300–600 words (for posters)
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No repeated information or bio-data in the abstract
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All references in APA 7th edition format
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Presenter bio (max 60 words, in third person)
All submissions will undergo a blind peer review process and must be original, unpublished work.
Important Dates
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Abstract submission deadline: 30 June 2025
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Notification of acceptance: 20 July 2025
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Presenter registration deadline: 30 August 2025
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General registration deadline: 20 October 2025
Each presenter may submit only two abstracts — one as a main presenter and one as a co-presenter. All presenters must be physically present at the event.
This international gathering promises to be a transformative event, fostering a rich exchange of ideas and forging new paths for teacher education in an increasingly interconnected yet culturally rooted world.
