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New Orleans 2008 Online Call for Proposals
NOTE: Call for Proposals is now closed. Following information outlines the structure of the program.
ATE 2008 Annual Meeting
Sheraton New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
February 24-27, 2008
 The 2008 Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana. The theme selected by President Terry James is Multiple Realities in Teacher Education: Exemplars that Address Dilemmas, Conundrums, and Processes.
The 2008 Annual Meeting Planning Committee invites proposals that address the conference theme, “Multiple Realities in Teacher Education: Exemplars that Address Dilemmas, Conundrums, and Processes.” The focus of this conference is upon the point of intersection where concepts and ideas meet decision-making…that point where we begin to understand the limitations of our original visions, where we must make tough choices among equally attractive or unattractive alternatives (dilemmas); where we must choose courses of action although we realize any chosen course may fall short of expectations (conundrums). Our primary interest is learning more about how those decisions were made, including sharing insights, on the competing ideas, philosophies, and political considerations that had to be addressed (processes). We are particularly interested in learning about those successes that others might emulate (exemplars). The theme is organized into six strands, and proposals are sought for these strands:
I. Recruitment of diverse populations
* How can teacher educators design teacher preparation programs to meet the needs of diverse students in K-12?
* How should teacher educators select candidates more likely to be successful in challenging teaching environments?
* What changes need to be made in admission criteria to enhance the likelihood teacher education graduates will be successful in all situations
II. Clinical/field experiences and internships
* How can teacher educators design field experiences to address the multiple demands and realities facing tomorrow’s educators?
* How can teacher educators arrange multiple placements that reflect tomorrow’s school populations?
* How can teacher educators enhance opportunities for candidates to observe and be actively involved in best practices?
III. Policy making
* How can teacher education programs make a greater impact on the creation of educational policy?
* What professional development is needed for teacher educators to become more actively involved in developing educational policy?
IV. Research
* How can teacher educators use research to assist the education community to identify conundrums and provide solutions to these dilemmas?
* How can teacher educators facilitate the development of action research to provide site-based solutions to educational challenges that inhibit student learning?
* How can teacher educators empower their candidates to develop research-based solutions to educational problems?
V. Program design and delivery
* How can teacher educators design and deliver programs to prepare teachers to meet the needs of diverse learners?
* How should teacher education programs be evaluated to determine if they meet the needs of diverse populations?
VI. Career-long professional development programs
* How can teacher educators/institutions design and implement career-long development programs for teachers?
* How should undergraduate teacher education programs be designed to inspire a commitment to life-long learning.
The 2008 Planning Committee encourages formats that use multiple presenters, undergraduate and graduate students, classroom teachers, teacher educators at all levels, and policy makers.
Professional Clinics:
Two-and-one-half hour clinics on Sunday, February 24, 2008, involve participants in activities that focus on the application of models, procedures, and materials or research. Proposals are due by June 30, 2007.
Thematic Sessions:
Fifty-minute sessions addressing the conference theme or other ATE interests are scheduled for February 25-27. These sessions may include the application of research, position papers, descriptions of existing programs/practices, or innovation in teacher education. Proposals of the following types are encouraged.
A. Multiple Paper Format
A thematic session provides an opportunity for authors to present a synopsis of their work. Generally, two or three related topics will be grouped by the planning committee. Each presenter will be given 10-12 minutes to present; followed by a 20 minute-question-and-answer-session.
B. Single Paper Format
Single-paper presentations provide an opportunity for participants to share a synopsis of their work. The presenter typically allows 30-35 minutes to present followed by 15-20 minutes of discussion.
C. Roundtable Format
Roundtables are informal sessions during which a presenter is seated at a table to discuss works-in-progress that may not be ready for formal presentation. Tables are numbered to allow conference attendees to easily identify an individual presenter’s session. Each discussion lasts 50 minutes.
D. Research Reports
Research papers are presented in 10-12 minute time segments. The paper presentations on related topics are grouped in fifty-minute sessions on February 25-27. A response is provided at the end of the session by a session chair/responder. If a proposal is accepted the written paper is due to respective responders by January 5, 2008. Research should be original and not published prior to the conference.
E. Graduate Student Research Forum
Graduate student papers (dissertations, proposals, theses, major papers) are presented in 10-12 minute time segments. Papers on related topics are grouped in fifty-minute sessions. Mentors meet with the graduate students prior to the sessions to provide specific feedback, answer questions, and give tips on paper presentation. Advisors/chairs/ATE sponsors are encouraged to attend with their students.
Proposal Submission
A. Cover Page for all submissions consists of one page which must include the following:
1. Title of the Session
2. Type of Session: Identify as Professional Clinic, Thematic Session, or Research. If Thematic Session indicate your preference: Single Paper, Multiple Paper, or Roundtable.
3. Session Organizer: Name, title, institution, e-mail and mailing address, fax number, and office telephone number.
4. Additional Presenters: Same information as Session Organizer
5. Subject Descriptors: Identify the strand this presentation most closely relates to and include three one-or-two word descriptors for the subject index.
6. Summary for Conference Program: Describe the session in thirty words or less for use in the conference program. Be precise in describing the content of the session to aid attendees in selecting topics relevant to their interests. Proposals which do not include this summary or go beyond the thirty word summary may not be considered. Summary may be edited by the program committee prior to the conference.
7. Participation: State whether you have previously presented at an annual ATE conference or if you are a graduate student.
B. Description of Presentation
Because proposals are subject to blind review, only title and abstract should be included.
All Proposals for Professional Clinics, Professional Clinics, and Thematic Sessions must include the following:
1. Title
2. Objective(s) of Presentation
3. Relationship to Conference Theme/Strands
4. Abstract of Presentation (250-500 words)
5. Description of Audience Participation
Research Reports (including Graduate Student Research Forum) must contain:
1. Title
2. Introduction and Theoretical framework
3. Research Objectives
4. Methods or Techniques of Data Collection
5. Results/Conclusions/Implications for Teaching and Teacher Education
Due Dates and Submission:
Due date for proposals has passed.
General Information
A. Formats which utilize multiple presenters are encouraged. Graduate students and new ATE members are especially encouraged to submit proposals.
B. All presenters are required to pre-register for the conference. Presenters should have 20 copies of handouts or materials for the attendees.
C. Audiovisual equipment is not provided by ATE. However, ATE will provide the name of an agency that can be contacted for individual presentation arrangements.
D. Information used in the program is copied from the proposal cover page. ATE reserves editorial rights. All communication is with the session organizer who is responsible for communicating with other presenters of that session.
2008 ATE Annual Meeting National Planning Committee
Terry L. James, President
Annette D. Digby, Co-Chair
Carrie Robinson, Co-Chair
David Ritchey, Executive Director
Billy G. Dixon, Meetings Coordinator
Subcommittee Chairs
Program: Gwendolyn Benson and Linda Houser
Local Arrangements: Karen Callender and Shirley Lefever-Davis
Special Functions: Fanchon Funk and Gwendolyn Middlebrooks
Publicity: Scott Hopkins and Vel Moss
Revenue Sponsorship: Robert Fisher
Program Book: John McIntyre
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