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Contribution Guidelines and Review Criteria

All submissions will be reviewed by the program committee members to ensure the selection of high quality contributions. Therefore, we suggest checking your contribution on the according criteria.

Empirical research papers

Empirical research papers are expected to present a rigorous collection, analysis and interpretation of empirical data that answer specific research questions. The research can include qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods. Strong empirical research papers have a theoretical framework to support the interpretation of the results and to justify the choice of methodology and analysis approaches used, at a level of detail that would permit the study to be replicated.

Theoretical or philosophical research papers

Theoretical or philosophical research papers are expected to present a strong thesis with a clear and explicit chain of reasoning. Possible topics can be for example a critical review about a specific didactical (pedagogical) approach, or the assumptions that serve as a rationale or foundation to methods; a reinterpretation of existing results using an alternative framework; a sustained critique of a study or a set of studies. A theoretical or philosophical research paper can also focus on building or synthesizing theory from existing empirical research or borrowing theory or methods from other fields like social sciences, philosophy or pedagogical psychology.

Work-in-Progress papers

Work-in-Progress papers must basically fulfill the same criteria as full papers, although the research is not completed yet. For example, study designs including initial piloting could be presented without the main study having to be completed. It is possible to present the results of the main study in a subsequent WiPSCE full paper based on this paper.

Research-in-Practice Report

Research-in-Practice Reports focus on the practical application of theory on teaching or learning and their effects in the sense of practical experience. They have to clearly build upon theory and reflect on their findings in light of this theory.

Poster abstracts

Poster abstracts are the most open category. New, unfinished ideas can be presented and discussed here. These should also be contextualized in existing research and provide a first glimpse into results and their future contribution.