Call for Proposals extended to June 1, 2014 Organization of Educational Historians 2014 Annual Conference: September 26-27, 2014 Courtyard by Marriott, River North, Chicago, Ill

Call for Proposals extended to June 1, 2014
Organization of Educational Historians
2014 Annual Conference: September 26-27, 2014
Courtyard by Marriott, River North, Chicago, Ill

Conference Theme
Education as Cultural Citizenship: Formal, Informal,
and Community Pedagogies in History

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joel Spring, Queens College,
Graduate Center, City University of New York

Call for Proposals extended to June 1, 2014
Organization of Educational Historians
2014 Annual Conference: September 26-27, 2014
Courtyard by Marriott, River North, Chicago, Ill

Conference Theme
Education as Cultural Citizenship: Formal, Informal,
and Community Pedagogies in History

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Joel Spring, Queens College,
Graduate Center, City University of New York

The theme of this year’s conference is meant to engender scholarship
that is focused on education as the integration of individuals into
communities of interest. Community in this regard can be interpreted
broadly to include nation-states, tribes, ethnic communities,
professional organizations, etc. A community may be a local entity
such as a Mixtec village in Oaxaca, a religious community, a military
organization, a political organization such as the Socialist Youth
League, or the Girl Scouts. The possibilities are broad. Presenters
may explore formal and/or informal processes of induction into
communities, as well as the conflict and negotiations inherent in the
imposition of dominant cultures upon local and/or marginalized
communities. Papers and presentations are not restricted to topics
that focus on the conference theme. However, proposals that relate to
the conference theme will be grouped into topical sessions and
presented in the main meeting room to accommodate larger audiences.

Submission of Proposals: Scholars are invited submit proposals on
topics within the field of educational history of the United States
and/or of other countries. Senior scholars have found OEH sessions to
be valuable venues to present their work. Graduate students always are
encouraged to present their work within this supportive, yet
challenging, environment. Proposals must be submitted electronically
to the Program Chair Bernardo Gallegos, no later than Sunday, June 1,
2014. Proposals must be sent as Word document attachments in an e-mail
addressed to oeh.conference@yahoo.com The subject line of the e-mail
message should read: "OEH 2014 Proposal."

Length: 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. All proposal
submissions must be accompanied by an abstract of the paper, poster,
panel, symposium, or alternative format presentation composed of no
more than 50 words. All proposals must also include a cover sheet
(described below).

Cover Sheet: Each proposal should have a cover sheet that lists: 1)
title or topic of the proposal; 2) category of the proposal (paper,
symposium, panel, poster, alternative); 3) names, affiliations and
relevant backgrounds of all participants (and, in the case of a
symposium, the title of each participant’s presentation); 4) address,
telephone number, and e-mail address of the person submitting the
proposal and addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of all
other participants; 5) technology needs (see below); and 6) indicate
if you are willing to serve as a session chair and/or proposal
reviewer. The cover sheet will not be sent to proposal reviewers.
After the cover sheet, the proposal must not contain any information
that identifies participant(s) named in the proposal. ALL proposals
and participant information for symposia or panels must be submitted
at one time by the organizer.

Technology: Please indicate on the cover sheet what technology you
require for the conference. OEH can provide a screen, projector and
computer free of charge ONLY if indicated in advance on the cover
sheet. Participants requiring additional technology will need to
provide their own items.
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.

Individual Papers: A paper is a scholarly examination of a topic of
interest to OEH members. Following the cover sheet, a paper proposal
should restate the title of the paper, describe its contents, discuss
its significance, and include a description of historical sources
used. An abstract is also required as described above. Presenters will
have approximately 15 minutes to read or, preferably, summarize their
work.

Symposia: A symposium is composed of participants who deliver brief
presentations based on prepared papers on a common theme. Following
the cover sheet (which should specify the title of each participant’s
presentation), a symposium proposal should include the topic, its
significance, and the titles of the presentations. Most symposia will
be allocated 90 minutes on the program. Time should be allowed for
each presenter, for a discussant or critic, and for audience
participation. Therefore, the organizer of the symposium should plan
accordingly and give each presenter a time limit. A chair and/or a
discussant should be identified on the cover sheet or, alternatively,
can be assigned by the Program Committee.

Panels: A panel discusses a topic as a group rather than through
formal individual presentations. Following the cover sheet, a panel
proposal should indicate the topic, its significance, and the way it
will be approached or discussed. Panelists should keep in mind that
they will have no more than 90 minutes for their discussion, including
audience participation, and plan accordingly. Panel submissions should
identify a session chair to lead the discussion.

Posters. A poster visually presents the researcher’s work in a
creative, comprehensive format. The poster should serve as a reference
and catalyst for conversation with the presenter during the open
poster session. Following the cover sheet, a poster proposal should
indicate the topic, its significance, and the way it will be
approached and presented. Presenters must be present during the
90-minute poster session to answer questions regarding their research.

Alternative Presentations. Proposals that do not fit into the above
categories, such as performance pieces, video productions, debates,
photo assemblages, or other creative endeavors, will also be
considered. They should encourage critical reflection on educational
issues and allow for audience participation. Following the cover
sheet, an alternative proposal should include information on the topic
or content of the presentation, and the method(s) or approach(es)
taken by the presenter(s).

Blind Review and Notification. The Program Committee will review each
proposal. Criteria for review include purpose of the presentation,
theoretical context/framework, contribution to the field, and written
presentation. The person who submitted the proposal will be notified
of the Committee's decision; it is the submitter's responsibility to
notify other presenters of the Committee's decision.

Conference Location: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Chicago – River
North, 30 E. Hubbard Street, Chicago IL 60611, Web Address:
www.marriott.com/CHIWB. Please make your reservations for the meeting
directly with Marriott reservations at 1 800-228-9290 or (312)
329-2500 or electronically through a link on www.edhistorians.org by
September 3, 2014. If calling, please mention you are booking your
room or rooms for the Organization of Educational Historians at the
special conference rate of $177 per night plus applicable taxes
(available September 24-27; Wednesday-Saturday nights). A limited
number of rooms may be available for Saturday night at the conference
room rate—but to get the special rate, Saturday room reservations must
be made at the time you reserve your regular conference rooms. Please
book early because rooms at the conference rate are booked on a
first-come, first-serve basis.

*Registration Required: All individuals whose proposals are accepted
for the 2014 OEH Program are required to pre-register for the
conference.