6th Doctoral Students' Conference: Tradition, Development & Innovation in Didactics - Early Career Researchers Conference
(TDID - ERC)

 

Organized online between 2-4 December 2025 by

"Didactics: Tradition, Development & Innovation” Doctoral School at Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Linz School of Education at Johannes Kepler University, Austria

 

 

AIM OF THE CONFERENCE

The conference aims to bring together PhD students from Educational Sciences, especially those who are working in Didactics of different school disciplines. The conference gives the opportunity to participants for present their wok and for meeting and networking other PhD students who are working on the same research issues. PhD students also can take part in the organization of this conference and chair sessions, gaining valuable experiences. Some of the keynotes are given by fresh PhD holders to give an insight in conducting PhD research with its ups and downs, encouraging in this way current PhD students in their work.

REGISTRATION FOR PRESENTERS/PARTICIPANTS

PhD students can present their work in short, 10 minutes long presentations. Besides new research results you can present an already published research or research in progress. There are three threads of the conference, English, Romanian, and Hungarian.

For registration, please, fill in the registration form for presentation and participation here There is no registration fee.

Deadline: 20 November 2025 24 November 2025 for presenters, 25 November 2025 27 November 2025 for participants without presentation.

INVITED SPEAKERS

Dr. Irina Lyublinskaya is a Professor of Mathematics and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York. She holds Ph.D. in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from the Leningrad State University, Russia. She taught high school and university mathematics and science for 40 years. She is a recipient of various awards, including Radioshack/Tandy Prize for Teaching Excellence in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science, NSTA Distinguished Science Teaching Award and citation, Education’s Unsung Heroes Award for innovation in the classroom, and NSTA Vernier Technology Award. Her research interests are in the areas of AI literacy, STEM education, teacher education, curriculum development, and international comparative education. She authored/co-authored 23 books, 16 book chapters, and over 100 peer-reviewed papers and proceedings in these fields.

Ágnes Magyari completed her Bachelor’s degree in Primary and Preschool Education and is currently in the final stage of her PhD studies at the “Didactics. Tradition, Development, Innovation” Doctoral School of Babeș–Bolyai University. She also teaches introductory pedagogy courses at the Department of Pedagogy and Applied Didactics. Her main research area focuses on how pupils and teachers approach inconsistent mathematical word problems. She considers eye-tracking technology a remarkable opportunity to gain deeper insights into problem-solving processes, while her recent work concentrates on translating these insights into practice. Most notably, she has developed a method that effectively supports young learners in solving inconsistent mathematical word problems.

Dr. Yusuke Morita is a Professor in the Faculty of Human Sciences at Waseda University in Japan. He earned his Ph.D. in Educational Technology from Tokyo Institute of Technology. Prof. Morita is also a Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) and a Project Manager for the Waseda DX (Digital Transformation) and WasedaX (MOOCs) projects at Waseda University from 2015 to 2025. He has been conducting research in Educational Technology, specifically on learning with technologies such as XR, metaverse, and AI. He is also the project leader for STEAM education supported by a Japanese Grant.

 

Dr. Lavinia Șuteu holds a PhD in Educational Sciences, earned at the Didactics: Tradition, Development, Innovation doctoral school at Babeș–Bolyai University. With an academic background in anthropology, psychology, and educational sciences, as well as prior experience in school counseling, her research interests include self-regulated learning, science misconceptions and their relationship to environmental behaviour, and STEM education.

 

PROGRAM

The conference is organized online. Registered presenters and participants will receive an email with further information about the access to the platforms used for the conference.

 

2 December 2025, Tuesday (UTC+2 – Cluj time)

17:00 - 17:05 – Opening the Hungarian session – Iuliana Zsoldos-Marchiș (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania) – Iuliana Zsoldos-Marchis (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)

17:05 - 17:30 - Keynote 1 – Ágnes Magyari (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania): Consistency Effect in Word Problems: Perspectives of Primary School Pupils and Teachers

17:30 – 18:30 Short presentations, parallel sessions 1

 

Short presentations 1.1 – chair Edina Opriș (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)

Short presentations 1.2 – chair Boróka Csíki (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)

17:30-17:45

Ildikó Vörös (Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary): Bridging Two Worlds: Conceptualising the Cooperative Learning of Hungarian Vocational Teachers in School–Enterprise Partnerships

Márk Kovács (University of Debrecen, Hungary): Technology Acceptance Models and the Interrelations of Teachers’ AI Attitudes

17:45-18:00

Géczyné Simon Rózsa Anikó (University of Pécs, Hungary): The Sociological Implications of Philosophy for Children in Light of the Latest International Research

Johanna Tripo (Partium Christian University, Romania): Non-Digital Tools in Mathematics Education – A Meta-Analysis of Primary and Middle School Research

