The 3rd Annual Conference of The Chinese Society for Education (CSE 2026)
The 3rd Annual Conference of The Chinese Society for Education (CSE) is hosted by the University of Windsor (Canada), and co-organized by Teachers College Columbia University, Education Research Institute Nanjing University, School of Education Tsinghua University, The Education University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Education Western University, and Future Education Institute Yunnan Normal University. The theme of the conference is “Reciprocal Learning between East and West, Co-constructing a More Inclusive World: Global Perspectives and Local Practices.” The Chinese Society for Education is committed to serving and connecting the global Chinese education community, and to promoting international exchange and collaboration in education and culture. We warmly invite scholars and practitioners to submit their abstracts via the conference website at: https://chinesesocietyforeducation.space/ue.htm. Participants who require a Canadian visa are strongly encouraged to submit their abstracts as early as possible so that a pre-issued invitation letter can be arranged.
In an era of interconnected challenges and shared aspirations – from climate crises to technological disruption (GenAI） – education serves as a powerful nexus for global dialogue and local transformation. Amidst rising geopolitical tensions and divides, the imperative for West-East reciprocal learning in Education between the West and East has reached unprecedented urgency. This conference invites educators, researchers, and practitioners in the field of Chinese education and/or international education to explore how interdisciplinary and cross-border collaboration can foster mutual understanding, inclusion, and sustainable development and thus to redefine the future of more inclusive education—both in China and worldwide. By fostering reciprocal learning between the West and East, as well as across diverse cultures and educational systems, especially in teacher education and school education, we aim to cultivate innovative solutions grounded in global perspectives and actionable at local levels, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue, reflection, and transformation. The Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor has introduced a new course in its latest teacher education curriculum reform: Interdisciplinary Education for Sustainability. This course engages teacher candidates in school-based and community-oriented activities in promoting ecological civilization. It integrates diverse ways of knowing and being in addressing UNESCO’s calls for the integration of Sustainability Education in initial teacher education.
Rooted in the dynamic interplay of scholarship, practice, and partnership for West-East reciprocal learning in education, this conference theme underscores the imperative of integrating diverse perspectives to tackle complex educational issues. We seek to advance cutting-edge research, culturally responsive learning and teaching, and equitable collaborations that transcend geographical, disciplinary, and institutional divides. By uniting diverse voices—from policymakers to classroom teachers—we aim to turn dialogue into action, ensuring education remains a cornerstone of peace, inclusion, and human flourishing in an uncertain world.
Call for Paper:
Main Theme:
"West-East Reciprocal Learning for a More Inclusive World: Global Perspectives, Local Practices"
Sub-themes:
- 深化文明互鑒：以多元認知智慧共建地球生命共同體 Learning Across Cultures: Valuing Diverse Ways of Knowing for Planetary Coexistence
- 從全球視野到在地行動：滋養教師教育和學校教育中的社區責任感與地球守護力的本土化教育實踐 From Global Perspectives to Local Actions: Place-based Educational Practices in Teacher Education and School Education that Nurture Community, Responsibility, and Earth Stewardship
- 推動東西方互惠學習：共築生態與教育的和諧共生 (尤其教師教育和學校教育） West-East Reciprocal Learning for Harmony Between Ecology and Education (especially in teacher education and school education)
- 教育的未來：重塑學校教育，重構公平與可持續的地球家園 Futures of Education: Reimagining Learning, Teaching and Schooling for a Just and Sustainable Planet
- 中外教育面臨抉擇：共同塑造可再生的未來圖景 Chinese Education and Global Education at Crossroads: Toward Regenerative Futures
- 氣候危機下的教育再生：在地球可承受範圍內共生 Regenerating Education Amid Climate Crises: Learning to Live Within the Earth’s Limits
- 推動跨學科跨界合作: 共創可持續發展教育生態 Interdisciplinary and Cross-Border Collaboration: Co-Creating Sustainable Learning Communities
Deadline of submission: 1 March 2026
Submission to the 3rd CSE Annual Conference and Registration
https://chinesesocietyforeducation.space/ue.htm
Please visit the conference website above to submit your proposal in English and/or Chinese, and register for your CSE membership 2026 and the 3rd CSE Annual Conference.
The Planning Committee of the 3rd CSE Annual Conference
Chair:
Dr. Shijing Xu, Associate Dean & Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor, CSE Rotating President 2026
Members:
Dr. Chenkai Chi, Dr. Yishin Khoo, Yuhan Deng, Luyao Tan, Shuya Du, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor
Special Acknowledgements to Dr. Jun Li, CSE President and Board Members
Contact for the 3rd CSE Annual Conference
reciprocallearning@uwindsor.ca
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