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IA Call for Proposals 2012 (Download Form) Please send your proposal by April 1, 2012 preferably via email as a Mircrosoft Word attachment to doppen@ohio.edu or send three hard copies by regular mail to the address below. Dr. Frans H. Doppen Opening Windows to the World 92nd NCSS Annual Conference With its spectacular setting on Puget Sound, vibrant historical legacy, ever-changing cultural diversity and high tech aura, Seattle opens windows to a myriad of worlds. We invite you to think about how you can open one of these windows as you craft your proposal. Keep in mind that the 2012 conference will draw attendees from both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border, as well as other countries. We will be looking for proposals that speak to the conference subthemes while also addressing the common concerns of social studies educators everywhere. 2012 Conference Sub-Themes I. Windows to Literacy in a Digital Age Communicating effectively — through reading, writing, speaking, and listening — is essential in today's world. How do we engage learners in powerful literacy experiences to understand and communicate about their world? How do we support students, immersed in technology, to become critical consumers and producers of information and thoughtfully engaged citizens? II. Windows to the Past Learning about the past requires students to develop a set of skills to reason, critique, and connect with history in ways they find personally meaningful. How do we invite students to participate in authentic historical inquiry and in the process of "doing" history? III. Windows to a Sustainable Future New knowledge and ways of thinking are necessary to achieve economic prosperity and a sustainable future. How do we encourage students to explore and apply concepts of social and environmental sustainability? What personal interaction and civic engagement strategies help young people acquire and apply the skills and dispositions needed to become competent and responsible citizens? IV. Windows to Excellence in Equity Multicultural education develops citizens in democratic societies by considering the needs of all students. How can we integrate issues of social justice and diversity (including race, ethnicity, culture, language, religion, gender, sexuality, abilities/disabilities, socio-economic levels) into social studies classrooms? How can we facilitate learning for every student in our increasingly multicultural nation and world? V. Windows to Global Interdependence Global interdependence has intensified and accelerated the pace of change in our communities, nation, and across the globe. How are these changes reshaping our rapidly evolving social, economic and political institutions? How do we prepare young people for the challenges of an interdependent world? VI. Windows to the Pacific Northwest and Pacific Rim The Pacific Northwest is a distinctive region shaped both by the indigenous peoples and immigrants who settled here and its location on the Pacific Rim. How has its geographic setting influenced the economy and culture of this region? How do we help students examine their place and prospects in this dynamic environment? VII. Windows to the Work We Do Teaching well requires professional development that enhances our knowledge, skills, and understanding of those we teach, what we teach, and how we teach. How can cutting-edge research and the sharing of best practices help us meet the challenges of engaging all students, differentiating instruction, and closing the achievement gap? |
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