Programme

HOSTING CHAIR:

Ramona LILE, PhD, Rector of “Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad,

GENERAL CHAIR:

Dean, Prof. Alina Felicia ROMAN, Ph.D.,

CONFERENCE VICE-CHAIR:

Prof. Dana RAD, Ph.D.

Prof. Evelina BALAȘ, Ph.D

Assoc. Prof. Tiberiu DUGHI, Ph.D.

Assoc. Prof. Anca EGERĂU, Ph.D.

Assoc. Prof. Alina COSTIN, Ph.D.

Assoc. Prof. Sonia IGNAT, Ph.D.

Assoc. Prof. Henrietta TORKOS, Ph.D.


DETAILED SCHEDULE

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Time

Activity

Place

12.30-13.00

REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS

UAV Arad, Complex M, Conference Hall

13.00-13.15

OPENING CEREMONY

  • Rector, Ramona LILE, PhD., ”Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  • Dean, Alina Felicia ROMAN, PhD, Faculty of Educational Sciences, Psychology And Social Work
  • Representatives of the university’s partner institutions

UAV Arad, Complex M, Conference Hall

13.15-15.30

SESSION 1

Moderator: Sonia IGNAT, PhD.,

Henrietta TORKOS, PhD.,

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Conference hall

Online

13.15-13.40

Ion ALBULESCU, PhD

”Babeș-Bolyai” University of Cluj-Napoca

Învățarea autonomă: împuternicirea elevilor și credințele de autoeficacitate

Autonomous learning: empowering students and self-efficacy beliefs

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Conference hall

13.40-14.00

Georgeta PÂNIȘOARĂ, PhD

University of Bucharest

Provocările parentingului în lumea digitală și era algoritmilor: Relația părinte-copil între atașament și tehnologie

The challenges of parenting in the digital world and the age of algorithms: The parent-child relationship between attachment and technology

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Conference hall

Online

14.00-14.25

Cristian Nicolae STAN, PhD

”Babeș-Bolyai” University of Cluj-Napoca

Provocările și beneficiile utilizării AI în spațiul educațional

The challenges and benefits of using AI in the educational space

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Conference hall

14.25-14.50

Horațiu CATALANO, PhD

”Babeș-Bolyai” University of Cluj-Napoca

Co-inteligența în educație: profesorul AI și viitorul învățării

Co-intelligence in education: the AI teacher and the future of learning

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Conference hall

14.50-15.15

Adrian HATOS, PhD

University of Oradea

Între conformitatea instituțională și deschiderea civică: utilizarea rețelelor sociale, adaptarea autoritară și socializarea politică în rândul elevilor români de clasa a VIII-a

Between Institutional Conformity and Civic Openness: Social Media Use, Authoritarian Adaptation, and Political Socialization among Romanian Eighth-Graders

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Conference hall

15.15-15.40

COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING

15.40-16.30

BOOK LAUNCH

LANSARE DE CARTE

CATALANO, Horațiu & ALBULESCU, Ion (Eds.), DEZVOLTAREA PROFESIONALĂ CONTINUĂ ȘI MANAGEMENTUL CARIEREI DIDACTICE, Didactica Publishing House, 2026

Moderator: Regis ROMAN, PhD.

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Conference hall

16.30-17.30

PLENARY SESSION 1

Moderator: Anca EGERĂU, PhD.,

Henrietta TORKOS, PhD.,

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Conference hall

Online

16.30-16.50

Corina Costache COLAREZA, Ph.D.,

Titu Maiorescu University of Bucharest;

Pedagogia incluzivă asistată de animale și noile paradigme educaționale

Animal-assisted inclusive pedagogy and new educational paradigms

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Conference hall

16.50-17.10

Maria NICULESCU, PhD

West University of Timișoara

The ecology of the word – The ecology of communication in teachers’ continuing education

Ecologia cuvântului- Ecologia comunicării în formarea continuă a profesorilor

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Conference hall

17.10-17.30

Alexandru STRUNGĂ PhD., Claudiu BUNĂIAȘU PhD.,

University of Craiova

Assessing Teachers’ Readiness to Integrate Artificial Intelligence into Educational Practice

Evaluarea pregătirii profesorilor pentru integrarea inteligenței artificiale în practica educațională

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Conference hall

17.30-19.00

PARALLEL SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS

Workshop 1 GLITTER WP3

Moderators: Dana RAD, PhD.,

Gavril RAD, PhD

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/4729397259?pwd=-Kx6POTEGtIiDB66qvLZowz9GGeaWo6.1

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Room 134, Online

POSTER SESSION
Scientific poster presentations and discussions with authors

Moderator: Alina COSTIN, PhD.

UAV Arad, Complex M,

DETAILED SCHEDULE OF PARALLEL SESSIONS

Session 1.

Moderators: Tiberiu DUGHI, PhD.,

Radiana MARCU, PhD.

  1. Ndoumba Ndoumba Dorine FLORA, PhD., Interventions communautaires et gouvernance locale dans la prévention du décrochage scolaire des jeunes vulnérables, Université d’Ebolowa, Cameroun
  2. Samueline Lalaondrainy FANJANIRINA, PhD., Genre, inclusion scolaire et développement socio-émotionnel des élèves issus de milieux défavorisés, Ministère de l’Éducation Nationale, Madagascar
  3. Ioana Eva Cădariu, PhD, & Loredana Vîșcu, PhD., Inclusive educational practices and student well-being in contemporary learning environments, Qualitative Research Center in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Tibiscus University of Timișoara; Institute of Psychotherapy, Psychological Counseling and Clinical Supervision
  4. Gavril RAD, PhD, & Gabriela DUMITRIU, PhD., Community-based social work interventions for vulnerable populations: Challenges, resilience, and inclusion, Center of Research Development and Innovation in Psychology, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad; Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences Department of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, University of Bucharest
  5. Loredana VÎȘCU, PhD, & Ioana Eva CĂDARIU, PhD., Reflexive supervision, professional identity, and emotional meaning-making in counseling and educational contexts, Qualitative Research Center in Counseling and Psychotherapy, Tibiscus University of Timișoara; Institute of Psychotherapy, Psychological Counseling and Clinical Supervision
  6. Monica MAIER, PhD., The Use of Learning Analytics for the Early Identification of University Student Dropout Risk
    Department of Teacher Training
    Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
  7. Elena- Mirela SAMFIRA, PhD., Teachers’ Well-Being: Investigating Its Psychological Correlates
    University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I”
  8. Roxana Mariana CHIȘ, PhD., Education and Psychological Health in an Era of Change: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Human Development, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  9. Maria Iulia FELEA, PhD., Managing disruptive behaviors in the school environment: current challenges in classroom management, 1 December 1918 University of Alba Iulia
  10. Vanina Adoriana TRIFAN, PhD., Beyond Technology: The Human Dimension of AI Integration in Education, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  11. Attila BLENESI-DIMA, PhD., The Role of Education, Technical Infrastructure and Public Utilities in the Socio-Economic Development of Rural Communities in Romania, University of Life Sciences "King Michael the 1st" from Timisoara
  12. Maria-Alexandra OPRIȘ, PhD., Fostering Resilience In Education: Contemporary Theories, Values, And Paradigms, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Room 124

Session 2.

