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All group panel proposals must include the following information: (a) a 500 word summary of the overall panel proposal, and (b) a 200-250 word description of each individual presentation in the panel with a total length of 1000-1,250 words (excluding references) for use in judging the merits of the proposed panel. Sample proposal(.pdf)

The centralized on-line submission system to be accessed via the conference website will prompt you for the different sections to submit.

(a) Summary:

  1. Title: The panel title should be entered with proper capitalization (e.g., the first letter of each appropriate word is capitalized--this title will be directly entered in the program).

  2. Abstract of 500 words describing:
    a.    Objectives and main questions addressed by the overall panel session.
    b.    Perspectives or theoretical/conceptual framework.
    c.    Educational or scientific importance.
    d.    Contribution to the field of comparative/international education or to the conference theme Re-Imagining Education.
    e.    Description of how the session will be structured.

  3. Keywords or Descriptors: The Online Proposal Submission System will prompt for up to three descriptors from a list. These descriptors will be used in the Subject Index of the CIES Program.

  4. Region and country.

  5. Audiovisual requests. We anticipate that standard presentation equipment (LCD and overhead projectors and PowerPoint-equipped PCs) will be available for all sessions. Presentation slides and electronic materials must be formatted to be PC / Microsoft Windows compatible. Presentations must be in a “memory stick” and ready to upload in the computer available for that purpose at the conference.

  6. Special requests: Please let us know whether you have any special requirements. 

(b) Description of each individual presentationin the panel:

This will need to be uploaded into the on-line submission system preferable in “Word” or RTF. A description of each individual presentation in the panel (200-250 words each) combined in a single document, including:

  1. Title

  2. Abstract: objectives and main questions addressed by each individual presentation; perspectives or conceptual framework; modes of inquiry, methods, or techniques used to address the questions addressed by the paper; data source or evidence; and key findings.

  3. Conclusions and significance as it related to the topic of the panel.