Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Pedagogy and Teacher Education (Special Issue August 2026)

Sustainable Intelligent Pedagogy: Integrating Puzzle-Based Instruction and Artificial Intelligence for Emotionally Resilient Learning Ecosystems

Guest Editor
Name: Dr. Mehdi Manoochehrzadeh
Affiliation: Zerodale Inc. Centre for Research in Entrepreneurship Education and Development, Toronto, Canada

Name: Rimajon Sotlikova, PhD
Affiliation: Adjunct Professor, MA TESOL Faculty, New Uzbekistan University
E-mail address:  rima.sotlikova@gmail.com

Name: Dr. Sarah Attia,
Affiliation: Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature, Muscat University, Oman.
Email: sarahattia2023@gmail.com

Possible Themes

Note: The themes outlined below are illustrative rather than restrictive

• Theoretical models of Sustainable Intelligent Pedagogy
• Cognitive and metacognitive mechanisms in puzzle-driven learning
• Reframing human-centered learning in AI-supported environments
• Critical and Transformative Dimensions of Puzzle-Based Instruction
• Learner engagement, curiosity, and productive struggle in PBI
• Emotional regulation, resilience, and affective dynamics in AI-enhanced contexts
• Self-regulated learning and metacognitive development through PBI
• Emotional analytics and affective computing in sustainable learning systems
• Ethical and pedagogically aligned integration of AI in Puzzle-Based Instruction
• Learning analytics for monitoring and supporting puzzle-driven progress
• Adaptive feedback, intelligent tutoring, and data-informed scaffolding
• Digital platforms and infrastructure for sustainable intelligent education