CXC® hosts educational conferences, which feature stimulating presentations and engaging workshops.
CALL FOR PAPERS
CXC® EDUCATION CONFERENCE 2025 NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL AGE: RETHINKING TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
October 29 and 30, 2025, Jamaica
Pre-conference workshops October 28, 2025, Jamaica
SUB-THEMES
The Conference Programme Sub-Committee welcomes submissions corresponding to one or more of the following sub-themes:
1. Emerging digital technologies and the impact on teaching, learning and assessment
How can educators adapt to the rapid changes in emerging digital technologies to stay effective?
What opportunities do digital technologies offer for personalized and differentiated instruction?
How do emerging technologies influence student engagement and motivation in learning environments?
What are the ethical considerations of using advanced digital tools in education?
How can assessments evolve to capture the skills and knowledge students gain through digital learning?
2. Integrating AI in Education
How can educators effectively implement AI?
How can AI support teachers in creating innovative and interactive lesson plans?
What role does AI play in addressing equity and inclusivity in education?
How can AI-powered tools enhance assessment practices?
What ethical considerations should guide the integration of AI in education?
3. Good and Emerging Practices: addressing exceptionalities
What innovative strategies are proving effective in meeting the needs of students with exceptionalities?
How can technology be leveraged to support inclusive teaching practices for exceptional learners?
What are the challenges educators face when implementing emerging practices for students with diverse needs?
How can collaboration between educators, families, and specialists improve outcomes for exceptional students?
What professional development opportunities should be prioritized for teachers working with exceptional students?
4. (a) Transformative Pedagogies: Driving and Fostering a Growth Mindset for Student Success
What teaching methods best cultivate a growth mindset in students across various subjects?
How can transformative pedagogies shift the focus from performance-based outcomes to learning-centered growth?
What tools or strategies encourage resilience and problem-solving skills in students?
How can educators create learning environments that celebrate mistakes as opportunities for growth?
What role do peer and mentor relationships play in fostering growth mindset practices?
4. (b)Transforming Mathematics Education: Fostering Deeper Understanding for Lasting Improvement
How can educators foster a deeper conceptual understanding of mathematics beyond procedural knowledge?
What innovative teaching strategies can be implemented to transform the way students engage with mathematical concepts?
In what ways can technology enhance mathematics education to promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills?
How can mathematical instruction be adapted to meet the diverse learning needs of students while maintaining rigor?
How can collaboration among educators, researchers, and policymakers drive continuous improvement in mathematics education?
5. Rethinking teaching, learning and assessment: authenticity, interactivity, accessibility and differentiation
How can learning experiences be designed to be more authentic and relevant to real-world contexts?
What strategies ensure assessments are interactive and engaging while maintaining rigor?
How can accessibility be prioritized in curriculum design to reach all learners?
What techniques can help educators effectively differentiate instruction for diverse student populations?
How can interdisciplinary approaches rethink traditional teaching and learning practices for modern classrooms?
6. Strategic Leadership in the Digital Age
How can school administrators and/or policymakers effectively lead digital transformation?
What strategies can school leaders adopt to build digital resilience within their institutions?
How should school leadership approach the development and implementation of technology integration policies?
How can school administrators and/or policymakers address the challenges of digital equity?
SUBMISSION FORMATS
For this year’s CXC® Regional Education Conference, two pathways for submissions will be available. All participants are required to submit an abstract and once accepted, they will be further required to submit a PowerPoint presentation by a specified date.
Presentation Pathway: Selected participants are required to submit their completed PowerPoint presentation b 22 October, 2025.
Publication Pathway: Participants who have submitted abstracts for the conference presentation will also have the opportunity to submit their work for consideration in the inaugural publication of the CXC® Journal. Acceptance of papers for publication will be contingent upon meeting the editorial standards and criteria established by the Journal Editorial Board.
OPEN PAPER PRESENTATION
Open paper presentations constitute a contribution to the development of knowledge in the area sub-theme selected. Authors are required to submit original work and must attend the conference to deliver a 20-minute presentation, followed by a 10-minute questions and discussion. Both empirical studies and theoretical conceptual papers are welcomed. The Conference Programme Sub-Committee invites proposals in English, which is the primary language of the conference. Submission should adhere to the following format:
• Abstract: 300 words • Title • Keywords • Author(s) (Include Name, Organisation & email for each author) • Sub-theme
Upon receiving the notification of acceptance, authors are required to submit the PowerPoint presentation, following these specifications:
The name of the primary presenter (note that an individual can serve as the main presenter for only one open paper during the conference);
A maximum of 10–12 PowerPoint slides or other media formats, tailored for a 20-minute presentation.
Appropriate use of visuals, including graphics, charts, tables, and diagrams, to enhance clarity and engagement.
