Program

The preliminary programme will be sent to accepted participants in time. Conference will start with the input of key speakers who will talk about the link between theory and practice in the field of creativity, art and education. At the conference there will be also plenty of time to discuss the key issues concerning the different topics in education.

27th May PRE-CONFERENCE DAY

Pre-conference Day
Teaching Literature: Scientific Status and Position in the Croatian Educational Context
Zagreb, 27 May 2026

The pre-conference day Teaching Literature: Scientific Status and Position in the Croatian Educational Context is intended for researchers working on various aspects of literature teaching methodology, as well as for practitioners – preschool teachers, school teachers, and other stakeholders in the educational system who incorporate literature into their educational practice.

The aim of the pre-conference day is twofold. On the one hand, it seeks to examine the scientific status and position of the teaching of literature as an academic field within the broader academic context. On the other hand, it aims to highlight valuable insights from educational practice that demonstrate the diverse possibilities of using literature in the teaching of first and foreign languages, as well as in other educational contexts in which literature is taught.

Particular attention will be given to approaches that emphasise the artistic, literary, and intercultural potential of literature, as well as its role in developing reading literacy, critical thinking, and students' personal development.

We therefore invite participants to share their theoretical reflections, practical experiences, examples of good practice, and findings from action research.

In addition to individual presentations, the programme will include a round-table discussion with invited speakers and audience participation, focusing on the academic status and position of literature teaching methodology within the academic context.

As part of the pre-conference day, Associate Professor Marina Gabelica will deliver a plenary lecture entitled Required Reading Beyond the Framework: Cultural, Critical and Creative Approaches to Reading.

The working language of the pre-conference day will be Croatian. When submitting abstracts, please indicate that your proposal is intended for the pre-conference day. The expected duration of individual presentations is 15 minutes. It is also possible to register as a listener.

We look forward to your submissions and to a fruitful exchange of ideas.

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