2016 Conference Call for Proposals, TexTESOL State Conference

2016 Conference Call for Proposals

Theme: Exploring Innovation INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE Professionals and scholars from all English language teaching (ELT) educational contexts worldwide and all related fields and content areas are invited to submit proposals for the 2016 TexTESOL State Conference. Proposals are refereed by TESOL and/or TexTESOL members who have expertise in the content areas designated on the proposals.PROPOSAL SUBMISSION AND DEADLINE All proposals must be submitted online using the CONFERENCE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM by 11:59 PM on July 31, 2016.

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES To assist in the development of your proposal, PROPOSAL GUIDELINES are available. The guidelines are formatted to correspond to the order in which information will be requested during your online submission process. TYPES OF SESSIONS Teaching Tip (20 minutes, 2 presenter max.): Similar in content to a practice-oriented presentation but shorter. The teaching tip session is an oral summary that discusses the presenter’s work in relation to practice. Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes, 3 presenter max.): A session that shows, as well as tells, a technique for teaching or testing. The presenter should spend no more than 10 minutes explaining the underlying theory. Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes, 3 presenter max.): An oral summary with occasional reference to notes or a text that discusses the presenters’ topic and work in relation to theory and/or practice. Discussion Group (45 minutes, 3 presenter max.): An opportunity to discuss a hot topic in TESOl in a structured round table format. The discussion leader(s) should have a strong knowledge of the designated topic and should include the audience in the discussion. Workshop (1 hour, 30 minutes; 6 presenter max.): A carefully structured, hands-on professional development activity. The presenter(s) and participants tackle a problem or develop specific teaching or research techniques. PROPOSAL TECHNICAL ASSSISTANCE Please email proposals@textesol3.org with any questions you have during your proposal formulation and/or submission.