Report on Partap IPDA International Conference 2025
Partap College of Education, Ludhiana, in collaboration with the International Professional Development Association (IPDA) India, under the patronage of IPDA UK and Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, Russia, successfully organized the Partap IPDA International Conference 2025 on March 1-2, 2025. The two-day conference brought together distinguished International and national academicians, researchers, and educationists to engage in meaningful discourse on “Bridging Theory and Practice to Transform Professional Learning.”
The conference was inaugurated with a warm welcome by Dr. Manpreet Kaur, Principal of Partap College of Education and Secretary, IPDA India. She emphasizing on the significance of the conference in fostering academic collaboration and marking the Silver Jubilee of the institution. She also announced the extension of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kazan Federal University, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, and Moscow City University, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to global partnerships. Prof. Balwant Singh, Director, Partap College of Education & Chair, IPDA India, highlighted the conference’s objective of integrating theoretical foundations with practical applications to enhance professional learning. As an academic and community service feature of the institution an interactive relationship with Lions International has been established and this international event was also got full support from PMJF Lion Amritpal Singh Jandu, First Vice Distt. Governor and other members of Lions International Distt. 321- F, Lions club Ludhiana.
The keynote addresses included Prof. Aydar M. Kalimullin (Kazan Federal University, Russia) on Institutional Reform of Teacher Education in Russia, Prof. Anna O. Budarina (Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Russia) on Stereology of Modern Teaching & Learning: Indigenization vs. Internationalization Challenges, and Dr. Kseniia A. Degtiarenko (IKBFU, Russia) on Best Practices in Teacher Development. The seventh edition of the book “Professionalism in Education” was released during the plenary session of the conference.
The event featured four parallel technical sessions, including an exclusive online session for Russian delegates, where scholars presented research findings and engaged in insightful discussions. The conference was graced by the presence of Dr. Monu Singh Gurjar, Assistant Professor, Elementary Education, NCERT Delhi, and Dr. Jagdish Mishra, Retired Principal, M.D.P.G. College, Partapgarh (U.P.), who contributed valuable insights and engaged in meaningful discussions on teacher education and professional learning. The poster exhibition on the second day showcased innovative research contributions, with top entries recognized by an expert panel. Prof. Anna O. Budarina presented the Reflection and Resolution, summarizing the key discussions and outcomes. A feedback session provided valuable insights from national and international delegates. The programme concluded with a prestigious Award and Honour Ceremony, marking a significant moment of celebration for all participants.
The conference successfully fostered international academic collaboration and enriched professional learning, leaving a lasting impact on participants. Partap College of Education continues to be a leader in advancing teacher education and global partnerships.
