Canadian Symposium X

Call for Proposals for Presentation

At
CANADIAN SYMPOSIUM X
Issues and Directions for
Home Economics/Family Studies/Human Ecology Education
Radisson Hotel, 405 20th ST. E
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
March 27, 28 and 29, 2009

The past nine Canadian Symposiums, held in various locations in Canada, have provided a forum for sharing information and research, and action planning to strengthen home economics / family studies/ human ecology education in the future. Provincial curriculum and provincial education proposals at the elementary/ secondary/ university levels that limit or eliminate these programs are creating challenges across Canada. Program funding formulas, new technologies and on-line courses are also bringing about changes. Insights need to be shared.

You are invited to submit proposals for presentation at Canadian Symposium X, planned for Saskatoon, March 27, 28 and 29, 2009.

We are especially seeking presentations such as:

• Reports on the status of or innovations in home economics/ family studies/  human ecology undergraduate and graduate programs, teacher education programs, and provincial school curriculum
• Research related to teaching and learning in home economics/ family studies/ human ecology
• Position papers on issues in home economics/ family studies/ human ecology education
• Presentations of initiatives in home economics/family studies/ human ecology  education such as: addressing the demand for educators; strategies to enhance enrollments; innovative curriculum projects
• Proposals for working together across the country toward common goals.

Proposals should be one page in length and include:

• Name and addresses of presenters (including mail, E-mail, fax and phone)
• Title of presentation
• Statement of purpose
• Brief summary of main points
• Conclusions
• References if appropriate
• AV equipment if required (note: there may be a charge) 

Send your proposal via e-mail in Word, RTF or pdf format by February 15, 2009 to:

Dr. Beverly Pain     This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

If your proposed presentation is accepted, you will be expected to submit an electronic copy of your presentation to the Symposium for the purpose of including it in the Proceedings of the Symposium to be distributed afterwards.

This is a no host conference. All expenses are up to those presenting. All efforts are made to keep the costs of attending low.

Please share this call for proposals with all educators, secondary and post-secondary, coordinators, curriculum and teacher association leaders, who may be interested.

Registration information is included.

For more information contact: