ATE 2011 Annual Meeting
The Caribe Royale Hotel
Orlando, Florida
February 12-16, 2011
Deadline for submitting proposals has been extended to June 10, 2010.
The 2011 Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators will be held in Orlando, Florida, at the Caribe Royale, an all suites hotel. The theme selected by President Terrell Peace is Re-igniting the Passion and Purpose for Teaching.
Conference Strands
Strand 1. The X-Factor in Passionate Teaching. Teacher education today focuses on both academic ability and appropriate dispositions. Some teacher candidates seem to have one but not the other; some appear to have both; others may appear to have neither. What are the invisible attributes that take differing combinations of ability and attitude and give birth to teachers who are good at what they do and love doing it?
Sample questions for investigation:
*What constitutes the “right stuff” for teachers?
*What characteristics or combinations of characteristics will help predict and/or develop passionate, effective teachers?
*Is passionate, effective teaching art or science?
*Are there ways to identify the “intangibles” early in the teacher candidate’s experience?
*What dispositions are important to passionate, effective teaching?
Strand 2. 21st Century Learning. In order to prepare teachers to have a significant impact on students and student learning, we must help them understand both the students and the students’ world. Teachers must also be aware of 21st century technology and research, which will help them, be effective teachers who make a difference.
Sample questions for investigation:
*How can we make effective use of new technology for 21st century learning?
*What are some key characteristics of 21st century learners?
*What do 21st century learners need to know, understand, and be able to do?
*What are some 21st century discoveries from the field of neuroscience and what is the relevance to teaching and learning?
*How are external factors in the community impacting 21st century learners?
Strand 3. Self-Efficacy. In any profession, what we believe about our own ability impacts our ability to perform. Whether you are a salesperson, professional athlete, P-12 teacher, or teacher educator, self-efficacy matters. There are a number of relevant topics that may be explored in relation to this strand.
Sample questions for investigation:
*What do teachers think about their ability to teach?
*How have NCLB and pressures related to AYP impacted teacher self-efficacy?
*How do state accreditation and/or NCATE accreditation impact the self-efficacy of teacher educators?
*How does self-efficacy relate to teacher performance and effectiveness?
*What is the relationship between confidence and competence for teachers or teacher educators?
The 2011 Annual Meeting Planning Committee encourages formats that use multiple presenters, undergraduate and graduate students, classroom teachers, teacher educators at all levels, other school personnel, and policy makers.
Proposals are due June 10, 2010.
Thematic Sessions
Fifty-minute sessions addressing the conference theme or other ATE interests are scheduled for February 14-16. These sessions may include the application of research, position papers, descriptions of existing programs/practices, or innovation in teacher education. The Planning Committee is encouraging the submission of Multiple Paper Formats as one means of bolstering attendance at thematic sessions. Proposals of the following types are encouraged.
A. Multiple Paper Format: This type of thematic session provides an opportunity for authors to present a synopsis of their work. The planning committee will group two papers of a related topic or theme. Each paper will be given approximately 20 minutes to present, followed by a 10-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 approximately 15-20 minute time segments. The paper presentations are grouped by related topics or themes in fifty-minute sessions on February 14-16. A response is provided at the end of the session by a discussant. If a proposal is accepted the written paper is due to respective discussants by January 5, 2011.
E. Emerging Scholars Series: Graduate students and those who have graduated within the last two years are encouraged to apply to participate in the new Association of Teacher Educators’ Emerging Scholars Series. This is a prestigious, highly competitive strand highlighting the work of scholars who are new to academia.
The purpose of the series is to foster a community of emerging scholars within ATE and to create a support network for recent graduates and soon to be graduates. While we strongly encourage research presentations, we will also consider other types of presentations such as conceptual analyses and program descriptions. Participants’ presentations will be grouped by topic and assigned an ATE Facilitator to coordinate and mentor during the session. Participants will also attend a reception that will allow them to engage with more experienced scholars in conversation around issues such as navigating the job market, thriving in the first two years, preparing articles for publication, or balancing teaching, research, and service.
To be considered for this new program, select the Emerging Scholars Series as an option when submitting your proposal.
Proposal Format:
Each proposal, regardless of format, must include all items under A (Cover Page) and B (Abstract of Presentation) as outlined below:
A. Cover Page
1. Title of the Session
2. Type of Session: Identify as one of the following: Multiple Paper Presentation, Single Paper Presentation, Research Session, Roundtable Discussion, or Emerging Scholars’ Series.
3. Session Organizer: Name, title, institution, e-mail and mailing addresses, 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. Teacher Educator Standards: Select the appropriate Teacher Educator Standard(s) that aligns with your submission: 1) Teaching; 2) Cultural Competence; 3) Scholarship; 4) Professional Development; 5) Program Development; 6) Collaboration; 7) Public Advocacy; 8) Teacher Education Program; 9) Vision. See ATE Website for more complete descriptions.
7. 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 that do not include this summary or go beyond the thirty-word limit summary may not be considered. The summary may be edited by the program committee prior to the conference.
8. ATE Participation and Professional Role: Please identify your professional role (e.g., college or university faculty member, college or university administrator, graduate student, classroom teacher, preK-12 administrator) and level of ATE involvement (member, non-member, conference newcomer).
Please note that all proposals are blind-reviewed and that this information will in no way affect the status of your proposal but will be used for scheduling accepted proposals and for communicating with presenters about other role-specific opportunities offered via ATE.
B. Abstract of Presentation
Thematic for Single Paper, Multiple Paper, or Roundtable
1. Title
2. Type of Presentation (Single Paper, Multiple Paper, Roundtable)
3. Objective(s) of the Presentation
4. Relationship to Conference Theme/Strands
5. Abstract of Presentation (250-500 words)
6. Audience Participation
Thematic for Research Paper or Emerging Scholar Paper
1. Title
2. Introduction and Theoretical Framework
3. Research Objective(s)
4. Methods or Techniques for Data Collection
5. Results/Conclusions/Implications for Teacher Education
The committee may not review a proposal that does not follow this format. Proposals will be reviewed on the basis of how well each component of the abstract is addressed in the submission.
Due Dates and Submission:
Proposals must be submitted by June 10, 2010, through the All Academic, Inc. web site. Click here to go to that link or go to the ATE website to access the submission link. If you are submitting a proposal for the 2011 Annual Meeting, you should create a new account in order to submit the proposal. Information in “Part A. Cover Page” should be entered in spaces where indicated on the proposal submission website. Only “Part B. Abstract of Presentation” (without proposal submitter identification) should be uploaded to the All Academic, Inc. site for review.
General Information
A. Formats that utilize multiple presenters are encouraged. Graduate students, classroom teachers, 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. ATE does not provide audiovisual equipment. 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.
E. All communication is with the session organizer who is responsible for communicating with other presenters of that session.
2011 ATE Annual Meeting Planning Committee
Terrell Peace, President
Nancy Gallavan, Planning Committee Co-Chair
Shirley Lefever-Davis,Planning Committee Co-Chair
David Ritchey, Executive Director
Billy G. Dixon, Meetings Coordinator
John McIntyre, Program ADS
Ed Pultorak, Revenue Sponsorship ADS
David McCarthy, Photographer ADS
Linda Fisher, Special Events ADS
Marilyn Nicholas, Registration ADS
Subcommittee Chairs
Christie McIntyre, John McIntyre, Program Co-Chairs
Freddie Bowles, Cathy Pearman, Special Events Co-Chairs
Cynthia Hutchinson, Local Arrangements Co-Chair
George Fero, Marie Fero, Publicity Co-Chairs
