International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS) 2025
About ISLS
works to further scientific, humanistic, and critical theoretical understanding of and to engage in the design and implementation of learning innovations and the improvement of instructional methodologies. Learning Sciences (LS) research traditionally focuses on the cognitive-psychological, social-psychological, cultural-psychological and critical theoretical foundations of human learning as well as the practical design of learning environments. Major contributing fields include , , , , and . Over the past decade, LS researchers have expanded their focus to include the design of curricula, environments, instructional methods, and policy innovations.
A core feature of research in the learning sciences is attention to the detailed processes of learning and teaching for theory development. Accordingly, the Society calls for papers that address questions about learning processes, mechanisms, and outcomes. Papers may develop data-driven theories that elucidate processes of learning and teaching within various contexts and the ways in which technologies, instructional practices, and learning environments can be designed to support learning in different contexts.
Learning sciences research addresses how to connect research, practice, and policy with the aim to impact educational policy and practice and develop research-practice partnerships. Papers may examine issues such as how to intertwine, yet balance, research and practice and how to create equitable research-practice partnerships that acknowledge and draw from the various expertise and the multiple perspectives that practitioners, researchers, and policymakers bring to the table. Diverse methodologies can be employed for examining learning at scale for educational impact. Papers may also develop and examine innovative approaches to impact policy and practice more effectively while maintaining a productive dialogue between various stakeholders.
International Society of the Learning Sciences, 2025 Conference
Presentations by 天美传媒 Simmons School Scholars:
Sager, M.T., Wieselmann, J.R., & Petrosino, A.J. (2025). Comparing Data Science Practices between the Classroom and Real-World Projects. Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Learning Sciences- ICSL 2025. Helsinki, Finland: International Society of the Learning Sciences.
Sherard, M.K., Zarazaga, J., & Petrosino, A.J. (2025). Space and time as elements to design within engineering for sustainability. In Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Learning Sciences- ICLS 2025. Helsinki, Finland: International Society of the Learning Sciences.
Sager, M.T, Milton, S., & Walkington. (2025). Incorporating Critical Data Literacy into a STEM Summer Camp. Proceedings of the 19th International Conference of the Learning Sciences- ICLS 2025. Helsinki, Finland: International Society of the Learning Sciences.
