Internal Pedagogical Innovation Conference P.PORTO 2026
The P.PORTO Internal Pedagogical Innovation Conference (JIIP’26) is a space for reflection, sharing, and collective building around the challenges and opportunities of pedagogical innovation in higher education.
This edition is promoted by P.PORTO, through the Pedagogical Innovation Center, in close cooperation with its Schools, assuming a collaborative model of organization. The active participation of the organic units reinforces the institutional dimension of the initiative and values the diversity of experiences, contexts, and pedagogical approaches existing within the Institute.
Building on the work developed by the Schools and pedagogical innovation initiatives promoted in recent years, JIIP’26 proposes a time for critical analysis of practices implemented in the 2022–2026 period, seeking to understand their impact on learning, student engagement, and academic success.
More than a space for sharing experiences, this conference aims to foster dialogue among teachers, students, and pedagogical support teams, contributing to the consolidation of an institutional culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
The contributions collected throughout the event will also serve as a basis for identifying strategic priorities and defining guiding recommendations for the future of pedagogical innovation at P.PORTO.
Objectives
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Promote the dissemination, sharing, and critical discussion of innovative pedagogical practices developed across the different Schools of P.PORTO.
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Analyze evidence of the impact of implemented pedagogical strategies on students' learning, engagement, and academic success.
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Foster inter-institutional collaboration, reinforcing networks between teachers, pedagogical teams, and structures supporting educational innovation.
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Reflect on the challenges, opportunities, and ethical implications of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in the transformation of teaching and learning processes in higher education.
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Value the professional and pedagogical development of teachers, promoting a culture of reflection, experimentation, and continuous improvement.
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Identify emerging trends and strategic priorities for pedagogical innovation in the context of higher education.
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Contribute to the definition of institutional recommendations that support the construction of a shared vision for the future of education and pedagogical innovation at P.PORTO.
Thematic Areas
Proposals within the following thematic areas will be accepted:
Pedagogical innovation and impact on learning, engagement, and students' academic success
Innovation and curricular transformation
Teacher collaboration, pedagogical development, and communities of practice
Inclusion, diversity, equity, and well-being in teaching and learning processes
Digital environments, emerging technologies, and hybrid teaching modes
Artificial intelligence and pedagogical transformation
Assessment for learning, feedback, and skills development
Pedagogical leadership and institutional cultures of innovation
Format
JIIP’26 will take place in person and will include different moments of reflection, debate, and sharing of pedagogical innovation practices and experiences, including:
- —Plenary conference;
- —Round table;
- —Parallel communications sessions;
- —Parallel poster sessions dedicated to presenting projects, practice reports, and pedagogical experiences.
The program will seek to promote dialogue between different disciplinary areas and educational contexts, favoring the dissemination of innovative practices and the building of collective knowledge on the challenges and opportunities of pedagogical transformation in higher education.
Proposals developed in collaboration between teachers and students, as well as initiatives resulting from joint work between different P.PORTO Schools or interdisciplinary teams, will be particularly valued, reinforcing the principles of collaboration, participation, and innovation that guide this conference.
Program
Reception and registration
Parallel Sessions (Block I)
Opening Session + Performance
Paulo Pereira (President of the Polytechnic of Porto), Joaquim Mourato (President of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Higher Education, I.P.)
Performance: Malgré tout, nous sommes là.
Creation and Performance: Isadora Dantas (Student at the School of Music and Performing Arts) and António Martim Gouveia (Student at the School of Music and Performing Arts)
Model of P.PORTO's Doctoral Programmes
Agostinho Cruz (School of Health), Carlos Ramos (Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto), Pedro Sousa e Silva (School of Music and Performing Arts)
Moderator: Marlos Henrique da Silva (Leader Digital & Innovation, SONAE MC)
Coffee break
Plenary Conference - Rui Penha
Foundations of artistic research and its impact on higher arts education
Foundations of artistic research and its impact on higher arts education proposes a reflection on the epistemological foundations of artistic research, arguing that its central purpose is the creation and dissemination of relational knowledge: a knowledge that transforms the ways in which we relate to the world, rather than just producing knowledge about it. From this perspective, the implications of artistic research for higher arts education will be discussed, namely the valuation of artistic practice as knowledge production, the importance of discovery and transformation processes, and the need for pedagogical models that promote creativity, openness to the unexpected, and the construction of meaning through artistic practice.
