ROME 6th International Conference on Education, Teaching & Psychology (RETP-27) scheduled on June 23-25, 2027 Rome (Italy) is for the engineers, practitioners, scientists, researchers, scholars, and students from all around the world and it also includes the industry people to present ongoing research activities, and hence to foster research relations between Academia and industry. The conference is being organized by Emirates Research Publication (ERPUB) operting under Pilares D Elegancia LDA (Portugal). This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to share new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. All the submitted conference papers will be peer reviewed by the program/technical committees of the Conference.

Call for papers/Topics

All Abstracts, Reviews, short articles, Full articles, Posters are welcomed related with any of the following research fields:

Foundation 1: Educational Psychology & Learning Theories

This intersection examines how human beings acquire, process, retain, and apply knowledge.

• Behavioral Learning Theories

  • Classical and operant conditioning in classroom management

  • Reinforcement schedules, token economies, and behavior modification

  • Extinction, habituation, and stimulus generalization

• Cognitive Psychology & Learning

  • Information Processing Model (sensory memory, working memory, long-term memory)

  • Cognitive Load Theory and intrinsic vs. extraneous mental load

  • Schema theory, chunking, and dual-coding theory

  • Metacognition, executive functioning, and self-regulated learning

• Constructivism & Social Learning

  • Piaget’s stages of cognitive development and assimilation/accommodation

  • Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) and instructional scaffolding

  • Social Learning Theory and observational modeling (Bandura)

  • Radical vs. social constructivism in active learning environments

• Motivation & Self-Belief

  • Self-Determination Theory (autonomy, competence, relatedness)

  • Intrinsic versus extrinsic motivators

  • Growth mindset versus fixed mindset (Dweck)

  • Self-efficacy, attribution theory, and learned helplessness

Foundation 2: Developmental Psychology & Individual Differences

Understanding learner diversity from cognitive, emotional, and physical perspectives across different ages.

• Lifespan & Child Development

  • Early childhood cognitive and motor milestones

  • Adolescent brain development, impulse control, and identity formation

  • Moral and social-emotional development (Erikson, Kohlberg)

• Neurodiversity & Special Education

  • Specific Learning Disabilities (Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia)

  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and executive dysfunction

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and social communication differences

  • Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 accommodation plans

• Learner Diversity & Individual Profiles

  • Differentiated instruction based on readiness, interest, and learning profiles

  • Giftedness, twice-exceptionality (2e), and talent development

  • Language acquisition and supporting English Language Learners (ELL)

Foundation 3: Pedagogy, Instruction & Curriculum Design

The actionable strategies, methodologies, and frameworks teachers use to deliver effective instruction.

• Instructional Models & Methodologies

  • Direct instruction and explicit teaching models

  • Inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning (PBL), and project-based learning

  • Flipped classroom and blended learning frameworks

  • Cooperative learning, peer tutoring, and reciprocal teaching

• Curriculum & Instructional Design

  • Bloom’s Taxonomy and Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (DOK)

  • Understanding by Design (UbD) and backward design principles

  • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework

  • Scope, sequence, and alignment of learning objectives

• Educational Assessment & Evaluation

  • Diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment strategies

  • Norm-referenced versus criterion-referenced evaluation

  • Authentic assessment, rubrics, and performance-based tasks

  • Test validity, reliability, and mitigating assessment bias

Foundation 4: Classroom Management & Social-Emotional Learning

The psychological dynamics of managing classroom environments, relationships, and well-being.

• Classroom Ecology & Climate

  • Establishing norms, procedures, and clear expectations

  • Proactive vs. reactive discipline models

  • Physical space design and psychological safety in the classroom

• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

  • CASEL framework (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making)

  • Emotional regulation strategies and co-regulation

  • Conflict resolution, peer mediation, and restorative practices

• Teacher Psychology & Well-being

  • Teacher self-efficacy and pedagogical confidence

  • Burnout, compassion fatigue, and occupational stress management

  • Teacher-student relationship dynamics and attachment theory in school

Foundation 5: Sociology of Education & Sociocultural Contexts

How cultural, political, economic, and institutional systems shape teaching and learning environments.

• Cultural & Social Dynamics

  • Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) and cultural sustaining pedagogy

  • Implicit bias, stereotype threat, and teacher expectations (Pygmalion Effect)

  • Socioeconomic status (SES), equity, and the achievement gap

• Educational Policy & Systemic Frameworks

  • Standardized testing policies and accountability systems

  • Inclusive education mandates and systemic reform

  • School climate, community engagement, and family-school partnerships

Foundation 6: Educational Technology & Emerging Learning Environments

The intersection of psychological principles, modern technology, and teaching practices.

• EdTech Pedagogy

  • TPACK model (Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge)

  • SAMR model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition)

  • Digital literacy, citizenship, and media analysis

• Learning Analytics & AI in Education

  • Adaptive learning platforms and personalized instruction pathways

  • Psychological impacts of artificial intelligence on student autonomy

  • Generative AI in assessment, lesson design, and feedback loops