Moderators: Adela REDEȘ, PhD.,

Doina ȚIFREA, PhD. Cnd.,

  1. Anca EGERĂU, PhD., Facilitating collaborative learning in the digital environment through guided reading among young school-age pupils, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  2. Alina Felicia ROMAN, PhD, Maria Iulia FELEA PhD., The role of the teacher’s personality in the effectiveness of the educational act: general elements of analysis, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, 1 December 1918 University of Alba Iulia
  3. Adela REDEȘ, PhD., STEAM Education in Early Childhood: Fostering Creativity, Problem-Solving and Computational Thinking through Integrated Learning, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  4. Denisa Ramona CHASCIAR, PhD. Cnd., Vasile CHASCIAR, PhD. Cnd., The role of artificial intelligence in supporting social inclusion and engagement in school life among primary education students, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad, University of Craiova
  5. Mariana TIPEI-VOIA PhD. Cnd., Dimensions of educational mentoring: Formative valences and successful practices in contemporary schools, Babeş-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
  6. Estera SÎNGEORZAN, PhD. Cnd, disconnect to reconnect: the effects of a digital detox intervention on primary school students’ well-being, Babeş-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
  7. Tabitha-Bernadet PASINSZKY, Henrietta TORKOS PhD., Outdoor Education as an Innovative Pedagogical Practice: Enhancing Experiential Learning, Student Engagement, and Sustainable Development Competencies, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  8. Anca EGERĂU, PhD., The effective adaptation and integration of digital tools for developing reading skills in young schoolchildren, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  9. Adela REDEȘ PhD., Future-Ready Teachers: Developing Professional Competencies through Reflective Practice, Mentoring and Digital Innovation, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  10. Elena TATAR PhD. Cnd., Alina Felicia ROMAN PhD., The educational, critical, and cultural dimensions of comic books in the development of literacy skills among elementary school students, Babeș-Bolyai University Cluj-Napoca Aurel Vlaicu University, Arad,
  11. Doina ȚIFREA, PhD. Cnd, Developing Early Childhood Teachers' Competencies in the Context of Implementing the Innovative STEAM Approach, Babeş-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
  12. Mădălina MOISI., PhD. Cnd,, Experiential Learning in Early Childhood Education: A Critical Literature Review of Theoretical Foundations, Formative Values, and Contemporary Challenges, Babeş-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Room 204

Session 3.

Moderators: Remus RUNCAN, PhD.

Liliana BRAN, PhD.

  1. Mihaela BIRESCU IACOB PhD., Identity Formation in the Crucible of the World of Stories: The Formative Values of Children’s Literature in Bilingual Contexts, Gal Ferenc University of Szarvas
  2. Adelina OLTEANU-STURZA PhD. student, Assessment of Integrated Narrative Competence through the Triadic Model «Symbol, Empathy, Creativity»: Results of the Control Stage, Gal Ferenc University of Szarvas
  3. Agota SZABONE BALOGH PhD., Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, Gal Ferenc University of Szarvas
  4. Krisztina KATONA PhD., Several aspects of student communication in higher education, Gal Ferenc University of Szarvas
  5. Orsolya SZILVASSY PhD., The first steps in visual and literary literacy. Attention, direction and foregrounding in picture books, Gal Ferenc University of Szarvas
  6. Liliana Renate BRAN PhD., Alina COSTIN PhD., Promoting student well-being in the classroom: The role of social work in supporting mental health, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  7. Remus RUNCAN PhD., Preparing for the AI-Driven Labour Market: Challenges for Lifelong Learning and Professional Development in Romania, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  8. Sabin CHIȘ PhD., Sustainable Rural Development through Education: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Revitalization of Local Communities, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  9. Gloria GAVRILĂ-ARDELEAN, The Role of Social Work in the Migration Process, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  10. Alina COSTIN PhD., Supporting vulnerable students: The role of social work in supporting mental health, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  11. Liliana Renate BRAN PhD., The architecture of human support: Interdisciplinary perspectives on vulnerability, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  12. Adeline VARGA, Inclusive Preschool Education: The Integration of Children with Special Educational Needs, “Curcubeul Copiilor” Kindergarten, Arad

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Room 312

Session 4.

Moderators: Gabriela VANCU, PhD.

Cătălin DRĂGAN, PhD. Cnd.

