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NABE 2012 Proposals
"Celebrating our Multicultural Nation through Bilingual Education"
(Proposal Guidelines)
(Electronic Form)
The 41th Annual International Bilingual Education Conference of the National Association for Bilingual Education will be held on February 15-17, 2012, in Dallas, Texas at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
In addition to inviting nationally and internationally recognized keynote and featured speakers, NABE is soliciting presentations from the field for concurrent sessions.
NABE wishes to reach out to the many bilingual communities in the US and beyond. NABE especially invites paper on: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Hebrew, Arabic, French, Portuguese, English, French and other Creoles, Native-Hawaiian, Hawaiian Pidgin, Native Alaskan languages, Filipino (Tagalog), Yiddish, Ladino, Welsh along with other indigenous and endangered languages.
In addition to the abstract guidelines set forth for the particular category to which you are applying, the NABE Program Committee will judge proposals based on the following criteria:
1. The relevance of the session to the needs of conference participants
2. The ability of the proposal to demonstrate innovative approaches
3. The interest level of the topic
4. The applicability to instruction
5. The relevance to current research
TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS
SHORT PAPERS (20 MINUTES):
Definition: A brief discussion of issues in bilingual education reflecting theory, research, practice, or their connections.
• Purpose: to briefly describe a research project, idea or activity, (but NOT demonstrate the activity) and direct interested parties to more detailed information. Descriptions of research projects (completed or in progress), program design and implementation; policies and procedures; and teacher preparation and development are suitable topics.
• Guidelines: allow 15 minutes to present and five minutes for audience questions/discussion
• Abstract: should include a detailed description of the topic to be covered.
DESCRIPTIVE REPORTS (60 MINUTES):
• Definition: a detailed discussion of activity thepresenter is carrying out related to the theory or practice of bilingual education
• Purpose: to describe, NOT demonstrate the activity.Descriptions of program design and implementation; policies andprocedures; and teacher preparation and development are suitable topics.
• Guidelines: allow 15 minutes to present and five minutes for audience questions/discussion
• Abstract: should include description of the topic to be covered
RESEARCH PAPERS (60 MINUTES):
• Definition: a description and /or discussion of research relating to bilingual education and the development of bilingualism
• Purpose: to share empirical research or well-documented theoretical/practical perspectives. Also acceptable are critical reviews of literature, policy studies, well-documented historical studies, critiques, etc.
• Guidelines: use handouts and audio-visual aids, present a summary rather than reading a prepared text
• Abstract: should include the main premise of the paper, a summary of supporting evidence, and the conclusion
DEMONSTRATIONS (90 Minutes):
• Definition: presentations which show a specific teaching or testing technique and/or materials
• Purpose: to demonstrate how something is done
• Guidelines: provide a brief description of the underlyingtheory, include handouts and audio-visual aids, and activelyinvolve participants
• Abstract: should include an explanation of the purpose of the demonstration and a description of what will be demonstrated
SYMPOSIA (90 Minutes):
• Definition: panel of presentations which provide a forumfor a group of scholars, teachers, administrators, parents, or business and government representatives
• Purpose: to discuss specific pedagogical, policy or research issues from a variety of perspectives with alternative solutions presented
• Guidelines: provide time for audience discussion
• Abstract: should include a description of the topic, along with the names, titles, affiliations and specific contributions to the symposium of each of the presenters
WORKSHOPS (90 Minutes):
• Definition: intensive sessions in which participants develop methods or materials, design research studies, analyze research data
• Purpose: to confront and solve actual teaching or researchproblems
• Guidelines: workshops MUST provide participants with the opportunity to actively participate, emphasis is on providinghands-on experience vs. lecturing
• Abstract: should include the goal of the workshop, asummary of the theoretical background, and a description of activities to be conducted during the workshop
PLEASE NOTE:
1. In order for readers to fairly judge the quality of a proposed presentation, proposals should indicate clearly what the session will cover and how; the title should reflect what is to be done in the presentation; and the appropriate type of presentation should be selected.
2. NABE will accept and schedule no more than two (2) proposals per person. Presenters, as a condition of acceptance, must be available any conference day for scheduling. Any requests made for scheduling will not be guaranteed.
3. Commercial and non-commercial proposals will be judged in separate competitions. Please check the appropriate box on the proposal form. Commercial proposals include all those submitted or sponsored by profit-making firms.
4. For presentations in languages other than English, the title and the 50-word description should be in the language of the presentation, but the abstract must be in English.
All Proposals Must Be Submitted ELECTRONICALY (MAIL OR EMAIL PROPOSAL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) No Later Than August 31, 2011
Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent by October 15, 2011
NOTE: NABE DOES NOT WAIVE REGISTRATION FEES FOR PRESENTERS, AS A CONDITION OF ACCEPTANCE, ALL SESSION PRESENTERS MUST REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE AND MUST BE AVAILABLE TO PRESENT ON ANY DAY OF THE CONFERENCE.
For more information:
PROPOSAL PREPARATION GUIDELINES
PROPOSAL FORM
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