Organization of Educational Historians--2013 Annual Meeting Call for Papers

Organization of Educational Historians
2013 Annual Conference
Chicago, IL—October 4-5
CONFERENCE THEME
Exploring Landscapes of Learning: Questions, Methods, and New Territories

This conference theme invites proposals to explore learning in all its
forms, to inquire into the vast array of settings, processes, and
kinds of learning found in the past. The range of potential topics is
meant to be construed broadly, as are the ranges of potential inquiry
questions, investigative techniques, and source materials. In the
landscapes around schools and other formal institutions, as well as in
the many landscapes that constitute human affairs, what kinds of
learning occur? Through what processes? How does learning aggregate
and accumulate to reshape landscapes over time (including its often
unexpected results)? By what means might historians identify and take
stock of the processes and products of learning? What implications
might efforts to do so hold for historians’ perception and practice of
their work? Whether through case studies, synthetic interpretation,
historiographical and conceptual critique, or other modes of analysis,
the conference encourages inquiry and exploration of these and related
questions about education and learning in history.

Submission of Proposals
The conference is open to proposals for topics that are unrelated to
the theme. However, proposals that do address the theme will be given
priority consideration. Accepted proposals that address the conference
theme will be grouped into sessions held in the main meeting room that
accommodates larger audiences.

Proposals for papers, panels, symposia, and alternative formats should
be between 500-750 words. A proposal should restate the title of the
paper, describe its contents, discuss its significance, and include a
description of historical sources used. The proposal should contain no
information indicating the identities of participants. The proposal
must be accompanied by an abstract (composed of no more than 50 words)
and a cover sheet. The cover sheet will not be sent to proposal
reviewers. For fuller elaboration of presentation formats and
submission requirements, see the OEH website:
http://www.edhistorians.org/

Proposals must be submitted no later April 1, 2013. Proposals will be
accepted only as Word document attachments, received via e-mail. Send
proposals to the program chair, Dr. Glenn P. Lauzon, at
glauzon@iun.edu The e-mail message’s subject line should read: "OEH
2013 Proposal."

Blind Review and Notification: The OEH Program Committee will review
each proposal. Criteria for review include purpose of the
presentation, theoretical context/framework, contribution to the
field, and written presentation.

American Education History Journal: All papers presented at the annual
meeting can be submitted for peer review and possible publication in
the American Educational History Journal.
Registration: All individuals whose proposals are accepted are
required to pre-register for the conference.

Conference Location: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Chicago – River
North, 30 E. Hubbard Street, Chicago IL 60611; web address:
www.marriott.com/CHIWB.