PEICDD 2026
PEICDD
2026
University of Craiova
Faculty of Letters
Department of Education and Communication Sciences
ABOUT
The International Conference "Postmodern Education. Innovative Curriculum. Durable Development" (PEICDD)
14-15 November 2026
The International Conference "Postmodern Education. Innovative Curriculum. Durable Development" (PEICDD), 14-15 November 2026 in Craiova, addresses, in a comprehensive manner and in the spirit of innovative perspectives, the postmodern landmarks of contemporary society and education and the subsequent issues. The thematic coordinates, around which scientifically consistent studies, complex research and applied approaches will be developed, can lead to critical analyses and debates problematized on several levels:
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axiological landmarks, epistemological foundations and methodological principles of postmodern education;
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educational technologies, virtualization and digitalization in the knowledge society;
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the innovative capacity of the postmodern curriculum;
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the professionalization of the teaching career in accordance with European models and policies;
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sustainability and sustainable development in education.
The innovative models and solutions to the conference issues will be analyzed and debated by experts and researchers in the field of social sciences and humanities, students, teachers, decision-makers in the education system, representatives of professional associations, cultural and scientific personalities, etc. This event aims to facilitate a valuable exchange of ideas and perspectives on how education can respond to the challenges of contemporary society, characterized by rapid and complex changes. Participants will explore concepts such as innovative curriculum, adapted to the needs of a digital generation and educational approaches that promote critical thinking, metacognition, personal and social development, creativity, educational communication and social responsibility.
Conference Themes
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Curriculum design and management, from the perspective of postmodern education
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Innovative approaches in early childhood education and primary education pedagogy
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References and strategies of social and educational communication
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Educational alternatives - paradigms, institutions and pedagogical practices. New Education
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Digital curriculum and virtual learning environments
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Curriculum reform, from the perspective of educational policies and the current legislative context
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Guidelines and trends in educational management and leadership
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Innovative models, strategies and practices in postmodern didactics
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Perspectives and models of professionalization for the teaching career
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Sustainability and education for sustainable development
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Models and strategies of education for cultural diversity
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Mentoring, coaching and personal development
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Models of adult and senior education
Keynote Speakers
Ion Albulescu
PhD. Professor habil.
Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University,
the Director of the Educational
Sciences Department at the Faculty of
Psychology and Educational Sciences
and doctoral supervisor within the
"Education, Reflection, Development"
Doctoral School. His main research
directions in the field of
Educational Sciences are focused on: Educational
Alternatives, Comparative Pedagogy,
Pedagogical Doctrines, Didactics,
Initial Education and Continuing
Training of Teachers.
Cristian Stan
PhD. Professor
habil.
Professor Stan is licensed in Psychologyand in Philosophy, received his PhDin Education Sciences fromBabeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca(2000). He is member of the DoctoralSchool "Education, Reflection,Development" and the director of theDoctoral School "Education, Reflection,Development" (since 2017). The main areas of interest are: Didactic Evaluation,Educational Theory, DidacticCommunication, Conflict and CrisisManagement and Reform and Changein Education.
Horațiu Catalano
PhD. Professor
habil.
Professor in the Education Sciences Department, The Faculty of Psychology and The Science of Education from Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy, a PhD in Educational Sciences, is a PhD supervisor in the Educational Sciences studies. He is also the coordinator of the programs for the continuousprofessional development for teachers offered by the Department of the Science of Education. He has an extensive teaching experience in secondary and higher education.
Mirela Albulescu PhD. Associate Professor
Mirela Albulescu, PhD, is an Associate Professor at Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania, within the Department of Socio-Human Sciences Didactics, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences. Her areas of interest include the didactics of socio-human sciences, instructional design, initial teacher education, and continuing professional development for teachers. Her academic work focuses on transformative competencies and digital innovation in the learning society, contributing to the development of a sustainable and resilient future through education.
