International Conference of Teacher
Research (ICTR) 2007
Chicago Illinois
April 13-14, 2007
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Theme
From Theory to
Advocacy: Using Practitioner Research as a Catalyst for Change
Purpose
To enable and
encourage practitioner researchers to assume
leadership roles in influencing education
policies.
Goals
1. To provide a forum for practitioner
researchers to share the results of their research and engage in dialogue about
education issues;
2. To explore effective strategies for
practitioner researchers to use their research findings to influence policies;
3. To determine appropriate and effective
ways for teacher educators and teacher researchers to collaborate in
influencing policies;
4. To educate and persuade policy-makers to
invite practitioner researchers to participate in policy-making decisions; and
5. To identify currently available
opportunities for practitioner researchers to influence policies at the local, state, and/or
national levels.
ICTR and
National Louis University welcome your 2007 proposal submissions to our thirteenth
International Conference of Teacher Research. Proposals that may be submitted include interactive
presentations, workshops, symposia, and roundtable discussions.
Presentations,
Workshops, and Symposia
Presentations and Workshop sessions are opportunities for practitioner
researchers from all educational settings to showcase innovation and highlight
research undertaken to improve teaching and learning. Practitioner researchers are also invited to present
research in which they are currently engaged. Session attendees will be
encouraged to visit, discuss and share during these interactive sessions.
Symposia. A symposium is a group of
papers/research presentations of a similar theme or a group of papers/research
presentations from one institution that are presented together. A symposium provides participants with
the opportunity to examine a specific problem or issue from a variety of
perspectives.
Roundtable
sessions
offer an interactive setting where participants can engage in informal,
in-depth discussions with the presenters about their research and related
educational issues.
All teachers,
practitioner researchers, and those who support them are encouraged to submit a
proposal addressing one of these three strands:
Strand
1: Improving Classroom Practices
Research and Policy issues relating to
*Understanding students
*Developing curriculum knowledge
*Developing content knowledge
*Trying out teaching strategies/techniques
*Examining beliefs about practice
*Examining professional identity
*Promoting social justice
*Investigating culture and community
Strand
2: Using
Action Research Findings to Inform and Influence Policy Decisions
Research and Policy issues relating to
*Academic Performance of Students
*Pedagogy: Classroom
instruction, curriculum, and assessment
*Pedagogy:
Classroom environment and organization
*Culture and community
*Cultures of teaching in/out of schools
*Access, equity, and democratic education
*Acquisition and Distribution of Resources
*Teacher Quality
*Education practitioners in dialogue with policymakers
*Effective strategies for influencing policy
*Effective strategies for dissemination opportunities
Strand 3: Collaboration/Professional Learning Communities
Research and Policy issues relating to
*Understanding and Impacting
Relationships
*Pursuing Common Interests
*Collaboration/Networking Among Various
Stakeholders
*Professional Conversations
*Vertical Articulation
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Submission Guidelines for 2007 Proposals
All proposals will be submitted to a panel of reviewers before being accepted.
Proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria:
* Practitioner research
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Clarity and coherence of proposal
* Relevance to the strand theme
* Potential to stimulate active engagement of participants
* Relevance and usefulness to participants
* Contribution to scholarship and/or new or innovative practice
To submit a proposal, you must include the following:
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1) Proposal abstract: Provide brief abstract including
description and session objectives. This piece will be included in the
conference program. Maximum of 75 words. |
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2) Proposal summary: Identify the strand that the proposal
addresses. Identify the objectives, the specific issues to be addressed, and
the expected session outcomes. Summary must be thorough as this is the piece
that will be reviewed. Maximum 3 pages (double-spaced, single-sided, 12-point
font (Arial or Times New Roman), 8.5" x 11"). |
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3) Proposal Description: Include three (3) one-or-two word
descriptors identifying the overall theme of your presentation. Example:
Technology, collaboration, empowerment |
All submissions
must be made electronically and must be received by November 30, 2006
at 5:00 p.m. EDT in order to be considered. All applicants will be
notified by January 12, 2007 regarding acceptance of their proposal. Notice of
acceptance will be sent to the session organizer. The session organizer is
responsible for sharing information with any other session participants.
Send submissions,
via e-mail attachment (as a Word doc, an RTF, or a PDF) to:
Gail Ritchie
If you do not
have access to e-mail, please mail your proposal to:
Dr. Rebecca K.
Fox
Assistant Director, Advanced Studies in Teaching & Learning (ASTL)Assistant Professor College of Education and Human Development, MSN 4B3George Mason University4400 University DriveFairfax, VA 22030-4444
ICTR 2007
Chicago Illinois
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM
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Title of Session:
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□ Strand 1
□ Interactive Presentation
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□ Strand 2
□ Interactive Presentation
□ Workshop
□ Symposium
□ Roundtable
□ Strand 3
□ Interactive Presentation
□ Workshop
□ Symposium
□ Roundtable
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Presentation
Abstract:
Provide a brief
abstract including description and session objectives, for inclusion in the
conference program. Maximum of 75
words.
Presentation
Summary:
Identify the
strand that the proposal addresses.
Provide a summary which includes the objectives, the specific issues to
be addressed, and the expected session outcomes. Summary must be thorough as this is the piece that will be
reviewed. Maximum 3 pages (double
spaced, single-sided, 12-point font (Arial or Times New Roman), 8.5" by 11")
Presentation
Description:
Include three (3)
one-or-two word descriptors identifying the overall theme of your
presentation. Example: Technology, collaboration, empowerment
All submissions
must be received by November 30, 2006
All applicants will be notified by January 12, 2007 regarding acceptance
of their proposal. Notice of
acceptance will be sent to the lead presenter. The lead presenter is responsible for sharing information
with any other session participants.
Send submissions,
via e-mail attachment (as a Word doc, an RTF, or a PDF) to:
Gail Ritchie
If you do not
have access to e-mail, please submit your proposal to:
Dr. Rebecca K.
Fox
Assistant Director, Advanced Studies in Teaching & Learning (ASTL)Assistant Professor College of Education and Human Development, MSN 4B3George Mason University4400 University DriveFairfax, VA 22030-4444