18:00-18:15

Nándor Vona (University of Debrecen, Hungary): Social Media Presence of the Units Related to Teacher Training at the University of Debrecen

Tibor Kiss (University of Pécs, Hungary): Health-Conscious and Sustainable Dietary Attitudes Among Youth

18:15-18:30

Edina-Timea Opriș (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania): Experimenting Gamification at the Mathematics Course for Future Preschool and Primary School Students

 

18:30 - 18:45 – Discussions and closing

 

3 December 2025, Wednesday (UTC+2 – Cluj time)

17:00 - 17:05 – Opening the Romanian session – Ioana Magdaș (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania)

17:05 - 17:30 - Keynote 2 – Lavinia Șuteu (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania): Exploring the road of doctoral studies: Challenges, transformations, and pathways to success

17:30 – 18:30 Short presentations, parallel sessions 2

 

Short presentations 2.1 – chair Ilinca Tudorici (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)

Short presentations 2.2 – chair Victoria Nicoleta Tira (Algeorge) (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)

17:30-17:45

Anamaria-Mădălina Sabou (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania): Creativity and Cognitive Flexibility in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ionela-Mihaela Ouatu (Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Romania): Determinants of School Dropout in the Context of the Accelerated Digitalization of Society

17:45-18:00

Anca Cristina Ivașcu (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania): Influence of Divorce on the Religious Development of Children

Maria Enăchescu (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania): Educational Management and Leadership in Romania: Approaches and Perspectives

18:00-18:15

Alina Mihaela Popescu (Corici) (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania): Teaching Strategies Used in the Inclusive Approach to Children with Special Educational Needs

Alexandra Rebeca Măduța (Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania): The Correlation Between Emotional Awareness and Growth Mindset in Primary School Students

18:15-18:30

Ruxandra Cornelia Ileana Lăcătuș (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania): Exploring Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions and Interest Regarding the Introduction of an Optional Good-Manners Course for the Socio-Emotional Development of Preschool Children

Victoria Nicoleta Țira (Algeorge) (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania): Challenges, Opportunities, and Barriers in Developing Communication with Preschoolers from the Perspective of Early Childhood Education Specialists

18:30 - 18:45 – Discussions and closing

 

4 December 2025, Thursday (UTC+1 – Linz time)

13:00 - 13:10 – Opening the English session – Selen Galiç & Mathias Tejera (Johannes Kepler University, Austria) & Iuliana Zsoldos-Marchiș (Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania) –

13:10 - 13:40 - Keynote 3 – Prof. Yusuke Morita (Waseda University, Japan - Visiting Professor at Finnish Institute for Educational Research, University of Jyväskylä, Finland): STEAM Education in Japan - Current Status and Issues

13:40 – 15:00 Short presentations, parallel sessions 3

 

Short presentations 3.1 – chair Ioana-Aurelia Baboș (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)

Short presentations 3.2 – chair Prof. Dr. Chantal Buteau (Brock University, Canada)

Short presentations 3.3 – chair Dr. Tony Houghton (Johannes Kepler University, Austria)

Short presentations 3.4 – chair Russasmita Sri Padmi (Johannes Kepler University, Austria)

13:40-13:55

Ambreen Barwani (University of Debrecen, Hungary): Performance Evaluations Systems in Higher Education Institutions in Pakistan: Faculty Perceptions and Perspectives

Paul Ronald Klensch (University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg): Rethinking Digital Sciences through First Lego League

Alessandro Martinelli (Johannes Kepler University, Austria): SteamCraft: Designing and Evaluating a Minecraft Mod for Environmental Sustainability Education

Lola López Molines (University of Valencia, Spain): Thinking Outside the Box: Developing 21st-Century Skills and Communication in Primary EFL Learners through GenAI

13:55-14:10

Dana Arif Lukmana (Johannes Kepler University, Austria): Promoting Environmental Consciousness on Water Pollution Through Generative-AI Animated STEM Video in Primary School

Yosep Dwi Kristanto (Johannes Kepler University, Austria): Digital Task Design to Promote the Conceptualisation of Graphs as Representations of Covarying Quantities

Sandra Branicka (University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, Poland): Supporting Mathematical Thinking Through Analogical Reasoning Tasks

Alina Lohosha (University of Pécs, Hungary): Training Strategies in Adult Education for Organizations in Hungary

14:10-14:25

Harita Raval (Stockholm University, Sweden): Between Policy and Practice: Struggles in Implementing NEP 2020 in India's Teacher Education Landscape

Umar Bin Qushem (University of Turku, Finland): A Precision Education Framework: A STEM Didactics Perspective for Outcome-Based Learning

