Conference Name: 2026 EdTec – International Conference on Education & Learning Technology, 16-17 February, Dubai
Conference Dates: 16-17 February 2026
Conference Venue: Flora Creek, Deira, Dubai, UAE
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Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions: 15 January 2026
Contact E-Mail ID: convener@eurasiaresearch.info
Organizing Scholarly Association: Teaching & Education Research Association (TERA)
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TERA President: Dr. Lynne Celli, Higher Education Executive (retired), Adjunct Professor, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
Conference Language: English
Conference Themes: Teaching, Education & Learning
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(Vernacular Session, e.g., European Languages, Arabic, Bahasa, Thai, Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Russian, will be organized for a minimum of 5 or more participants of a particular language)
(Only English language, full-length, original papers will be considered for publication in conference journals)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr.Somayeh Ahangaran
Keynote Speaker; Researcher; Teacher Trainer; IELTS Instructor; TESOL Certificate Holder; Author of Contemporary Topics; Founder, Supervisor and Manager, Novin Institute, Lecturer, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.
Topic -Integrating Innovation and Technology in English Language Teaching
Brief biography
Dr. Somayeh Ahangaran is a Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Teacher Trainer, and IELTS Instructor with a TESOL Certificate. She is the author of Contemporary Topics and has extensive experience in teacher training and educational research. Dr. Ahangaran is the Founder, Supervisor, and Manager of Novin Institute of Language Studies, where she develops innovative learning programs. She also serves as a Lecturer at Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran, mentoring future educators and contributing to curriculum development. With her expertise in language education and educational technology, she actively promotes effective teaching practices and professional development in international and local educational communities.
Achievements
Keynote Speaker at national and international educational events. • Author of Contemporary Topics. • Founder and Manager of Novin Institute of Language Studies. • Lecturer at Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran. • Certified TESOL instructor and IELTS trainer. • Active researcher in education, teacher training, and learning technology.
Web Link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/somayeh-ahangaran-963953136/?originalSubdomain=ir
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Mona Junger Aghababaie
International Keynote Speaker, Research Expert in Alternative Pedagogies, Art Therapist, Metz, France
Topic – Towards a European Pedagogy of Connection: Humanism, Cooperation, and Creativity in Contemporary Educational Practices
Brief biography
Dr. Mona Junger Aghababaie is an international keynote speaker, researcher, and expert in alternative pedagogies. She holds a PhD in Art Sciences (Sorbonne/Paris 1) and specialises in early-childhood development, creative processes, and artistic mediation. She is the founder of Moom School, a leading educational Persian platform with more than 85,000 members, where she integrates scientific research, educational innovation, and therapeutic practice. As an art therapist and trainer, she supports educators and institutions in designing inclusive, sensorial, and child-centred learning environments. Her work promotes a humanistic, creative, and evidence-based approach to early-childhood education.
Achievements
- PhD in Art Sciences (Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne)
- Founder & Director of Moom School (85,000 members)
- Author of Discovering You, Through My Eyes (Dastkhat, Iran, 2024)
- Author of Usages et enjeux des dispositifs de médiation (PUN, 2010)
- Delivered 30+ international webinars on alternative pedagogies
- Keynote Speaker at International Conferences in Isfahan & Tehran (2024)
- Trainings and conferences in France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and Iran
- Associate Researcher at ACTE Institute (CNRS / Paris 1) since 2015
Contribution to current job profile
In my current professional role, I contribute to educational transformation by integrating academic research, alternative pedagogical approaches, and art-therapy practices. I support early-childhood educators in adopting inclusive, creative, and developmentally-appropriate methods. My work focuses on professional observation, emotional regulation, sensorial learning, and the creation of environments that respect children’s autonomy, curiosity, and cultural identity. I also develop training tools and pedagogical resources that promote reflective, evidence-based educational practice.
Roles and Responsibilities
Designing and delivering professional training in alternative and innovative pedagogies, leading Moom School’s educational strategy and content development, providing art-therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and older adults. Conducting lectures and keynote sessions on education, creativity, and child development. Creating sensory and inclusive pedagogical tools for educators. Developing intercultural perspectives in early-childhood training. Conducting research in art sciences, mediation, and educational practices.
Web Link
https://univ-paris1.academia.edu/MonaJungerAghababaie
www.monatherapie.com
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