Call for Proposals
Extended submission deadline: 12 January 2020
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the HKCPD Hub International Conference 2020 for English teaching professionals worldwide organized by five leading universities in Hong Kong. This exciting event will be held from 10-12 June 2020 at The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong’s oldest university which is placed 25th in 2019 QS World University Rankings, with pre-conference workshops and events on 8-9 June 2020 at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and City University of Hong Kong. This international conference addresses the theme of “Innovative teaching and research in English Language Education”. Organised by the Hong Kong Continuing Professional Development Hub (HKCPD Hub), this major event aims to provide a dynamic platform for English teaching professionals to share best practices and research findings with a view to encouraging more informed and effective teaching, leading to concomitant improvements in learning.
Conference Theme and Strands
Based on key areas of English teaching and learning, submission proposals that address any topics relevant to the Conference theme “Innovative teaching and research in English Language Education” and under the following strands are welcome:
Assessment for Learning
Curriculum Design and Materials Development
English for General and Specific Academic Purposes
Pedagogy and Teaching Practices
Technology and Language Teaching and Learning
Types of Submissions
Paper presentation
Workshop
Demonstration
Colloquium
PechaKucha
Poster
Proposal Submission Guidelines
Submit the title, abstract and short summary of your submission as well as your biostatment via the online submission system.
Each presenter is limited to:
- one individual presentation / workshop / demonstration / poster / PechaKucha,
- and one joint presentation / workshop / colloquium / demonstration / poster / PechaKucha
- or two joint presentations.
For joint presentations, the lead presenter is responsible for submitting the proposal, including co-presenters’ biostatements, for the group.
(All presenters must register for the conference.)
Submission guidelines |
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|---|---|
| Title of submission | 10 words maximum |
| Proposal for submission | 200 words maximum |
| Short summary of submission | 50 words maximum |
| Biographical statement of presenter(s) | 50 words maximum per presenter |
The Organising Committee reserves the right to edit the proposals.
Criteria for Evaluation of Proposals
All proposals will be double-blind peer reviewed. They will be selected based on:
- relevance to the conference theme and strands;
- appropriateness and significance of the topic/issue;
- reference to current theory, pedagogy and/or research;
- coherent description of contents’ and organisation of submissions;
- clarity of objectives, outcomes and implications;
- originality and innovation; and
- quality of the proposals.
Important Dates
2019
2020
Publication
A selection of contributions presented at the Conference will be published in an edited book entitled “Innovative teaching and research in English Language Education” intended for a reputable, internationally known publisher. The deadline for submission of full papers for consideration for publication is 30 September 2020. Further information will be available in due course.
Organising Committee
This International Conference is organised by the Hong Kong Continuing Professional Development Hub (HKCPD Hub) for University English Teachers, a Hong Kong University Grants Committee funded project, led by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) with four collaborating universities, City University of Hong Kong (CityU), The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST).
The University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
The Education University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of
Science and Technology
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Join the HKCPD Hub
International Conference 2021
for English teaching professionals worldwide!
International Conference 2021
for English teaching professionals worldwide!
