Conference on Pedagogies of Experience: Reimagining Education through Pragmatism and Deweyan Thought

Organised by Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth (CTTE) College for Women

Conference on Pedagogies of Experience: Reimagining Education through Pragmatism and Deweyan Thought

January 24, 2026

About the Conference

The Conference aims to explore the intersections of pedagogy, pragmatism, and educational philosophy, with a focus on the legacy of John Dewey and allied thinkers. The objective is to get practical and theoretical insights from school teachers, college teachers, and researchers.

Conference Subthemes

Themes may include (but are not limited to):

  • John Dewey’s concept of teaching and learning.
  • Pragmatist principles in classroom pedagogy
  • Democratic education: Socrates to Freire
  • Reflective thinking and habit formation in teacher education
  • Experiential learning in school curriculum
  • Experimental and Inquiry-based learning.
  • Outcome-based practices in higher education
  • Integrating knowledge, skills and values in the classroom
  • Institutional innovations in school/college settings
  • Case studies from classrooms

Call for Papers

  • Papers are welcome from all disciplines
  • Templates for abstract as well as full length papers are provided
  • Papers should be from the theme or sub-themes of the Conference
  • Methodology: Case Studies / Paper Presentations

Last Date for Registration with Abstract: December 15, 2025

Last Date for Submission of Full Paper: January 17, 2026

Publications
  • Format and style – MS Word, Times New Roman, Font size -12 pt with 1.5 line spacing.
  • Papers that qualify for publication will be selected by the Conference Review Committee.
  • Plagiarism check will be done before publishing the research article. Percentage of plagiarism should not be more than 20%.
  • Full Paper should be mailed on or before 05.08.2025 to the following email id: [email protected]
  • APA 7th edition citation style required
Payment Details

Bank Name: State Bank of India
Beneficiary Name: C.T.T.E. College
Branch: Perambur, Chennai
Account Number: 10313551041
IFSC Code: SBIN0002256
Address: 1/110, Madhavaram High Road, Perambur, Chennai-11

The registration fee can be paid through NEFT (or) G-pay using the bank transfer option.

Registration Fee
  • Research Scholars/Academicians/ Non-Academicians: Rs.100/-
  • Student Delegates: Rs. 50* (per paper)
  • A maximum of 3 authors is permitted per paper
  • Each author should register & pay separately
  • Selected papers will be published as a book with ISBN number and the softcopy will be mailed to the respective author/s.

Publication Charges:

  • Research Scholars / Academicians/ Non-Academicians: Rs. 350/-
  • Students: Rs. 250/-

E-Certificate will be provided only to the authors of submitted papers