By | March 22, 2018

UG Call for Proposal: African Educational Research Network 2018

The African Educational Research Network (AERN) proudly invites you to participate in its 2018 BI-ANNUAL SUMMIT at The University of Ghana-Legon, in Accra, Ghana, June 25-28, 2018.  We are accepting proposals for concurrent Panel (Research paper, scholarly paper, research in progress, reflective practice), workshoproundtable, as well as virtual and poster presentations that examine current issues, scholarship, and debates in all areas related to Africa and the African diaspora. Professional/scholars, students, practitioners, and retired individuals from any discipline are all invited to participate.

The theme of the Summit is:

EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA”

 Topics may include, but are not limited to:

  • Education and Development on Africa
  • Research and Scholarship on Africa
  • Africa and the African Diaspora
  • Reflective Practices on Africa
  • Culture, Language, and Literacy in Africa
  • STEM, STEM education, and Development in Africa
  • Politics, Public Policy, and Development in Africa
  • Justice, Democracy, Human Rights, and Development in Africa
  • Environment, Sustainability, and Development in Africa

 SESSION TYPES

  1. Concurrent Panel: A concurrent panel features a maximum of three individual oral presentations, grouped under a particular conference topic. Each presentation is limited to 15-20 minutes, and an additional 5-10 minutes for question and answer (Q&A) or group discussion. Presenters are encouraged to include visual aids such as paper handouts, computer slides, or digital displays that might enhance their oral presentation. Concurrent panels may last up to 90 minutes.

A presentation in a concurrent panel can be a:

1.1.Research paper: Presentation of findings from an empirical research study. An empirical study should clearly include a problem statement or justification, stated research questions, theoretical or conceptual framework, population and sample, data collection procedures, analytic approach, findings, conclusion, and references.

1.2.Scholarly paper: A research presentation from secondary data analysis, literature review, or conceptual framework. A scholarly paper should include an introduction, a thesis or a purpose statement, theoretical or conceptual framework, data sources and analytical procedures, key findings or arguments, conclusion, and references.

1.3.Research in progress: Presentation based on an ongoing research project or study. A research in progress presentation should at least include a problem statement or justification, stated research questions, and any additional information related to the current and future states of the study.

1.4.Reflective practice: Presentation based on a reflective practice by a scholar, a scholar-practitioner, or a practitioner. A reflective practice paper should include an introduction, a thesis or a purpose statement, a context, a framework guiding the reflection, key reflective assertions or considerations, or arguments, conclusion, and references.

  1. Workshop: A workshop is intended for teaching to participants a new skill, techniques or proficiencies on a particular topic or subject.  A workshop should include practical applications and should take advantage of participatory teaching strategies. A workshop may last up to 90 minutes.
  2. Roundtable: A roundtable is envisioned to allow time and space for an informed discussion and/or debate on a topic or an issue. A roundtable should include at least three presenters, including a selected chair facilitating the discussions. A roundtable may last up to 60 minutes.
  3. Virtual Presentation: A virtual presentation is for an individual who is unable to attend the conference in person to present using an online platform. A virtual presentation may part of a concurrent panel, a roundtable, or as a stand-alone session. One-day summit registration is required.
  4. Poster Presentation: A poster presentation highlights preliminary results of work-in-progress by way of visual display. It could also highlight projects that lend themselves to visual displays and representations. Although displays typically include posters (maximum 4’ x 6’), other forms of display such as digital/computer-based, and artwork are welcome. Each display should feature a concise description of the purpose and procedures of the work. Presenters are encouraged to share handouts that might clarify or expand on the contents of the poster. Presenters are solely responsible for organizing their display materials and doing so in accordance with the space designations of the conference. The session featuring poster presentations is 60 minutes in length.

FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 30, 2018

 

Please, upload the “SUMMIT PROPOSAL FORM” on your computer, complete, and submit through EasyChair.

Click on SUBMIT A PROPOSAL to be redirected to EasyChair.

At EasyChair, you will be prompted to create an account.

Once you have a “username” and a “password”, you will be able to log in, and submit your  “ SUMMIT PROPOSAL FORM“.

Proposals will be reviewed on the basis of the following criteria:

  • The originality of the proposed presentation
  • Clarity of content for the proposed presentation
  • Applicability to the conference theme
  • Relevance to both U.S. and international audiences

The AERN will publish a digital Summit Proceedings. If you would like your paper to be included in the Proceedings, please consider submitting it by April 30, 2018. Please, follow carefully the guidelines.

Conditions for Inclusion: Only authors who actually register for the conference are eligible to submit a paper to the Proceedings.

Deadline: All submissions must be made by 5:00 pm PST, April 30, 2018. Submissions after that date will NOT be considered.

Publication format: The Summit Proceedings will be published online.

The Program Committee will review only complete proposals. Incomplete proposals will be automatically rejected.  All proposals must be in English and submitted online. We are unable to accept proposals sent by email, hard copy, or fax.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE

The final deadline for proposal submission is March 30, 2018. Proposals will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until March 30, 2018.

REGISTRATION

If your proposal is accepted, the conference pre-registration MUST be paid as soon as possible thereafter or by April 1, 2018. Payment of the pre-registration fee will result in a final acceptance. Only those participants who are pre-registered by April 1 2018, and receive a notification of final acceptance will be published in the program.

LETTERS OF INVITATION

Upon confirmation of your registration, AERN will provide a letter of invitation to assist individuals in need of visas or securing funding.

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