CFP

2025ECK: 3rd Foundations for Learning Conference, 2025

Aga Khan University Centre, 3rd Parklands Avenue

Nairobi, Kenya, August 13-15, 2025

Conference website	http://www.aku.edu/Elimu
Submission link	https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=2025aeck
Abstract registration deadline	April 30, 2025
Communication on abstract acceptance	April 30, 2025
Submission deadline	May 19, 2025
Conference registration deadline	May 30, 2025
Submission of full paper	June 16, 2025

The 2025 education conference, titled Empowering Educators and Leaders: Innovations and Insights for Sustained Transformative Change seeks to convene educators, policymakers, researchers and leaders to exchange evidence-based practices and critically engage with solutions to address the broader systemic challenges. This platform will enable stakeholders to share innovations, discuss challenges, and develop strategies for building an inclusive, technology-driven, and equitable education system in Kenya and the region.

Conference Objectives

The conference aims to:

Share effective pedagogical appraoches for implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in teacher training and schools.
Discuss practical ways to use technology in the classroom to improve learning and address the digital divide.
Examine best practice for promoting wellness, gender equality, and including marginalized students (e.g., girls, students with special needs).
Analyze leadership frameworks and strategies that empower school leaders to create learning-friendly environments and drive transformative school management.
Examine teaching methods that encourage active participation, critical thinking, and innovation in schools and teacher training colleges.
Explore how research informs educational practices by connecting academic inquiry and real-world application, supporting evidence-based decision-making in education.

Abstract Submission Guidelines

The conference will accept abstracts for the presentations below:

1. Academic papers - An oral presentation where research is shared in a structured format.
2. Master class - An interactive, expert-led session designed to provide in-depth learning on a specific topic. It involves hands-on activities.
3. Pecha Kucha - A fast-paced presentation told in the format of story in 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds.
4. Poster - A visual summary of research, project, or innovations, displayed on a physical or digital poster
5. Story of Change - A narrative-driven presentation that showcases how a particular intervention, innovation, or research finding has led to meaningful transformation in a specific context.

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Abstract Submission Dates

Abstract submission deadline 30 April 2025

Communication on acceptance of abstract 19 May 2025

Conference registration deadline 30 May 2025

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Submission of full paper 16 June 2025
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Full papers will be published in a high impact journal

Conference Theme - Empowering Educators and Leaders: Innovations and Insights for Sustained Transformative Change

Subtheme 1: Transforming Teacher Education through Innovation and Competence Development

Insights and innovations in Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) implementation
Sustainable models and practice for re-tooling and professional development
Bridging Policy and Practice in CBC Implementation: Aligning Assessment Frameworks with Classroom Realities
Innovations in resource creation for teacher development

Subtheme 2: Strengthening School Leadership for Transformative Impact

Developing Leadership Capacity in Rural and Marginalized Communities
Teacher Leadership in Action: Empowering Teachers as Agents of Change
Data-Driven Decision Making for School Improvement
Fostering Gender-Sensitive Leadership in Schools: Best Practices and Outcomes

Subtheme 3: Re-thinking Wellness and Well-being, Gender Equity and Inclusion in Education

The integration of mental health awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience-building strategies in schools and colleges
Implementing Gender-Responsive Pedagogy: Practical Approaches for Classroom Success
Making Inclusive Education a Reality: Closing the Gap Between Policy and Practice for Children with Disabilities
The Boy Child Dilemma in Education: Identifying Barriers and Crafting Strategies to Promote Equitable Learning Opportunities.

Subtheme 4: Transforming Education through Technology and Innovation

Leveraging Digital Learning in Classrooms: Exploring Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges
Enhancing Teacher Training and Professional Development through Technology
Revolutionizing STEAM Education with Emerging Technologies: Building Future-Ready Skills in the Digital Age
Navigating the AI Dilemma in Education: Balancing Innovation with Ethical Considerations

Subtheme 5: Transforming and Sustaining Educational Practice through Research

Bridging Theory, Practice, and Technology in the Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
Evidence-Based Approaches to Enhancing Leadership Effectiveness and School Performance
Research-Based Practices for Promoting Equity and Inclusion
Catalyzing change through innovative research methodologies in education

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speaker on Educational Leadership - Dr Pontso Moorosi, University of Warwick, UK
Keynote Speaker on Teacher Education - Professor Iram Siraj, University of Oxford, UK
Keynote Speaker on Gender in Education

Conference Participants

College tutors and trainers
Educational leaders and trainers
School teachers
Policymakers
Curriculum developers
Researchers
Assessors and evaluators
EdTech Innovators

Conference venue and dates

Aga Khan University

University Centre, Nairobi

3^rd Parklands Avenue

Wed 13^th, Thurs 14^th, and Fri 15^th August 2025

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to: mailto:education.conference@aku.edu