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Call for Papers and Workshops |
The 2012 CIT Conference offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with CIT and ASLTA colleagues…in beautiful Charlotte, NC! The conference program provides three venues for sharing innovative ideas that promote successful student outcomes: a) pre-conference workshops, b) presentations and c) poster sessions. Each full day of the conference will begin with a plenary session focusing on a designated topic followed by selected presentations addressing one of five thematic threads: a) pre-service teaching and learning of interpretation, b) in-service teaching and learning of interpretation, c) teaching and learning of ASL, d) mentoring, and e) research. As well, daily poster sessions and issues forums will provide additional opportunities for scholarly exchange and collegial interactions.
Abstracts that address one of the five thematic threads are invited. The target audience for the conference includes ASL and interpreter education teachers, mentors, in-service trainers and researchers.
Call for Pre-conference Workshops
Abstracts: Pre-conference workshops will be considered for 3-hour or 6-hour sessions. This forum provides for more in-depth interactions with colleagues focusing on topics of interest to a specific target audience. Depending on the number and nature of proposals submitted, four 6- hour proposals, eight 3-hour proposals, or a combination of the two will be selected.
Call for Papers
Abstracts: Presentations on topics related to the one or more of the five thematic threads of the conference (see above) are solicited; other collaborative efforts are also welcomed. Sessions lasting 30 minutes, 1.5 hours and 3 hours will be considered. Depending on the length of the selected presentations there will be between twenty-five to thirty-two (25-32) presentations.Call for Poster Sessions
Abstracts: Poster sessions provide presenters with a less formal forum to discuss new and innovative works—such as research, works in progress, ideas and activities, and classroom, workshop or mentoring tools and resources. Presenters are expected to have a poster that describes their presentation. Up to sixteen (16) half-hour poster sessions will be selected.
PROCEDURE: CIT will accept written electronic or ASL recorded abstracts.
For written, electronic abstracts, submit one (1) copy of Proposal Information Form (below) that includes all of the following elements. Please note that the form should be completed in its entirety or it will not be accepted for review.
- the name of the presenter(s),
- the title of the proposed presentation,
- presentation language,
- the preference for presentation/poster session/pre-conference workshop
- the VP or phone number and email address at which the lead presenter wishes to receive notification
- 500 word abstract
- a 50 word summary of the proposal for the program book
- biographical sketch of the speaker, and
- 150 word speaker bio.
For ASL abstracts: This is the first year CIT has accepted ASL abstracts and the guidelines are still being approved. They will be available on January 15th. For individuals interesting in submitting an ASL abstract, please contact the Program Chair, Anna Witter-Merithew at anna.witter-merithew@unco.edu.
DEADLINE: Abstracts must be postmarked by Friday, March 2nd, 2011, 11:59 PM Mountain Time. No exceptions.
REVIEW PROCESS: A group of 5-7 raters comprised of CIT membership will review all abstracts and prioritize acceptance using a 1 (strongly disagree)-5 (strongly agree) likert scale. The raters assign up to 35 points to each abstract based on the following criteria.
- Topic relates directly to one of the conference themes
- Topic is current and directly relevant to at least one of the conference audiences
- Abstract is well written and provides a clear understanding of the salient idea(s) to be addressed
- Topic is innovative and original and/or adds to and deepens current scholarship
- Topic promotes successful learner outcomes and/or effective practice
- Topic is appropriately placed in terms of presentation format and length of time assigned
- Biographical sketch indicates successful presentation experience and qualifications.
ACCEPTANCE: Notifications will be made by March 26th, 2012, and selected speakers must confirm by April 6th, 2011.
SUBMISSION: Submit all abstracts to Anna Witter-Merithew at anna.witter-merithew@unco.edu.
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PROPOSAL INFORMATION FORM
(**All proposals must complete the first page of this form, and all electronic abstracts must complete both pages.**)
Title of presentation: __________________________________________
VP # or Email (preferred method of contact): _______________________
Presenter(s):_________________________________________________
Proposed audience:
[ ] Educators of American Sign Language
[ ] Educators in an Interpreter Education Program
[ ] Trainers conducting short-term in-service training
[ ] Mentors
Type of proposal:
[ ] Pre-conference workshop 3 hours[ ] or 6 hours [ ]
[ ] Presentation 0.5 hours [ ] or 1.5 hours [ ] or 3 hours [ ]
[ ] Poster session (if you check this, leave the rest of this form blank)
Thematic thread: (check one)
[ ] Pre-service teaching and learning of interpretation
[ ] In-service teaching and learning of interpretation
[ ] Mentoring
[ ] Teaching and learning of ASL
[ ] Research
Style of presentation: (check one)
[ ] Lecture
[ ] Panel discussion
[ ] Workshop
[ ] Other ________________________________________________________
Language to be used during presentation (to help with interpreting needs):
[ ] ASL
[ ] English
500 Word Abstract
50 Word Description for Program Book
Biographical Sketch of Speaker(s) (please limit to 300 words)
[Address your education/degree, teaching experience, research background, and presentations you have made in the past 5 years.]
150 Word Speaker Bio
Email this completed proposal form to Anna Witter-Merithew at: Anna.Witter-Merithew@unco.edu
Thank you!