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Conferences: 14th Annual SEDA Conference 2009

Call for Contributions


17 - 18 November 2009
Aston Business School Conference Centre, Birmingham

 

Session formats

The emphasis should be on reflection, exploration and evaluation rather than merely describing what is happening. It is also a long-standing tradition at SEDA conferences to hold sessions which involve delegates in active participation and discussion, and consequently this is a key requirement of all proposals.

Proposals for posters, papers and workshops are invited which:

  • Showcase new approaches
  • Discuss theoretical underpinnings of practical applications
  • Consider impact
  • Share experiences of innovation and implementation
  • Hear students’ voices
  • Explore research, scholarship and the evidence base.

 

Workshops: (45 or 90 minutes) with the emphasis on high levels of participation

Discussion papers: (up to 25 minutes plus at least 20 minutes of questions and discussion) giving an account of research, evaluation, policy or practice with the emphasis on drawing out lessons for others and involving participants in engaging with your findings

Posters: the maximum size should be A1. Posters will be available for participants to view throughout the conference. Additionally, there will be a timetabled poster session when presenters should be available to discuss the content with conference participants.

 

Submitting your proposal

Proposals should be submitted electronically to SEDA at conferences@seda.ac.uk, using the proposal form, by Friday 27th March 2009. It is normal practice to accept only one contribution per individual so as to provide the opportunity for as many people to contribute as possible. It is a requirement that all presenters register as conference delegates either for the whole event or for the day of their session.

 

Criteria for acceptance of proposals

Each proposal will be reviewed for acceptance at the conference against the following criteria:

  • Relevance to the conference title and themes
  • Clarity and coherence of the proposal
  • Reflection and evaluation of ideas around the future of educational development, locally, institutionally, theoretically and nationally and internationally
  • Contribution to scholarship and evaluation of educational development in further and higher education
  • Clear opportunities for participants to actively engage in the session, and particularly in workshops to reflect on transferability to their own practice

 

 


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