Call for Papers “Innovation for Equity in Rural Education” First International Symposium for Innovation in Rural Education
19 June 2008 – 13:49Deadline: Full papers and all Abstracts are due: 4 August 2008
First AnnouncementISFIRE 2009 Innovation for Equity in Rural Education
First International Symposium for Innovation in Rural Education 11-14 February 2009
University of New England
Armidale, Australia ISFIRE 2009 ISFIRE will emphasise the obligation of the global education community towards influencing policy aimed at delivering equitable and socially just outcomes [...]
Deadline: Full papers and all Abstracts are due: 4 August 2008
First Announcement
ISFIRE 2009
Innovation for Equity in Rural Education
First International Symposium for Innovation in Rural Education
11-14 February 2009
University of New England
Armidale, Australia
ISFIRE 2009
ISFIRE will emphasise the obligation of the global education community towards influencing policy aimed at delivering equitable and socially just outcomes for rural students. Importantly, ISFIRE will offer an international forum for sharing research findings, innovative ideas and evaluated approaches linked to positive, practical action.
ISFIRE is organised around eight themes. Papers are encouraged that address issues, and present innovative solutions, within these themes.
The official language of ISFIRE 2009 is English.
Rural Education
The overarching theme of ISFIRE 2009 concerns innovative strategies for improving equity in rural education. International data confirm that for many countries the learning achievements of students in rural areas are often significantly below those achieved by peers in metropolitan areas. This geographical divide in student achievement challenges principles of equity in education and underscores a most significant challenge currently facing global education.
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Call for Papers
We are pleased to announce our first call for papers. Authors can choose to present full papers, proposals, or posters around the eight Symposium themes.
- Online submission opens: 18 June 2008
- Full papers and all Abstracts are due: 4 August 2008.
- Notification of acceptance: 1 October 2008
ISFIRE will be an international forum for sharing research findings, innovative ideas and evaluated approaches linked to positive, practical action.
The symposium will have a particular focus on using research to influence policy aimed at delivering socially just outcomes for rural students and communities.
ISFIRE is organised around eight themes. Papers are encouraged that address issues, and present innovative solutions, within these themes. More details are available here.
Important dates
Full papers and all Abstracts due: 4 August 2008
Notification of acceptance: 1 October 2008
Types of submissions
Authors can choose to present full papers, proposals, or posters.
Full paper (max. 4000 words including references) plus Abstract (max. 200 words). Papers will be refereed by two members of the Scientific Committee and included in the Symposium Proceedings.
Proposals for presentation (when full paper refereeing is not required)
Abstract (max. 300 words)
Posters
Abstract (max. 200 words)
Note:
All abstracts will be refereed and included in the Program booklet. However, only refereed full papers will be included in the Symposium Proceedings. Details about submissions and formatting guidelines can be found here.
Symposium themes
There are eight symposium themes and suggested issues, with more detail about these available here.
1. Promoting Rural Policy Initiatives
2. Nurturing the Rural Teacher Experience
3. Enhancing Rural Student Experience/Growth
4. Building Rural School Communities
5. Responding to Cultural Diversity
6. Optimising the Curriculum
7. Improving Resources in Rural Schools
8. Addressing Special Issues in Rural Education
Symposium Co-chairs
Dr Chris Reading
Symposium Convenor
Associate Director – ICT Education
SiMERR National Centre
School of Education
University of New England
ARMIDALE NSW 2351
Phone: +61 2 6773 5060 Fax: +61 2 6773 4291
Email: ISFIRE2009@une.edu.au
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Source: ISFIRE 2009 Official Website