  1. Tiberiu DUGHI PhD., Sociotherapy in Enhancing Social Inclusion and Educational Outcomes for Persons with Special Needs, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  2. Liliana MÂȚĂ, PhD., Strategies for Preventing School Failure in Primary Education, “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău
  3. Gabriela VANCU PhD., Cristian MOLDOVAN, The 'FOMO' Syndrome in Virtual Teams: Leadership Style and Employee Alienation in Hybrid Work, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  4. Oana PÎRVULESCU PhD. Cnd., Mihaela GAVRILĂ-ARDELEAN PhD., Aging in a Pandemic Context: Psychosocial Dimensions and Implications for Social Protection Policies, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  5. Cătălin DRĂGAN, PhD. Cnd., Experiențele de voluntariat și influența lor asupra alegerii carierei la elevii din învățământul liceal, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  6. Gabriela VANCU PhD., Laura MOLDOVAN, Technostress and Professional Performance: Assessing the Impact of AI Platforms on Higher Education Staff, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  7. Radiana MARCU PhD., Educational determinants of existential fulfillment in young people: Theoretical approaches and formative implications, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  8. Edgar DEMETER PhD., The Relationship Between Music Genre Preferences and the Big Five Personality Traits in Western Romania, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  9. Ștefan Laurențiu BĂTRÎNA PhD., Andrei Ioan CURTUȚIU PhD., Felix H. ARION PhD., Sabin CHIȘ PhD., Educational Perspectives on Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Economic Development, University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timișoara, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  10. Mihaela-Gabriela NEACȘU, PhD, Ștefania-Iulia ROȘU, The Effects Of Gamification On Student Motivation And Engagement In The Educational Process, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitești University Center, Pitești
  11. Lavinia ICHIM, PhD. Cnd., The project method in the practical training of future teachers: effects on self-efficacy, cooperation, organization, and creativity, Babeș Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca
  12. Pompilia SZELLNER, Psichological predictors of academic vulnerability: developing the profile of the academically vulnebrable and proposing the academic profile screening model (PSA), „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Room 310

Session 5.

Moderators: Dana DUGHI, PhD.

Denisa CHASCIAR, PhD. Cnd.

  1. Mihaela Alexandrina POPESCU, PhD., Permanent Reform as a Driver of Organizational Conflict in Romanian Schools: Change Fatigue, Resistance, and the Role of School Leadership, University of Craiova
  2. Claudia Irina ALDEA, PhD., The Metacognitive Dimension in the Structuring and Development of the Competency Profile of Early Childhood Education Teachers, University of Craiova
  3. Pavelina PARASCHIVU, Lavinia NIȚULESCU PhD., The Kindergarten–School Transition: Educational Theories and Practices, Babeș Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca- University Center in Reșița
  4. Sofia-Loredana TUDOR, PhD., Marius-Claudiu LANGA, PhD., Adriana Nicoleta LAZĂR, PhD., Innovative Approaches to Teaching in Higher Education, National University of Science and Technology POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Pitești University Center, Pitești
  5. Alina Felicia ROMAN, PhD., Bridging the gap between neuroscience and the classroom: from confirmation to generation, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  6. Evelina BALAȘ, PhD., Curriculum in Transition: Between Educational Policies and School Practices, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  7. Sonia IGNAT, PhD., Developing Digital Citizenship and Critical Thinking Regarding the Use of Artificial Intelligence Among Lower Secondary School Students, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  8. Dana Eugenia DUGHI PhD., Tiberiu DUGHI PhD., From Child to Future Parent: Adolescents’ Perceptions of the Impact of Childhood Stories and Their Intergenerational Transmission, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  9. Dana Eugenia DUGHI, PhD., Digital Storytelling and Educational Games – Contemporary Resources for Language Development in Early Childhood Education, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  10. Editha COSARBA, PhD., Henrietta TORKOS, PhD., Unlocking Potential: Strategies for Effective Adult Education, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  11. Alexandra MUSTAȚĂ, PhD., Patricia TURIAC, PhD., Pedagogical Differentiation in the Step by Step Alternative, Babeș Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca- University Center in Reșița
  12. Mihaela-Gabriela NEACȘU, PhD, Denisa-Cristiana MARGALIN, Neurodidactic Strategies For Increasing Motivation Among High School Students In Learning Psychology, National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucharest, Pitești University Center, Pitești.

