Guide to Submitting a Proposal by Mail (Deadline:
June 27, 2008)
Note: To open the convention to as many as
possible, presenters are allowed participation in a maximum of two
presentations. Presentations of a commercial nature are not acceptable.
A. Complete the
proposal form. Please type or print extremely clearly. (Please
refer to Editing
Guidelines)
1. Contact Presenter: All
communication will be directed to the contact presenter. It is the
responsibility of the contact presenter to keep co-presenter(s) informed.
2. CoTESOL Member or Regional Affiliate:
Membership does not affect your chances of being selected to present. However,
all presenters (including panel participants) are expected to register and pay
fees for the convention. Presenters will receive a $10 discount on their
registration fees in appreciation for their support of ESL professional
development.
3. Co-presenters: Write the
first and last names.
4. Presentation Title: Please limit
your title to seven words. The title
should accurately reflect the content, be clear to the intended audience, and
not use a colon or quotation marks. Capitalize
only the first word, initials, and proper nouns. Example: An
awakening in in-service teacher training (seven words)
5. Type of Presentation: Please choose
the most appropriate one.
Paper (45 minutes): Describes and discusses work the presenter is doing or has done in
relation to either theory or practice.
These presentations are delivered as informal lectures with audience
participation. They are not read.
Demonstration (45 minutes): Shows a teaching or assessment technique. Generally statements of
theory are limited. These show rather than tell.
Panel/Symposium (1 hour 45 minutes): Several presenters discuss or debate an issue or
series of issues in a structured format. Please detail your format in the
summary. Dialogue is emphasized.
Discussion (45 minutes): Presenter(s) prepare a short introduction (10 minutes) on a topic of
professional interest and lead colleagues in a discussion of that topic.
Poster (45 minutes): Presenter prepares a flat-mounted poster illustrating a popular
classroom activity or pedagogical technique. Posters are displayed in one
location for one session at the convention. Presenter should be prepared to
answer questions or respond to comments about the poster during that session
Workshop (1 hour 45 minutes):
One or more presenters work with the audience to
solve a problem or develop and practice a specific teaching or research
technique. The emphasis is on the participants' activity which is carefully
structured by the presenter(s).
6. Special Interest Group: Please
choose the SIG which is most appropriate to read your proposal for inclusion in
the program. Please note that the name of the Applied Linguistics (
7. Intended Audience: Choose up to
three. If other, please specify.
8. Audio-Visual Needs: All
presentation rooms will have overhead projectors (with transparencies and
markers) and screens. Please check the box
if you need CoTESOL to provide a TV/VCR/DVD.
All other
equipment (i.e., audio players/recorders) is the responsibility of the
presenter. Note that we do NOT supply digital/LCD projectors or laptop computers. Presenters must also provide
their own technical support for these types of equipment. The hotel provides free Internet access
throughout the building.
9. Abstract for Program Book: This 50-word
(maximum) abstract should include the objectives, a description of the content
and an outline of session activities. The abstract will appear in the program
exactly as written.
Sample: How can parents who are themselves learning
a language become role models for literacy and active participants in their
children's education? Presenters will describe a program developed in the
Philippine
10. Biographical Statement: Please
limit the biographical statement to 25 words per presenter, or 100 words total,
whichever is fewer.
B. Prepare the summary
You need one copy of a one-page (50-200
word) summary, typed double-spaced. In the upper left corner, put the title,
type of presentation (Paper, Demonstration, etc.), and SIG that you want to
read your proposal. As with the abstract, your summary should include the
objectives, a description of the content (central idea or purpose and
sufficient supporting detail) and an explanation of session activities.
The summary will be read by referee committee and will not appear in the
program.
Sample: How can parents who are learning a new
language become role models for literacy and active participants in their
children's education? The answer to this question and implications for
educators will be addressed as presenters describe a program developed in the
Philippine Refugee Processing Center. Participants will view the development of
an intergenerational literacy project in a refugee camp setting and look at
possible adaptations. Presenters will 1) show videotaped examples of parent
student interaction, 2) provide examples of activities and materials, 3)
present strategies for implementation and 4) review feedback from parents and
educators.
C. Mail (a) the proposal
form and (b) a copy of the summary to:
Larry Fisher
CoTESOL
63 UCB
303-735-4234
Larry.Fisher@colorado.edu