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Abstract Deadline: March 12, 2007
Paper Deadline: August 31, 2007

This conference, which uses Open Conference Systems developed by the Public Knowledge Project, enables participants to submit abstracts online at http://www.ierg.net/confs/submit.php?cf=2.

Presentations can include:

• Single papers (abstract max of 250 words)
• Workshop (60min) (abstract max of 250 words)
• Workshop/performance (120 min) (abstract max of words)
• Imaginative Education in Action lesson plan (60 min) (abstract max of words)
• Demonstration/Mini-performance (15 min) (abstract max of words)
• Virtual Presentation (online only) (abstract max of words)

Call for Papers Announcement

Announcing the 5th International Conference on Imagination and Education
Imaginative Education: Provoking Excellence Across the Curriculum

Wednesday, July 18th through Saturday, July 21st, 2007 Coast Plaza Hotel at Stanley Park, in Vancouver, Canada

Call for Proposal now closed

The Imaginative Education Research Group (IERG), of the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University is pleased to announce our 5th International Conference on Imagination and Education. Please join us in our aim to stimulate discussion of imaginative education and its application in classrooms, and to ensure that educational experiences are imaginatively engaging for both teachers and learners.

This year’s confirmed speakers are:

Keynote Speaker:
Vivian Gussin Paley (United States), Thurs. July 19, 2007

Invited Speakers:
Sean Blenkinsop (Canada), Wed. July 18, 2007
Annabella Cant (Romania) Thurs. July 19, 2007
Rosalind Horowitz (United States) Fri. July 20, 2007
Tony Sherborne (United Kingdom) Fri. July 20, 2007
*NEW* David Berliner (United States) Sat. July 21, 2007
Kieran Egan (Canada), Sat. July 21, 2007

Highlighted Sessions:
Mark Fettes & the LUCID Research Project

The conference committee invites proposals related to the conference theme of " Imaginative Education: Provoking Excellence Across the Curriculum” from researchers, graduate students and teacher-practitioners in all areas of education. Proposals are blind, peer reviewed while paper submissions are non-refereed and are published via the world wide web. Proposals are submitted via the online system found at http://www.ierg.net/confs/submit.php?cf=2

For those doing research around themes of imaginative education and who are interested in the possibility of a fully refereed paper publication, we invite 5000 word papers submitted for referee to our 2nd Annual Research Symposium on Imaginative Education. Please visit our website, http://www.ierg.net/confs/callforpapers.php?cf=4 for details about this part of the event.

An individual may submit one individual proposal and one group proposal to the conference so long as the topic is different for each submission. In addition to a proposal to the conference, a paper may be submitted to the symposium, again, so long as each submission is on a different topic. The symposium sessions are scheduled concurrently with conference session times.

All proposals should be submitted into one of the following tracks:

1) Evaluating Imaginative Learning
2) Imagination in Science and/or Mathematics Teaching
3) Imagination in Arts and/or Humanities
4) Implementing Imaginative Education
5) Imaginative Curriculum Design
6) Theory of Imaginative Education
7) Research Symposium

We would be pleased if you would join us at this wonderful celebration of imagination, education, teacher-practitioners, and the awesome city of Vancouver, BC, Canada. We would also appreciate it if you would forward this email to others who may be interested in submitting a proposal or attending this conference.

The Imaginative Education Research Group
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Proposals will be accepted in the following formats:

Single papers (30 min) (abstract max of 250 words)
  • A traditional format during which a paper is presented.
  • Presenters are asked to prepare a 20 minute talk and allow 10 minutes for questions from the audience.

Workshop (60min) (abstract max of 250 words)
  • A session that includes audience participation or interaction as the majority component.
  • Presenters are expected to provide their own materials and handouts.

Workshop/performance (120 min) (abstract max of 250 words)
  • Presenters may propose to incorporate a performance of any medium into a workshop.
  • Sessions are to include at least 60 minutes of discussion and audience participation that will draw on the performance and clearly bring out the theoretical basis that forms the practice and how it relates to the conference theme.
  • The online abstract/proposal must include a clear explanation of the underlying theory that links the performance to the discussion agenda.
  • There are up to 4 of these sessions available at the discretion of the Conference Committee.
  • Staging, lights or other extra-ordinary set up will not be available. Presenters will be expected to provide their own materials etc. but may be able to reserve some commonly used Audio-Video equipment through the Conference Committee.

