Colloquium Themes
Explore the diverse research areas and educational innovations that define the ICAR 2026 Colloquium.
Empowering Classroom Pedagogy through Evidence-Based Action Research
Focuses on how teachers can use action research to improve classroom practices, enhance student engagement, and make informed pedagogical decisions based on evidence from real teaching contexts.
Educational Innovation and Transformation: The Role of Action Research in the Digital Era
Explores how action research can support educational innovation, digital transformation, and the meaningful use of technology to improve teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
Action Research as a Catalyst for Educational Excellence
Highlights action research as a powerful approach for continuous improvement, helping educators identify challenges, implement practical interventions, and strengthen the overall quality of
education.
Instructional Leadership and Teacher Empowerment through Action Research
Examines how action research can develop teacher leadership, encourage professional reflection, and empower educators to lead positive change within their classrooms, schools, and learning
communities.
Cultivating Professional Inquiry for Educator Career Development
Focuses on how action research encourages educators to engage in reflective inquiry, strengthen their professional knowledge, and support continuous career growth through evidence-based classroom improvement.
Academic-Field Synergy: Sustaining Best Practices in Inclusive Education
Explores how collaboration between academic institutions and educational practitioners can sustain inclusive practices, support diverse learners, and strengthen the implementation of meaningful action research in real educational settings.
Abstract Guidelines
Abstracts should be concise summaries of your research, typically between 250 and 300 words. They must be submitted in English or Malay and include relevant keywords to help with the peer-review process. Abstracts are reviewed for relevance to the colloquium themes and overall quality of the proposed research.
Full Paper Guidelines
Full papers must be comprehensive scholarly works of 6 to 8 pages. They must be formatted in MS Word and adhere strictly to the APA 7th Edition style guide. All submissions must be original, unpublished work and must be submitted through the official email by the specified deadline.