Call for Proposals (pdf)

Scholarship of Teaching and Engagement Conference
March 22 and 23, 2012 Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah

Call For Proposals

Please have all submissions in by January 15, 2012. All proposals will be peer reviewed and chosen by January 2012.

The theme for the 2012 Scholarship of Teaching and Engagement (SoTE) Conference is a “Reaching New Heights through Engagement”. When faculty are primarily concerned with student learning and teaching methods are grounded in scholarly evaluation of what works and what does not, learning becomes a revitalized process for all involved, a celebration. Please come and share your experiences and data about how to improve teaching, student learning, and community engagement. All disciplines are welcome.
For all proposals, please indicate the type of presentation you are proposing and the following information:
  • Abstract of the presentation (100 word maximum)
  • Detailed description of the presentation (500 word maximum) that includes the objectives of the presentation, rationale, key concepts and themes, and a summary of major points

Types of Presentations

Note: All sessions will be scheduled for 75 minutes.

PAPERS:

Presentation Time: 20 minutes, plus 5 minutes for Q&A These papers are typically brief, condensed presentations of specific findings, case study reports, or work-in-progress descriptions.

ROUND TABLES:

Presentation time: 35 minutes x 2 (present twice in each session).
These sessions allow maximum interaction in informal, small-group discussions on a single topic. Typically, the presenter will be showcasing materials or information with a group of about 8-10 participants. The goal is to give participants enough information on the topic to help them apply or utilize the teaching method or data in their own classrooms. It is common in round table sessions to provide handouts for participants to take with them.

After discussing the topic for 35 minutes, participants will have the opportunity to switch tables and another group will arrive.

SYMPOSIA/PANEL DISCUSSION:

Presentation time: 65-75 minutes
These are group presentations usually involving a chair or moderator and a small group of experts discussing a common theme or related research. The Moderator of the session should organize the presentation and submit the proposal; the proposal should list those expected to participate and the proposed titles of their presentations. The major difference between a symposium and a panel discussion is that panel discussions tend to be more interactive with the audience. It is also common in Symposia for the Moderator to reserve some time to comment and summarize the presentations of the experts.

PANEL DISCUSSION:

In contrast to a Symposium, a panel discussion is intended to represent a group discussion by a panel of experts on a specific topic. The audience may also be included in the discussion. Often, the session begins with an introduction to the topic followed by short presentation (e.g. 10 minutes or less) by the experts describing their own perspective or approach to the topic. The mederator then will ask the participants to discuss the issues and react to each other's presentations. The moderator may also include the audience and encourage the audience to participate in the discussion.

POSTER SESSIONS:

Because undergraduate involvement in research is defined as a “high impact practice”, the goals of the poster sessions are to:
  1. Highlight undergraduate or graduate student research and findings
  2. Present faculty research related to scholarship of teaching, learning, and engagement in a concise format.
In both situations, poster proposals that are linked to learning, teaching, or engagement will receive preference over other types of research work.

Examples of Previous SoTE Presentations
The following are the titles of presentations previously given at the SoTE Conference. These may be useful in terms of thinking about the types of presentations that are more likely to be accepted.
  • Encourage Native American College Student Persistence
  • Using 19th Century Voices to Reflect on Current Teaching Practices in Math
  • Real-world Application in the Classroom: Utilizing Current Research and Case-Analysis Methodology to Enhance Student Learning
  • Assessment Outcomes of Service-Learning in Upper Division Earth Science Courses
  • Using Metacognitive Instruments to Enhance Student Learning
  • Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Service Learning
  • Canagaraja’s Global English Theories as Engaged Teaching Strategies
  • Advanced Spanish and Service-Learning: The “Club de Lectura” at a Middle School
  • Using Learning Portfolios to Assess Student Performance in International Internships
  • Evaluating the Impact of Peer Mentors on Student Resistance
  • Partnering with Industry to Improve Environmental Sustainability and Motivate Student Learning

Request For Proposals Form

Deadline for Submission for Proposals is January 15, 2012.

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