{"id":12280,"date":"2026-03-12T13:25:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unam.edu.na\/?page_id=12280"},"modified":"2026-07-27T17:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T15:29:09","slug":"educon2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.unam.edu.na\/?page_id=12280","title":{"rendered":"EduCon 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row el_class=”cover”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”12283″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”fadeIn” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_custom_heading text=”University of Namibia Education Conference (EduCon) 2026″ font_container=”tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23da291c” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”About the Conference” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]EDUCON is a bi-annual research conference organised by the School of Education under the Faculty of Education and Human Sciences at The University of Namibia. This year\u2019s conference theme is\u00a0\u201d\u00a0Reimagining and Shaping Education\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>beyond 2030 through Innovation, Inclusivity,\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Resilience, and Sustainability<\/span><\/strong>\u201c.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ultimately, the overall objective of the conference is to weave the five themes into a coherent and actionable framework, through fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas that will empower educators, shape resilient institutions, and chart a collective path toward an innovative, inclusive, and sustainable educational future for generations to come. Register Now<\/a><\/p>\n

The objective will be explored through the following tracks:<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion shape=”square” color=”white” active_section=”” collapsible_all=”true” el_class=”accordion”][vc_tta_section title=”Sub-Theme II: Fostering Inclusivity and Equity in Teaching and Learning” tab_id=”1715084424392-9a9377b4-bf876b58-b63a”][vc_column_text css=””]\n

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    Multilingual Education and Indigenous Language Preservation in Classrooms<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Advancing inclusive education through the frameworks of advanced and emerging technologies<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Gender Equity in Education: Breaking Barriers from Early Years to Secondary<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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    Community-School Partnerships: Building Bridges for Inclusive Education<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sub-Theme III: Building Resilience in Educators and Students” tab_id=”1715084430850-bb4a6f60-0bb36b58-b63a”][vc_column_text css=””]\n
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      Building Emotionally Resilient Teachers and Learners<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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      Crisis-Ready Education: Lessons from COVID-19 and Beyond<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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      Teacher Well-being and Professional Sustainability<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sub-Theme IV: Sustainable Education for a Better Future” tab_id=”1715084456022-507f8b15-a1dc6b58-b63a”][vc_column_text css=””]\n
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        Environmental Education: Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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        Sustainable School Management and Resources Utilisation<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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        Quality Education for All: From Foundation to Secondary Level<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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        Practical Indigenous Pedagogies<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sub-Theme V: Adult Education, Organisational Learning and Community Development” tab_id=”1715084453328-df26b955-17216b58-b63a”][vc_column_text css=””]\n
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          Lifelong Learning as a Human Right<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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          Community-Based Learning for Local Solutions<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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          Digital Inclusion and Media Literacy<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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          Health and Well-Being Integration<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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          Gender Equity and Social Inclusion<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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          Organisational Learning & Development<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sub-Theme VI: General Education Issues” tab_id=”1715084451883-9444ece4-50246b58-b63a”][vc_column_text css=””]\n
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            Teacher Professional Development in the Digital Era<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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            Research-Informed Practice in Teacher Training<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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            Globalisation and Localisation of Education<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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            Decolonising Education<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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            Social justice and education<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sub Theme I: Innovation in Pedagogy and Technology” tab_id=”1715084368620-1eb17fd6-09566b58-b63a”][vc_column_text css=””]\n
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              Digital Transformation in Teacher Education: Preparing Educators for 21st Century Classrooms<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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              AI and EdTech Integration: Enhancing Learning Across all Educational Levels<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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              Innovative Pedagogical Approaches for Multi-Level Learning Environments<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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              Creative Assessment Methods: Moving Beyond Traditional Testing<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”cover bullet”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Submission Dates” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]\n