We invite researchers, practitioner-researchers, early career researchers and students to submit abstracts on playful STEAM in early childhood education and care. We welcome empirical, theoretical, methodological and design-oriented contributions, and we particularly encourage work that connects different perspectives on the field.
Streams
Day 1: conceptual foundations
- Playful STEAM in practice: children’s engagement, agency and meaning-making
- Conceptual and theoretical frameworks for playful STEAM
- STEAM, professional development and practitioner knowledge
Day 2: methods and knowledge-building
- Research methodology: video analysis, design-based and participatory approaches
- Implementation and evaluation of playful STEAM interventions
- Computational and design-oriented approaches in play-based ECEC settings
What to submit
- A title, and an abstract of up to 400 words in English that states the problem, the scientific relevance, the methods used, and the main results and conclusions
- Author names, affiliations and three to five keywords
- Please do not include references, bullet points or lists in the abstract
- A choice of preferred stream
- A note on whether you are an early career researcher or student, if you want to be considered for the poster session and awards
Review process
All abstracts are reviewed. Reviewers will assess relevance to the symposium themes, quality of the research and contribution to the field. You will receive a decision by 14 June 2027.
Important dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Call opens | 1 December 2026 |
| Abstract deadline | 24 May 2027 |
| Notification of acceptance | 14 June 2027 |
| Registration deadline for presenters | 3 September 2027 |
Early career researchers
Early career researchers and students are welcome to present in the open sessions or in the dedicated poster session on Day 2, where keynote speakers give feedback and awards are presented.
Submit your abstract: playfulsteam2027@ucn.dk