The IAFOR International Conference on Education - Dubai 2018

The final submission deadline is rapidly approaching. Submit your abstract by December 8 and join us in Dubai for The IAFOR International Conference on Education - Dubai 2018 (IICEDubai2018), February 16-18. ***Conference Theme: "Surviving and Thriving: Education in Times of Change" In 2017, IAFOR education conferences in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America have brought together delegates from around the world to consider the theme of "Educating for Change" from a variety of different perspectives and approaches, taking full advantage of the international make-up of the attendees and the huge diversity of experiences. A recurring theme throughout the conferences was the reference to the future, be it immediate or longer term, as being uncertain; the natural resilience and optimism was counterbalanced by both apprehension; with hope also came fear. In this period of great global political and economic instability, rising inequality and social unrest, the role of education within society has never been more important, but never more vulnerable. This brings us to our conference theme for 2018, which references these inherent vulnerabilities in both educational systems and the individual students and teachers, as well as the necessary resilience needed to not only survive, but also thrive. How do we teachers, administrators and policymakers adopt and adapt to change outside our control? How do we nurture and encourage positive change, through the excitement of the imagination, innovation and creativity? How can technologies be better used to help us teach, and to help students learn? How do we sustain and manage change? How can we react positively to negative change? How can we, our institutions and our students survive and thrive in these times of change? The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Dubai 2018 (IICEDubai2018) is a multidisciplinary conference held concurrently with The IAFOR International Conference on Language Learning – Dubai 2018 (IICLLDubai2018). Keynote, Featured and Spotlight Speakers will provide a variety of perspectives from different academic and professional backgrounds. Registration for either conference will allow delegates to attend sessions in the other. This conference, part of IAFOR's global conference series on education in its broadest sense, brings together teachers, researchers and distinguished professors from around the world to share their insights. The goal is to broaden awareness of different contexts in the pursuit of synergies and solutions. We look forward to your active participation in this vital field of future-oriented academic activity of The International Academic Forum (IAFOR). In conjunction with our Global Partners, including Virginia Tech and the University of Sussex, we look forward to extending you a warm welcome in 2018. – The IICEDubai2018 Organising Committee Dr Christine Coombe, Dubai Men's College, UAE Dr Christina Gitsaki, Zayed University, UAE Dr Firas Al-Jubouri, American University of Sharjah, UAE Professor Said M. Faiq, American University of Sharjah, UAE Dr Sufian Abu-Rmaileh, UAE University, UAE Dr Joseph Haldane, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan ------------- ***IICEDubai2018 at a glance **Early Bird Registration Deadline: November 9, 2017 **Final Abstract Submission Deadline: December 8, 2017 **Final Registration Deadline: January 11, 2017 **Venue: The InterContinental Festival City Event Centre, Dubai, UAE **Dates: Friday, February 16, 2018 to Sunday, February 18, 2018 **Enquiries: iicedubai@iafor.org ***Call for Papers - iicedubai.iafor.org/call-for-papers The conference theme for IICEDubai2018 is "Surviving and Thriving: Education in Times of Change", and the organisers encourage submissions that approach this theme from a variety of perspectives. However, the submission of other topics for consideration is welcome and we also encourage sessions across a variety of interdisciplinary and theoretical perspectives. Submissions are organised into the following thematic streams: Learning & Teaching in Community Spaces – Education: social justice and social change – Education: social and political movements – Education and post-colonialism – Education for sustainable development – Conflicting perspectives in learning and teaching – Digital technologies and communications – Educational change through technologies Challenging & Preserving Traditional Cultures – 'Englishes' in global communication – Bi-cultural, bi-lingual and bi-national education – Languages education and applied linguistics (ESL/TESL/TEFL) – Linguistics and pedagogy – Multilingual societies – Education for interdisciplinary thinking – Education for intercultural communication – Education for international exchange – Challenges of new technologies Learning, Teaching & Educational Structures – Primary and secondary education – Higher education – Adult and lifelong learning – Technology enhanced and distance learning – International schools and educational goals – Educational policy, leadership, management and administration – Curriculum research and development – Economic management of education – Institutional accreditation and ranking – Organizational learning and change – Professional concerns, training and development – Special education, learning difficulties, disability – Student learning, learner experiences and learner diversity SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT: iicedubai.iafor.org/call-for-papers Already had your abstract accepted? Register now: iicedubai.iafor.org/registration To find out more about registration packages, presentation options, conference events and more, please visit the conference website: iicedubai.iafor.org ------------- ***Keynote & Featured Speakers IAFOR is excited to announce the following speakers will present at IICEDubai2018. Dr Deena Boraie, The American University in Cairo, Egypt Dr Christine Coombe, Dubai Men's College, UAE More speakers announced shortly Speaker information can be found on the conference website. New speakers will be announced on social media and added to the conference website – https://iicedubai.iafor.org/speakers/ ------------- ***IAFOR's Grants and Scholarships For information about IAFOR's new grants and scholarships for PhD students and early career academics, please visit: iicedubai.iafor.org/grants-and-scholarships ------------- ***IAFOR Publishing Opportunities **Peer-Reviewed Journal: IAFOR Journal of Education The IAFOR Journal of Education (ije.iafor.org) is an editorially independent journal associated with IICEDubai2018. The editor of the journal will select the strongest papers from associated Conference Proceedings for consideration. This Open Access journal, which conforms to the highest academic standards, reflects the interdisciplinary and international nature of our conferences. **Conference Proceedings After having your abstract accepted and presenting your research at the conference, you are encouraged to submit a full paper for inclusion in the official Conference Proceedings. Our Conference Proceedings are Open Access research repositories that act as permanent records of the research generated by IAFOR conferences. Further details are available here: iicedubai.iafor.org/final-paper-submission **THINK THINK (think.iafor.org), The Academic Platform, is IAFOR's online magazine, publishing the latest in interdisciplinary research and ideas from some of the world's foremost academics, many of whom have presented at IAFOR conferences. Content is varied in both subject and form, with everything from full research papers to shorter opinion pieces, interviews, podcasts, film and photography. ------------- ***Join IAFOR at IICEDubai2018 to: – Present to a global audience – Have your work published in the Conference Proceedings and considered for peer-reviewed, Open Access journals – Hear about the latest interdisciplinary research in education and language learning – Participate in a truly international, interdisciplinary and intercultural event – Take part in interactive audience sessions – Network with international colleagues **Register by November 9 to take advantage of Early Bird Registration prices. Lunch is included in all conference registrations. Please see the registration page for details: iicedubai.iafor.org/registration *If you have attended an IAFOR conference within the past year, or belong to an affiliated university or institution, we offer additional discounts in appreciation of your support. Please contact us at iicedubai@iafor.org for details. ------------- ***About IAFOR To learn more about IAFOR, please visit iafor.org. For enquiries please contact iicedubai@iafor.org