Canadian Arts and Learning Symposium 2008

Canadian Arts and Learning Symposium 2008
Faculty of Education Queen’s University
Network Building within the Canadian Arts and Learning Communities
October 29th 30th and 31st October 2008

Call for Papers
A gathering of stakeholders in arts education from across Canada will be meeting to discuss and further arts and learning in Canada and to prepare for the next international conference on arts education in Seoul Korea. Our main theme is Network Building within Canadian Educational Arts Communities. You are invited to apply to present your research at this event. Together, we aim to advocate for and build creative capacity and visibility in arts education in all arts disciplines and at all levels across Canada by creating and strengthening bridges between arts educators, arts administrators, performers, practitioners, and students.

The following are related themes that will serve as a basis for further development here in Canada at this symposium:

1. Advocacy for arts education
Stress the value of cultural and artistic creativity in the post-industrial world and focus on themes related to the global context in which we are living and its need for the arts. Highlight creative partnerships, strategies and networks that exists within our communities
2. The Impact of Research in Arts Education
Present research on those aspects of artistic education which have a special impact on social cohesion and respect for cultural diversity, non-violence, cultural heritage appreciation, improve learning achievement, conflict resolution, team work, creative thinking and artistic creativity.
3. Arts Education Policies, Programs and Professional Practices
Research that deals with arts education policies, programs and professional practices as they relate to pre-service and in-service education for teachers and artists accreditation for teaching.
Your Name and Position
University
Address
Email
Telephone

Proposal Title:
Please attach a 600 word description of your work that can be used on our website
Please provide as well a 30 word description for inclusion in the Program:

1. Please indicate if you prefer giving your paper during:
a poster session or a workshop or a web cast
2. Would you be willing to be a panelist? (10 minutes per panelist) Circle: yes no

Please return this form by EMAIL by July 15th 2008 to: Larry O’Farrell
Whether presenting or not, you will need to register for the Symposium

More information on web-site, www.eduarts.ca . International participation is invited.
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