Research Tracks:

Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Character, Faith, and Educator Identity
   Focus:
   Christian Worldview, Moral Formation, Spirituality, Teacher Vocation, and Ethical Challenges in Education
   Sub-Themes:
   Character Education in The Age of AI and Smart Technology;
   Christian Worldview Integration in ECE And Elementary Education;
   Moral, Spiritual, and Social Development of Young Learners;
   Faith-Informed Ethics for Technology Use;
   Teacher Identity, Calling, and Professional Ethics;
   Biblical Foundations of Teaching and Learning;
   Educator Resilience, Well-Being, and Spiritual Leadership.
2. Teaching Competence, Pedagogy, and Assessment
   Focus:
   Instructional Competence, Curriculum Design, Classroom Innovation, and Holistic Assessment
   Sub-Themes:
   21st-Century Teaching Competencies for ECE and Elementary Educators;
   Innovative Pedagogies (Play-Based, Inquiry-Based, Project-Based Learning, and Critical Pedagogy);
   Curriculum Design for Character and Competence Development;
   Holistic Assessment of Learning, Character, and Social-Emotional Growth;
   Classroom-Based Action Research and Reflective Practice;
   Evidence-Based Instructional Strategies;
   Teaching Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Problem-Solving.
   
3. Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Smart Learning Environments
   Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Smart Learning Environments
   Focus:
   Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Smart Classrooms, Digital Literacy, and Child well-Being
   Sub-Themes:
   Artificial Intelligence in ECE and Elementary Education;
   Technology-Enhanced Learning from A Christian Perspective;
   Digital Literacy and Media Discernment for Young Learners;
   Smart Learning Environments and School Innovation;
   Ethical Issues of Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Faith-Based Education;
   Balancing Screen Time, Well-Being, and Character Formation;
   Teacher Digital Competence and Instructional Technology Integration.

These tracks will allow authors to align their research with the PiC-CE 2026 objectives while addressing global sustainability challenges.