CALL FOR PROPOSALS

THEME: Compulsory Education and Beyond

1. improving on compulsory education (or universal/basic education, etc. as it may be termed in other contexts), and
2. developing beyond compulsory education, e.g. at pre-primary and post-lower secondary levels.

Subthemes

1. Policy and Resource Allocation
2. Curriculum and Teaching
3. Teacher Preparation and Development
4. School Improvement and School Leadership
5. Compulsory Education in Asian Contexts
6. Developments at Pre- and Post-compulsory stages (e.g. early childhood, upper secondary)
7. Support Services (e.g. special needs provision, extra-curricular activities)

Proposal Submissions

1. Proposals are invited for (a) papers (b) posters (c) symposia (d) workshops.
Papers must be original work. Please note that proposals which do not address the main theme or one of its sub-themes will NOT be considered.
2. Languages for presentation: Chinese or English
3. Procedures for submission: Submit (1) Proposal Form, (2) a printed copy of the abstract on a separate sheet, and (3) a disk with the abstract saved as a text file, to
The Secretariat, HKERA Conference,
c/o Faculty of Education, The Chinese University of Hong Kong,
Shatin, Hong Kong.
Enquires: (852)26096928; Email: pchan@cuhk.edu.hk; Fax: (852)26036850
4. Deadline for Proposals: August 30, 1997. Submission of proposals will be acknowledged.
5. Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance: September 30, 1997.
6. Deadline for Full Papers (for paper presentation): OCTOBER 15, 1997
7. Registration Fees: Presenters whose proposals are accepted will be invited toregister for the conference. Non-HKERA members: $250 (US$35). HKERA members (1997/98): Free. (Please do not send registration fee at this stage.)

Guidelines on presentations

1. A paper should be a report of a finished or near-finished research study, which should include the theoretical framework, methodology, analysis and interpretation of results, and conclusion. The proposals should be 600-900 words in length.
2. If the application is accepted, 3 copies of the entire paper should be submitted.
3. Duration: 30 minutes, including discussion

1. A poster session combines the graphic display of research findings and the main features of this study ( Background, Sample, Method, Procedure and Conclusion).
2. The proposal should be 300-500 words in length.
3. A poster presenter will be assigned a poster board (approximately 4ft x 6ft) for display of materials that should be visible from approximately 3-5 feet. Presenters should be prepared to discuss with participants throughout the poster session.

1. A symposium is an in-depth discussion of a theme by a panel of speakers. The convener of the panel is responsible for the organization and conduct of the symposium.
2. Proposals should be 300-500 words in length. Please specify in the Proposal Form whether you need 1 hour or 2 hours.

1. Workshops are intended to provide opportunities for participants to acquire knowledge or skills in education in order to promote further research in Hong Kong.
2. A workshop will be conducted by a tutor who will design the content and determine the amount of tuition time required (1 hour).
3. Proposals should be 300-500 words in length.

Return (1) this form (available in Chinese MS-Word format via ftp ^#), (2) a hard copy of your proposal on a separate sheet, (3) a diskette with your proposal saved as a text file to:

The Secretariat

HKERA 14th Annual Conference

c/o Faculty of Education

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Shatin, Hong Kong

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