The European Conference on Education (ECE2018)

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? 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. The European Conference on Education 2018 (ECE2018) will be held alongside The European Conference on Language Learning 2018 (ECLL2018). Registration for either conference will allow delegates to attend sessions in the other. In conjunction with our Global Partners, including the University of Sussex and Birkbeck, University of London, we look forward to extending you a warm welcome in 2018. – The ECE2018 Organising Committee Professor Kwame Akyeampong, University of Sussex, UK Professor Anne Boddington, Kensington University, UK Professor Brian Hudson, University of Sussex, UK Professor Jean-Marc Dewaele, Birkbeck, University of London, UK Professor Barbara Lockee, Virginia Tech., USA Professor Steve Cornwell, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) & Osaka Jogakuin University, Japan Dr Joseph Haldane, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan ---------- ***Key Information Venue & Location: The Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront, Brighton, UK Dates: Friday, June 29, 2018 to Sunday, July 01, 2018 Conference Theme: "Surviving and Thriving: Education in Times of Change" Early Bird Abstract Submission Deadline: February 15, 2018* Early Bird Abstract Registration Deadline: March 15, 2018* Final Abstract Submission Deadline: April 16, 2018 Registration Deadline for Presenters: May 16, 2018 *Submit early to take advantage of the discounted registration rates. Learn more about our registration options. ---------- ***Call for Papers The conference theme for ECE2018 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. Abstracts can be submitted through the conference website – ece.iafor.org/call-for-papers/ Learning and Teaching Through Social Justice – Education: social justice and social change Learning and Teaching in Community Spaces – 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 and 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 and Educational Structures – Primary and secondary education – Higher education – Future classrooms – Instructional technology – Adult and lifelong learning – Mobile and distance learning – e-Learning and collaborative learning – International schools and educational goals – Educational policy, leadership, management and administration – Curriculum research and development – Economic management of education – Institutional accreditation and ranking – Organisational learning and change – Professional concerns, training and development – Special education, learning difficulties, disability – Student learning, learner experiences and learner diversity SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT: ece.iafor.org/call-for-papers/ Already had your abstract accepted? Register now: ece.iafor.org/registration/ To find out about registration packages, presentation options, conference events and more, please visit the conference website: ece.iafor.org ---------- ***Invited Speakers The European Conference on Education 2018 (ECE2018) is a multidisciplinary conference held concurrently with The European Conference on Language Learning 2018 (ECLL2018). Keynote, Featured and Spotlight Speakers will provide a variety of perspectives from different academic and professional backgrounds. Registration for either conference will allow participants to attend sessions in both. Please visit the website for further details – https://ece.iafor.org/speakers/ Professor Louise Archer, University College London (UCL), UK Professor Louise Archer holds the Karl Mannheim Chair of Sociology of Education at UCL's Institute of Education, having previously been Professor of Sociology of Education at King's College London, where she was also the Director of the Centre for Research in Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Her research focuses on educational identities and inequalities, particularly in relation to gender, ethnicity and social class. ---------- ***IAFOR's Grants and Scholarships For information about IAFOR's grants and scholarships for PhD students and early career academics, please visit: ece.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 IAFOR's conferences on education. The editor of the journal will select the strongest papers from associated Conference Proceedings and open call 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: ece.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 and media-themed articles. ------------- ***Join IAFOR at ECE2018 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 – Participate in a truly international, interdisciplinary and intercultural event – Take part in interactive audience sessions – Network with international colleagues Please see the registration page for details: ece.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 ece@iafor.org for details. ------------- ***About IAFOR The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) is a research organisation, conference organiser and publisher dedicated to encouraging interdisciplinary discussion, facilitating intercultural awareness and promoting international exchange, principally through educational exchange and academic research. To learn more about IAFOR, please visit iafor.org