Educating for Tomorrow: Cultivating Citizenship and Values in a Changing World

This theme centers on empowering students to become engaged members of their communities and the world. It welcomes proposals that showcase the integration of service learning and volunteerism into educational settings for fostering civic engagement and moral education. It also seeks examples of global education initiatives that promote intercultural understanding, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving across borders.

This theme explores how learners can play a transformative role in building a sustainable society addressing its three key dimensions environmental, social, and economic. It invites proposals that showcase innovative educational practices and initiatives that promote sustainability and empower students with the knowledge and skills to contribute to a greener future. It also emphasizes environmental citizenship, encouraging learners to take active roles in protecting the planet through informed decision-making, advocacy, and community involvement.

In an increasingly connected world, digital literacy, responsibility, and ethics are essential. This theme focuses on the ethical and responsible use of technology, highlighting the importance of teaching students how to navigate digital spaces safely and thoughtfully. Proposals should explore strategies for fostering digital citizenship, including topics such as online ethics, digital rights and responsibilities of users, and respectful communication in virtual environments.

This theme explores how teaching, curriculum design, and learning activities can be leveraged to promote critical thinking and social responsibility within students’ cultural contexts, to strengthen civic values. This track invites proposals that highlight best practices in integrating values and citizenship into teaching strategies and curriculum design. It focuses on how educators can embed values such as participation, and community awareness into everyday learning. It also seeks proposals that explore how schools can act as hubs for grassroots initiatives and community involvement.

This theme is designed for school leaders who are committed to fostering civic engagement within and beyond the school. It also welcomes sessions focused on building leadership and advocacy skills among educators, empowering them to drive long-term societal impact, lead initiatives that connect students with the local community, and manage the evaluation of citizenship projects, including assessing their impact on students’ knowledge and skill development.