Imaginative Education in Action lesson plan (60 min) (abstract max of 250 words)
  • Individuals or groups of up to 4 presenters are invited to submit a proposal to teach a successful Imaginative Education Lesson plan based on the theory of imaginative education as theorized and researched by the Imaginative Education Research Group.
  • Abstracts should indicate which Kind(s) of Understanding they will be working from (Mythic, Romantic, Philosophic or Ironic) as well as a description of the content.

Demonstration/Mini-Performance (15 min) (abstract max of 250 words)
  • The IERG would like to give the opportunity to presenters to submit a proposal for one of five demonstration/ mini-performances scheduled to take place during the morning and afternoon breaks on Thursday and Friday.
  • Each demonstration/mini-performance is to last for 5 to 15 minutes maximum
  • Proposals may be for work in any medium. In addition to the online abstract submission process, potential presenters are asked to submit a one page description of their demonstration and how it relates to the conference theme. We ask that you email this explanation to conferences@ierg.net
  • Please note that these demonstrations will take place in the conference foyer so extra-ordinary setup will not be possible.

Virtual Presentation
  • A paper submitted by someone who would like to participate but cannot present in person.

Proposal Evaluation

Proposals will be judged on clarity, quality, content, originality, and relevance to track and conference theme. Please note that the Conference Committee will not consider sessions that promote commercial products and/or services. If you are unsure if your proposal falls into this category, please email the Conference Director before submitting a proposal.

Registration Fees per person:

  • $400 Delegate (College, University, Administrators, Others)
  • $300 K- 12 Practicing Teacher (with proof of status)
  • $100 Student/Retired Teacher (with proof of status)
  • $150 Virtual Registrant
Please go to the Registration page to review all registration options and information. To register now, go to ourONLINE form.

Chairing

All presenters will be asked if they are willing to chair a session(s). This is not compulsory but definitely adds to the collegial atmosphere when diverse presenters participate in this way.

Language of Delivery – English

AV equipment & Materials

  • Presenters are responsible for the costs of any AV equipment that they require other than Overhead Projectors which will be covered by the IERG.
  • Presenters are expected to duplicate any handouts at their own expense.
  • Please review the information provided for presenters at http://www.ierg.net/confs/info.php and http://www.ierg.net/confs/faq.php

Deadlines

  • The 250 words (max) proposal must be received by midnight Pacific time Monday, March 12th, 2007
  • If you are submitting a proposal for the 15 minute demonstration/mini-performance, be sure that you have emailed your one page description to conferences@ierg.net before the deadline or your proposal will be disqualified.
  • Blind Reviews by the Conference Committee will occur during the months of March & April 2007
  • Acceptance will be sent by April 16, 2007
  • All presenters who intend to participate must register using the ONLINE form by May 14th, 2007 to confirm their spot in the program. Presenters who have not registered or made arrangements with the Conference Coordinator by this date may be removed from the program.
  • Indicate Audio-video needs by May 14th, 2007
Please note: dates may be subject to change.

Special Notes for Presenters

  • Currently there are no subsidies or funding grants available from the IERG
  • The IERG does not provide Letters of Invitation except to Invited and Keynote speakers. If you require some non travel related documentation from the Conference Committee, you may email conferences@ierg.net with a detailed explanation of what documentation you require and when you need it by. For travel VISA information we have posted some general information at http://www.ierg.net/confs/travel.php
  • Presenters are expected to:
    • Read the entire Call for Proposal
    • Register ONLINE before May 14th, 2007 to confirm their space.
    • Pay the conference registration fee.
    • Indicate Audio-Video equipment needs.
    • Pay their own expenses to attend the conference.
    • Make their own hotel and flight arrangements.
    • Make their own childcare arrangements

If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, or in the Information for Presenters, Frequently Asked Questions, Travelling to Canada, or Registration pages, please contact us by email at conferences@ierg.net
 
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