Bob Blume (Johannes Kepler University, Austria): Transdisciplinary Educational Competencies in the 21st Century: A Theoretical and Empirical Examination of Key Competencies, Meta-Strategies, and Future Skills

Russasmita Sri Padmi (Johannes Kepler University, Austria): Teachers’ Noticing of STEM Classroom Interactions: A Conceptual Framework

14:25-14:40

Andinisa Rahmaniar (Garut University, Indonesia): Emerging Trends and Collaborative Practices in STEAM Teacher Collaboration

15:00-15:15 - Break

15:15 - 15:45 - Keynote 4 –Prof. Irina Lyublinskaya (Columbia University, USA): Development and Validation of a Pedagogical Framework for AI Literacy Integration

15:45 – 16:45 Short presentations, parallel sessions 4

 

Short presentations 3.5 – chair Prof. Dr. Chantal Buteau (Brock University, Canada)

Short presentations 3.6 – chair Ioana-Luciana Opriș (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania)

Short presentations 3.7 – chair Dr. Tony Houghton (Johannes Kepler University, Austria)

15:45-16:00

Aziza Samatova (University of Debrecen, Hungary): Challenges and Opportunities of Implementing the Complex Subject Science in Uzbekistan’s Primary Schools

Fatma Simsek (University of East Anglia, United Kingdom): Development of Formative Assessment Tools for Inclusive STEAM Education in Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Environment

Sara Boudraa (University of Pécs, Hungary): The Role of Academic Locus of Control and Technology Use in Predicting EFL Learners’ Language Learning Motivation: A Pilot Study

 

16:00-16:15

Alexandre Trocado (Johannes Kepler University, Austria): Artificial Intelligence and Computer Algebra Systems as Mediational Tools for Advanced Mathematical Reasoning: A Participatory Action Research with Teachers

Vanessa Schwarzinger (Johannes Kepler University, Austria): Learning from mistakes: Study and Intervention to foster a positive error climate in school classes

Joyce Vogel (Johannes Kepler University, Austria; Jerusalem College of Technology, Israel): Applying Hofstede’s Framework of Cultural Dimensions to Enhance an Israeli Learning Style

16:15-16:30

Sara Alemany Calero (University di Valencia, Spain): Linguistic Didactics 4.0: Towards the construction of an innovative methodological model for teacher training based on creative writing and AI

Cecilia Russo (Johannes Kepler University, Austria): Designing Gamified Learning Environments Based on Self-Determination Theory and Student Engagement in Mathematics

Sabine Leonhartsberger (Johannes Kepler University, Austria): Phenotypes in Childhood Apraxia of Speech – Methods and Descriptives

16:30-16:45

Abigail Gonzales (Johannes Kepler University, Austria): From Data to Algorithms: A New Pathway for Developing Teacher Readiness in the AI Age

Gertraud Erlacher (Johannes Kepler University, Austria): Validity, feasibility, and reliability of an adapted version of the LAMS (Language-Neutral Assessment of Motor Speech) in Austria

16:45 - 17:00 – Discussions and closing

 

ABSTRACTS

Hungarian section, Romanian section, English section

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Ciascai Liliana, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Costescu Cristina, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Crișan Claudia, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Dana-Picard Noah, Jerusalem College of Technology, Israel

Diego-Mantecon Jose, Universidad de Cantabria, Spain

Dulamă Maria-Eliza, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Fenyvesi Kristóf, University of Jyväskylä, Finland

Hershkovitz Sara, Center for Educational Technology, Israel

Korenova Lilla, Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia

Kreis Yves, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Langa Claudiu, Polytechnical University of Bucharest

Lavicza Zsolt, Johannes Kepler University, Austria

Magdaș Ioana, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Opriș Dorin, "1 Decembrie 1918" University of Alba Iulia, Romania

Péntek Imre, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Pinto M. A. Carla , Porto University, Portugal

Ravanis Konstantinos, Patras University, Greece

Steinbeiß Gregor, University of Education Upper Austria, Austria

Zsoldos-Marchis Iuliana, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Algeorge Victoria Nicoleta, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Baboș Ioana-Aurelia, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Bota Nicoleta, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Buteau Chantal, Brock University, Canada

Csíki Boróka, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Enăchescu Maria, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Galiç Selen, Johannes Kepler University, Austria

Gonzales Abigail, Johannes Kepler University, Austria

Houghton Tony, Johannes Kepler University, Austria

Lavicza Zsolt, Johannes Kepler University, Austria

Opriș Edina, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Opriș Ioana-Luciana, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Pop Cristina Florina, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Setiyawan Andri, Johannes Kepler University, Austria

Sri Padmi Russasmita, Johannes Kepler University, Austria

Tejera Mathias, Johannes Kepler University, Austria

Tudorici Ilinca, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

Zsoldos-Marchis Iuliana, Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania

 

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