Alexandra Vraciu PhD. Associate Professor
Alexandra Vraciu (DEA in Discourse Analysis, Université Paris 12; PhD in English Language and Linguistics, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Université Paris Ouest Nanterre) is a Serra Húnter Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education of the Universitat de Lleida (Spain). She teaches courses on English as a Foreign Language (EFL) didactics and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in the Bachelor’s Degrees in Early Childhood and Primary Education, as well as educational research methods in the Master’s in Secondary Education. She is the coordinator of the Bilingual degree in Primary Education at the Universitat de Lleida
Exploratory Workshop "The Use of AI in Education: Pedagogical Requirements"
Cătălin Cosmin Glava PhD. Associate Professor
Cătălin Glava, is an Associate Professor Ph.D. in the Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Director of the Department for Teacher Training at the same university, member of the advisory team to the Minister of Education and Research, and permanent evaluator expert for Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. Main areas of interest include: educational policies, the use of new technologies in education, educational marketing, initial and continuing teacher training.
Alina Felicia Roman
PhD. Professor
habil.
Alina Felicia Roman is Dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology and Social Work at “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad and an Associate Professor at the Doctoral School of Education, Reflection and Development at Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca . Her research interests span educational assessment, early childhood education, integrated curriculum, teacher education, digital pedagogy, and artificial intelligence in education. Actively engaged in academic research and educational projects at national and international levels, she has authored and co-authored books, book chapters, and articles published in internationally indexed scientific journals.
Exploratory Workshop "Exploring Co-Regulation and Social-Emotional Learning in Educational Practice"
Exploratory Workshop "From Rational Curriculum Models to Generative Curriculum Design and Virtual Curriculum"
Claudiu Marian Bunăiașu PhD. Professor habil.
Claudiu Bunăiașu, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Craiova, Romania, and Director of the Department of Educational Sciences and Communication within the Faculty of Letters. He is a doctoral supervisor in Educational Sciences and an Associate Professor at the Doctoral School of Education, Reflection, and Development at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca. His main research interests include educational curriculum design, management and development; management of educational institutions and projects; teacher career management; intercultural education; and education for sustainable development.
Karla Melinda Barth
PhD Professor habil.
Karla Melinda Barth is Professor, PhD habil., in Educational Sciences and Dean of the Faculty of Social and Humanistic Sciences at the University of Oradea, Romania. Her research focuses on inclusive education, learning difficulties and special needs education, with particular attention to how schools and universities can respond to learner diversity. She is the editor of the journal Education and Applied Didactics and, within the EU GREEN European University Alliance, coordinates Work Package 7 – Access, Diversity and Inclusion, led by the University of Oradea. Her academic work includes books, book chapters and articles in internationally indexed journals, alongside involvement in national and European research and educational projects.
Exploratory Workshop "Building Inclusive Academic Communities: Transferable Practices in Access, Diversity and Inclusion within EU GREEN"
Exploratory Workshop "The Multidisciplinary Team as a Learning Community in Early Childhood Education"
Sofia Loredana Tudor PhD. Associate Professor
Sofia Loredana Tudor is an Associate Professor doctor and Vice Dean at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Social Sciences and Psychology, The National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Pitești University Centre.
In the 20 years of university teaching experience, some of these concerns have materialized in specialized articles and papers as sole author or co-author, focusing scientific research on topics of educational interest: early education, continuous professional development of teaching staff, training of students' skills, curricular and strategic approaches in teaching educational content, assessment of students' school acquisitions.
Schedule
10:00
Registration
10:30
Welcome
11:00
Keynote Session I
PEICDD 2026 Conference Proceedings
16:00
Thematic Workshops
11:00, Sunday
Thematic Workshops
12:00, Sunday
Conference Closing
13:00
Coffe Break
13:30
Book Presentation
14:30
Exploratory Workshops
Partners
Contact
ABOUT THE VENUE:
University of Craiova, Faculty of Letters, Department of Education and Communication Sciences
The Conference will be organized in the central building of the University of Craiova, near the city center and the theater.