Submission Guidelines
The speakers are required to submit their proposals online. The deadline for proposal submission is 20 February 2024. Submissions should include a 250-word abstract and a 50-word bio data. The proposal should, at no instance, include or refer to the name of the presenter or presenters, or the name of their institution for objectivity purposes.
Please note that you can make multiple submissions on condition that you have co-authors who will also be attending the convention. In order to include more presenters on the program, we cannot list the same person as the first author in more than one proposal.
Proposal for a Research Presentation
The proposal for a Research Presentation should summarize the purpose of the study with supporting evidence from literature, the relevance of the study to the theme of the convention, the methodology including the data collection and analysis procedures, and the findings. It should also include the researcher’s insights gained from the process as well as the future or classroom implications of the study.
Proposal for a Theme-Based Presentation
The proposal for a Theme-Based Presentation should clearly outline the chosen sub-theme from the convention’s predetermined topics (The use of AI in ELT / Social Justice in ELT Classrooms / Continuous Professional Development), and should articulate how the presentation aligns with the convention theme. The proposal should describe the teaching or learning ideas, approaches, implementations, or best practices that can inspire creativity and promote effective teaching methods.
Proposal for a Workshop
The proposal for a Workshop should provide a brief summary of the philosophy behind the idea or procedure to be presented and clearly explain how the idea or procedure is relevant to the theme of the convention. It should also describe the steps that the presenter intends to follow while delivering the workshop. Submissions must clearly articulate the objectives of the workshop and how the proposed activities will contribute to the cognitive or practical experience of the participants. Presenters are encouraged to emphasize the interactive nature of the session, detailing how they plan to engage the audience and facilitate a dynamic environment.
Proposal for a Poster Presentation
The poster should summarize the purpose of the study, the relevance of the study to the theme of the convention, the methodology and the findings. It should also include the insights of the researcher(s) gained from the process as well as the future or classroom implications of the study.
Criteria for Selection
Selection will be carried out by a board of referees. Originality, novelty of issue, relevance to the theme and adherence to the above guidelines will be the major criteria for selection. Please note that the conveners reserve the right to decline proposals without providing reason.
