THEMES
Below are some suggested themes for you to base your presentation and abstract on:
- Te Whāriki:
- Stories of change, stories of practice
- Making a difference (stories of influence and change)
- Unity and Strength
- Critical theory (challenging assumptions)
- Innovation in:
- STEM
- Migrant and Refugee support and provision
- Infant and toddler
- Bicultural/kaupapa Maori
- Pacific
- Other “cutting edge” innovation
- Teaching practices
- Leadership
- Curriculum design
- Supporting tamariki to be lifelong learners
- Intentional teaching
- Philosophical teaching
- Digital technology curriculum and teaching
ABSTRACTS
Please:
- Keep your abstract/s brief (no more than 150 words for each abstract)
- Keep your title short (e.g. ‘The good, the bad and the ugly’)
- Remember that conference delegates select (and evaluate) what they attend based on the
quality of the abstracts - Provide a short biography for each presenter (no more than 100 words)
- Ensure you fill in all required fields – such as audio visual requirements, all authors’ details,
and your correct contact details.
PRESENTATION TYPE
There are two types of presentation to select from:
| Presentation type | Detail |
| 60 minute interactive workshop | A practical hands on experience that delegates can use in their daily mahi with learners e.g. Participants can go away with something they have designed like a pathway for aspiring leaders. |
| 60 minute presentation | Based on a recent publication, postgraduate research, journal article or as a requirement for academic work. |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Milestone | Date |
| Online conference registration opens | Early February 2018 |
| Abstract acceptance notification | Early April 2018 |
| Conference registration to be completed and paid for | 11 May 2018 |
| Early bird registration closes | 1 June 2018 |
Please note:
- Your conference registration needs to be completed and paid for by 11 May 2018, or we will
need to remove your abstract from the programme - There are reduced registration fees for presenters
- There are also reduced registration fees for Te Rito Maioha ECNZ members – click here to
become a member
ONLINE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION PROCESS