Moderator: Fernando Remião (Vice-Rector of the University of Porto / Coordinator of the INOV-NORTE Project)
Lunch (buffet lunch)
Parallel Sessions (Block II)
Posters
Coffee break
Workshops by scientific areas (2 hours)
Keynote Speaker
Book of Abstracts
Explore the abstract collection of the presentations, posters, and workshops presented at the P.PORTO Internal Pedagogical Innovation Conference (JIIP’26).
Registrations
Participation is free, but registration is mandatory.
Workshops
July 16 at 17:00
Contributions to the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: a participatory approach
Participants: 15–30
Creativity and Lateral Thinking in Problem Solving
Participants: 15–30
CooperaLAB — Cooperative Learning in Higher Education
Participants: 15–30
Preparation of Internship Monitors / Supervisors
Participants: 15–30
From entry to the market: strategies for professional inclusion and integration
Participants: 10–20
Submission of Proposals
Proposals may be submitted for the following presentation modalities:
- —Oral Communications: intended for the presentation and discussion of pedagogical practices, projects, experiences, or research results developed in the context of higher education.
- —Posters: intended for the dissemination of pedagogical practices, projects, experiences, ongoing studies, or research results, promoting interaction and discussion between authors and participants.
Proposals for communication presenting pedagogical practices, projects, experiences, or research results developed in the context of higher education will be accepted (exclusive to the P.PORTO community).
Proposals should evidence, whenever applicable:
- —Impact on students' learning and skills development;
- —Active involvement and participation of students in teaching and learning processes;
- —Pedagogical rationale and conceptual framework of the practice presented;
- —Evidence of innovation and pedagogical transformation;
- —Critical reflection on the results achieved, identified challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Proposals that demonstrate potential for transfer to other educational contexts and contribute to the debate on the future of pedagogy in higher education will be valued.
Oral communications and posters presented at JIIP’26 may later be developed in the form of an article and submitted to PRATICA journal, in accordance with the journal's editorial guidelines and peer-review process.
Proposal Requirements
The proposal should be between 300 and 500 words and include:
- —Title;
- —Framework and objectives;
- —Description of the practice, project, or research;
- —Main results or contributions (when applicable);
- —Keywords (3 to 5).
The proposals will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee of JIIP’26.
Submission
In a first phase, authors must submit a communication proposal through the Microsoft CMT platform.
Presentation Templates
To prepare your presentation, download the following files:
Publication
Call for Papers
Peer Review / Revisão por ParesIn the scope of the P.PORTO 2026 Internal Pedagogical Innovation Conference, the PRATICA journal invites teachers, researchers, and higher education professionals to submit articles for a special issue dedicated to pedagogical innovation.
This issue aims to gather contributions that document, analyze, and discuss practices, projects, experiences, and research developed in the context of higher education, showing their impact on students' learning, engagement, skills development, and academic success.
It is intended to promote the dissemination and discussion of innovative pedagogical approaches, supported by solid conceptual frameworks and evidence that contribute to a deeper understanding of the pedagogical transformation processes underway in higher education institutions.
Topics of Interest
- —A. Curricular transformation and pedagogical innovation;
- —B. Active methodologies and student-centered learning;
- —C. Assessment for learning, feedback, and self-regulation;
- —D. Inclusion, equity, well-being, and promotion of student success;
- —E. Pedagogical development, communities of practice, and collaboration among teachers;
- —F. Pedagogical leadership, institutional policies, and cultures of innovation;
- —G. Digital technologies, hybrid environments, and new learning ecosystems;
- —H. Artificial intelligence in higher education: opportunities, challenges, and ethical implications;
- —I. Evidence of pedagogical practices' impact on students' learning, engagement, and success;
- —J. Partnerships with students and co-criação of teaching and learning processes.
Types of articles accepted
- —Research articles;
- —Case studies;
- —Theoretically grounded pedagogical practice reports;
- —Critical or systematic reviews of literature;
- —Reflective articles on policies, strategies, and emerging trends in pedagogical innovation.
Evaluation Criteria
Important Dates
| Stage / Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Submission of proposals | June 26, 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance | |
| Submission of articles to Revista PRATICA | September 30, 2026* |
* Authors of accepted proposals will have the opportunity to submit a full article for publication in a special issue of the PRATICA journal dedicated to JIIP’26. The submission of articles and the respective peer-review process will take place later through the PRATICA journal's PARC platform, according to its editorial procedures and guidelines for authors.
Committees
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