Smart Curriculum Volume 5: Provocative Stories, and Learning Dimension for the Smart Curriculum

  • Publication Year: 2026
  • ISBN: 9781834410302
  • Price: $165
  • Publisher: Society Publishing
  • Binding Type: Hardcover

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In a world where information multiplies faster than understanding, Smart Curriculum: Redefining Learning for an Intelligent Future invites educators, researchers, and innovators to reimagine the very architecture of education. This book explores how artificial intelligence, adaptive systems, and real-world problem-solving can transform learning from a process of memorization into one of meaning-making and creative discovery. Blending the latest research on AI-driven pedagogy, problem-based learning, and systems thinking, the volume offers a comprehensive blueprint for developing learners who can think critically, collaborate globally, and navigate uncertainty with confidence. From cognitive scaffolding and fuzzy logic to teacher professional development and ethical design, each chapter illuminates a new dimension of the smart learning ecosystem. Rather than treating technology as a replacement for human intellect, Smart Curriculum envisions AI as a collaborator in cultivating analytical minds, empathetic citizens, and adaptive problem-solvers. It challenges educators to embrace complexity not as chaos, but as the natural habitat of innovation. This is not merely a book about the future of education - it is a manifesto for a wiser one.

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Volkan Duran, PhD

Volkan Duran, PhD, serves as an Associate Professor at Igdir University, Turkiye, where he is also involved in academic administration. He holds two doctoral degrees—one in Curriculum and Instruction and the other in Mathematics. His work brings together educational policy, curriculum design, and the application of artificial intelligence in quantitative research. Over the years, Dr. Duran has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed publications, led curriculum initiatives, and presented his research at various conferences. His academic efforts aim to bridge theory and practice in contemporary education.

Ferdi Celik, PhD

Ferdi Celik, PhD, is a researcher and educator specializing in English Language Teaching at Ondokuz Mayis University, Turkiye. His research explores how technologies like the metaverse and AI can enhance language education. He is affiliated with the Learning and Teaching Innovations Research and Development Group and has played a role in organizing several international academic events. Dr. Celik also acts as a guest editor for respected journals such as the British Educational Research Journal (SSCI, Q1) and Smart Learning Environments (ESCI, Q1).

Mehdi Manoochehrzadeh, PhD

Mehdi Manoochehrzadeh, PhD, is based in Canada, where he directs a well-established English language institute. He also founded an educational center and Zeodale Publication. His doctoral work focused on Teaching English as a Second Language, and he is particularly known for developing puzzle-based instruction—an approach that uses structured problem-solving to teach grammar and promote critical thinking. Dr. Manoochehrzadeh has trained many learners and instructors, given keynote talks, published widely, and served as a peer reviewer for academic journals. His interests include language learning strategies, teacher training, and learner motivation.

Shaghayegh Shirzad

Shaghayegh Shirzad is a Dubai-based digital learning innovator at Eiman Narimani Marketing Management Co. L.L.C., specializing in virtual course development, digital content design, and educational technology transformation. As the designer of the Virtual Academy, she pioneers creative and strategic approaches to smart education and digital transformation. With several publications and presentations at international conferences, she bridges the gap between academic insight and practical innovation. Her expertise in designing virtual learning environments and digital book projects reflects her commitment to enhancing modern pedagogy, empowering learners, and redefining education through technology-driven creativity and evidence-based instructional design.