CALL FOR PROPOSALS

National Association for Developmental Education

33rd Annual Conference

February 25 – 28, 2009

Greensboro, North Carolina

NOTE: See Links at the end of this page for printable copies of Call for Poster Sessions Proposals, Registration Fees, Tour Information, Keynote Speakers, and Hotel Reservations.

		33^rd Annual Conference National Association for Developmental Education February 25 – 28, 2009 Greensboro, North Carolina
NADE 2009: Where Excellence Blooms Share your experiences with promoting excellence in
Administration Assessment Cognition/Learning Theory Computers/Technology Counseling Diversity Learning Centers		Learning Strategies Mathematics/Science Professional Development Reading Research Tutoring Writing
When submitting your proposal, please keep the following in mind: Definition of Developmental Education
Developmental Education is a field of practice and research within higher education with a theoretical foundation in developmental psychology and learning theory. It promotes the cognitive and affective growth of all postsecondary learners, at all levels of the learning continuum. Developmental Education is sensitive and responsive to the individual differences and special needs among learners. Developmental Education programs and services commonly address academic preparedness, diagnostic assessment and placement, affective barriers to learning, and development of general and discipline-specific learning strategies.
NADE Goals
To preserve and make possible educational opportunity for each postsecondary learner. To develop in each learner the skills and attitudes necessary for the attainment of academic career and life goals. To ensure proper placement by assessing each learner's level of preparedness for college coursework. To maintain academic standards by enabling learners to acquire competencies needed for success in mainstream college courses. To enhance the retention of students. To promote the continued development and application of cognitive and affective learning theory.
Proposals for the NADE 2009 Conference
You are invited to submit proposals for NADE's 33^rd Annual Conference in Greensboro, NC. Join your colleagues as we explore excellence in Developmental Education. NADE supports educators in postsecondary education who are “helping under prepared students prepare, prepared students advance, and advanced students excel.” The Program Committee for the 2009 NADE Conference invites presentations that share expertise and insights into the very important and complex undertaking of providing access and support for students. We welcome proposals from faculty, researchers, program administrators, materials and curriculum developers, and other professional educators with interest in such areas as cognition, reading, writing, math, the sciences, English as a Second Language, learning disabilities, assessment, learning/study strategies, counseling, computers, legislative issues, peer-assisted learning, and partners in education.
Factors Affecting Proposal Selection
Proposals will be selected on the basis of appropriateness and significance of topic as well as indications that the presentation will be organized and well prepared. The Program Committee will also consider balance in the range of topics, level of expertise, the interests covered, and the professional and geographic distribution of the program presenters.
Steps in Submitting a Proposal Complete both sides of the NADE 2009 Conference Proposal Submission Form using either the form or a photocopy. This information must be legible or your proposal will not be accepted. Please type on a separate page the title(s), name(s) and institutional affiliation of the presenter(s) in the order in which you want this information to appear in the program. Type a 50-word (maximum) summary on a separate page. This is a blind page and is NOT to include the names of presenters. If the proposal is accepted, this summary will appear in the conference program. Please type on a separate page the objectives and content of your presentation in a 250-word (maximum) abstract. This is a blind page and is NOT to include the names of presenters. Mail one (1) copy of both the front and back of the Conference Proposal Submission Form and the title page along with four (4) copies* of the summary and four (4) copies* of the abstract to Catherine Hewlette Craven Community College 800 College Court New Bern, NC 28562 Phone: 252-638-7284 FAX: 252-638-7286 hewlettc@cravencc.edu *If you email or fax your submission, one copy of each document will be sufficient. Submissions must be received or postmarked by June 15, 2008.
To Enhance Your Proposal · Submit readable typed copy · State topic and point of view clearly · Select an appropriate format for topic · Outline subtopics in the abstract · Include important details and examples · Fit proposal to the time allowed · Show knowledge of current practices and research · Use a title that reflects the content · Edit and proofread the abstract carefully.
Format of Sessions The following types of concurrent sessions are 75 minutes, including time for a presentation followed by questions and answers. PAPER -- A paper is presented most effectively as an oral summary of research or innovative practice, with occasional reference to notes or a text. The presenter often distributes handouts and may use audiovisuals. The abstract should include a summarized version of the paper, the central idea, supporting evidence, and a conclusion. DEMONSTRATION -- In a demonstration, the presenter shows--rather than tells about--a particular technique. Presentation of theory underlying the technique should take no more than a few minutes while the remainder of the time should be used for modeling. The presenter usually distributes handouts and may also use audiovisual aids. The abstract should include a brief statement of purpose and a description of the presentation. WORKSHOP -- A workshop consists of very little lecture. The emphasis is on carefully structured activities for the participants. The leader works with a group, helping participants solve problems or develop specific teaching or research techniques. The abstract should include a statement of the goal, a brief explanation of the theoretical framework, and a precise description of the tasks to be performed during the workshop. COLLOQUIUM -- A colloquium provides both formal presentation and participant discussion. It is a forum for scholars to discuss current issues and for open discussion among all attendees. Presenters should exchange papers in advance and make formal responses to each other's positions. The organizer of the colloquium is responsible for securing the participation of people representing various viewpoints on the issue before submitting the proposal. The abstract should include a description of the topic and the specific contribution of each participant.
Responsibilities of Presenters 1. All presenters must register and pay fees for the conference. NADE is unable to reimburse program participants for expenses. 2. If all session presenters are not registered, the session will be cancelled. 3. When two or more people are presenting, the Contact Presenter is responsible for notifying all co-presenters about the status of the proposal. 4. Sessions selected for the conference should not have the content significantly changed once the proposal is accepted. 5. Presenters are responsible for providing session handouts.
Follow the guidelines below to enhance proposal submission. TITLE -- The title is important to attract participants to your session. Only the title, the name of the presenter(s), and the institutional affiliation(s) will appear in the Daily Schedule section of the program booklet. Choose a title that will be clear to the intended audience and limit it to nine words. Lengthy titles will be edited. ABSTRACT -- The abstract is the only part of the proposal seen by the proposal reviewers. It must show clarity of purpose, succinctness, appropriateness and significance for the intended audience, indications that the presentation will be well prepared, and, if relevant, quality of research. Carefully read the instructions concerning proposals for a paper, demonstration, workshop, and colloquium. The abstract should be limited to 250 words and one page. SUMMARY -- Summaries appear in the conference program booklet to help conference participants decide which presentations are most appropriate to their interests. They should be written in the third person future tense (e.g., "The presenter will begin with . . .") and avoid references to published works. The summary should be limited to 50 words.
Use the two links below to obtain (in a new window) a printable 12-page document containing Call for Poster Session Proposal Submission Form, and the Conference Team.
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Use the two links below to obtain (in a new window) a printable Registration Fees.
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Use the two links below to obtain (in a new window) a printable copy of the Tours offered through the Conference.
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The Keynote Speakers for NADE 2009 are Dr. Sanford C. “Sandy” Shugart and Dr. Belle S. Wheelan Click the links below for more information (in a new window).
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Use this link to obtain instructions for Hotel Reservations.