UAV Arad, Complex M,

Room 203

19.15

DINNER

Friday, June 12, 2026

Time

Activity

Place

10.00-11.40

PLENARY SESSION 2

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4149119897?pwd=dllhM2VwNHFQb2s0NURyZnIvQXQ2UT09

Meeting ID: 414 911 9897

Passcode: 270172

Moderator: Tiberiu DUGHI, PhD.,

UAV Arad, Complex M, Room 134

Online

10.00-10.20

Dalila LINO, PhD.,

Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, Higher School of Education

Provocările formării cadrelor didactice pentru educația timpurie în era globalizării

The challenges of early childhood teacher education in the era of globalization

UAV Arad, Complex M, Room 134

Online

10.20-10.40

Luís Miguel CARDOSO, PhD.,

Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre, Portugal

Teritorii neexplorate: cum remodelează inteligența artificială învățământul superior

Uncharted territories: how AI is reshaping higher education

UAV Arad, Complex M, Room 134

Online

10.40-11.00

Esra MOLU, PhD

Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Marmara University

Dreptul copilului la joacă din perspectivă juridică, sociologică și pedagogică

Children’s Right to Play from a legal, sociological and pedagogical perspective

UAV Arad, Complex M, Room 134

Online

11.00-11.20

Mușata BOCOȘ, PhD.,

Babeș-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca

Mihaela NEACȘU, PhD.,

National University of Science and Technology, Politehnica Bucharest -Pitești University Centre

Neuropedagogy and changes in teachers’ educational practices for the school of the future

Neuropedagogia și schimbările în practicile educaționale ale profesorilor pentru școala viitorului

UAV Arad, Complex M, Room 134

Online

11.20-11.40

Darius BOROVIC, PhD

West University of Timișoara

Individual support and competence development for students from disadvantaged families through the education and employment program

Sprijin individual și dezvoltarea competențelor democratice pentru primul student din familie prin programul educație și ocupare

UAV Arad, Complex M, Room 134

Online

12.00-13.30

PARALLEL SESSIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Workshop 1.

Host: Dana DUGHI, PhD

Facilitators: Mihaela BIRESCU-IACOB, PhD., & Adelina OLTEANU-STURZA, PhD., Cnd.

Pedagogia prezenței: profesorul între scenă, simbol și relație — comunicarea profesională și protocolul didactic ca forme ale autorității simbolice

Pedagogy of presence: the teacher between stage, symbol and relationship — professional communication and didactic protocol as forms of symbolic authority

Profesorul ca factor de siguranță emoțională în educația incluzivă

The Teacher as a Factor of Emotional Safety in Inclusive Education

UAV Arad, Complex M, Room 124

Workshop 2.

Host: Roxana CHIȘ, PhD.,

Facilitators: students from Psychology study program

Tehnologia și sănătatea mintală: între conectare și suprasolicitare

Technology and mental health: between connection and overload

UAV Arad, Complex M, Room 228

DETAILED SCHEDULE OF PARALLEL SESSIONS

UAV Arad, Complex M

Session 1: Innovative Interventions in Social Work: Research, Practice, and Contemporary Challenges

Moderators: Mihaela GAVRILĂ-ARDELEAN, PhD

Edgar DEMETER, PhD

  1. Erika GOLDSCHMIDT, PhD Cand, Dana RAD PhD., The Effects of Migration on Community Cohesion in Rural Romania: Comparative Perspectives and Community Intervention Strategies, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  2. Alexandra GHEORGHIU, Dana RAD PhD., Active Ageing and Quality of Life among Older Adults: Current Approaches in Social Work, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  3. Anita Larisa MARIȘ PhD. Cnd., Mihaela GAVRILĂ-ARDELEAN PhD., Social Work in the Context of Inclusive Education: Contemporary Perspectives on Neurodiversity, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  4. Alin HORVATH PhD. Cnd., Mihaela GAVRILĂ-ARDELEAN PhD., Continuing professional training for social workers and its influence on social inclusion, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  5. Bogdan PÂRVU, Dana RAD PhD., Psychosocial Interventions in Public Custody Centers for Foreign Nationals: Vulnerability, Resilience, and Sociocultural Adaptation, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad
  6. Adrian VLAI, Dana RAD PhD., Psychosocial Interventions in the Probation System: Challenges, Practices and Development Directions, „Aurel Vlaicu” University of Arad

UAV Arad, Complex M, Room 18

Session 2: Debate and poster presentations: Beyond Borders: An Exploration of Global Social Issues

Host: Alina COSTIN, PhD.

Facilitators: students from master program SAS I

UAV Arad, Complex M, Room 204

13.30-14.00

CONFERENCE CLOSING AND CONCLUSIONS

UAV Arad, Complex M, Room 134