3rd Cultural Studies in Education Conference 2014 THEME: “What Resistance Looks Like: Learning From Experience, Research, & Activism"

3^rd Cultural Studies in Education Conference 2014

THEME: “What Resistance Looks Like: Learning From Experience, Research, & Activism"
We welcome proposals from diverse fields to provide insights on your work as a teacher, researcher, activist, and community leader. Your proposal should address any of the following questions:
1.     What does resistance look like in your field or area of work?
2.     What are the challenges of doing resistance work?
3.     How do you build collaboration/alliances in resistance to prevent giving up or falling into pessimism or cynicism?
We accept proposals in various formats, including: paper presentations, workshops, roundtables, as well as creative work, such as visual art, film, and performance art.  We seek submissions from those involved in traditional or non-traditional forms of education. We encourage the examination of the social, cultural, political, economic, historical, linguistic, and psychological influences in educational contexts. Possible topics migh include, but are not limited to: youth popular culture(s); identity; immigrant youth, families and communities; pedagogy; teacher education; professional development;  LGTBQIA; disability; visual and performing arts; student/community activist movements and organizing, and so on.
Guidelines for Proposal Submission
Submit your proposal via email (utaustincse@gmail.com) by January 27, 2014. Include the following information: Title, abstract (150-250) words, presentation format, equipment, and/or accommodations needed for the presentation.
This conference is intended to provide a space for students, and community members and organizations to present research focusing on education. It is also intended to provide students an opportunity to gain experience in the process of submitting, preparing, and presenting research at an academic conference. Most importantly, the conference aims to support all participants in all capacities, whether they are emotional, spiritual, and/or academic.