Call for Proposals ‑ Submission Guidelines

The workshop format is designed to provide a forum for collaborative development and discussion of creative approaches to teaching and learning. Workshop proposals should clearly indicate how participants will actively contribute throughout the session. 

Your proposal should identify a topic or question for a discussion or conversation you would like to facilitate with peers.  Topics/questions should be of sufficient scope to allow for deep, collaborative engagement.  We have land-based/outdoor facilities available. You will be able to express an interest at submission.

This session format provides an opportunity for presenters to share land and community-based pedagogies such as outdoor pedagogies, inclusionary (Indigenous, ecological) teaching practices, educational partnerships with Indigenous communities, or experiential land-based activities. Session proposals should include if the presenters require an outdoor space for facilitation or any additional supports.

A forum for collaborative development and discussion of creative approaches to teaching and learning, with a focus on practical application.  Your proposal should clearly indicate how your participants will actively contribute to the session.

This format provides the opportunity for presenters to share with their peers innovative teaching and learning practices. Presentation should include opportunities for questions and discussion, within the 25-minute timeframe.  

This format provides the opportunity for presenters to involve their peers in an engaging paper related to new or ongoing research. Sessions should include opportunities for questions and discussion, within the 25-minute timeframe.

Proposal Title

Intent to present in-person or online

• May 6 (in-person)
• May 7 (online)

Session format

• In-person
  • Interactive workshop (55-minutes)
  • Conversation circle (55-minutes) 
  • Place-based/land-based workshop (55-minutes)
• Online
  • Panel/Discussion (55-minutes)
  • Research Presentation Session (25-minutes)
  • Sharing Promising Practice Session (25-minutes)     

You will be required to provide the following for each person included in your submission:

• Professional title 
• First and last name
• Pronouns (optional)
• Institution
• Email
• Intent to present (if proposal is accepted)

Does your session include students as presenters?

• Yes
• No

Session Description (400 words)*

Please outline the relevance of your chosen topic to the conference theme, the importance of your focus to teaching and learning in higher education, appropriate theory, research or practice underpinning your session. Please note the learning outcomes for your session and the methods to be used to achieve these outcomes in your session. Where relevant to the session type, please indicate how you will ensure interaction and participation with attendees. Please ensure author names, institutional affiliations, or any other identifying aspects are not included in your session description.

Session Abstract (150 words)

To appear in the conference schedule.

References

Keywords

Provide up to five keywords that describe the session.

*Formatting options such as italics or bold are not available in the proposal submission form. If your proposal is accepted, you will have the opportunity to provide a formatted session abstract for the program later. Reviewers will be informed of this limitation. If you wish to include a formatted description and abstract, you may upload a Word version.

Preferred Room Layout

What is your preferred room layout?

• Circle. Description: Circular or semi-circular formation, participants facing inward.
• Banquet. Description: Round tables arranged throughout the room with participants seated around the entire perimeter of each table.

Standard Room Equipment

Each room will include the following equipment:

• Computer
• Projector
• Sound system
• Microphone(s)

If you require any additional equipment, please let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Smudging Ceremony

Do you intend to include a smudging ceremony during your in-person session? Please note: Smudging cannot be accommodated in the indoor backup space, at this time. Options:

• Yes, but I only require the opportunity to take attendees outside for the smudging ceremony; the session can take place indoors.
• Yes, and I require an outdoor classroom for the entire session.
• No, I will not be having a smudging ceremony.

Outdoor Classroom

Does your session require an outdoor classroom? For those who require an outdoor classroom, a backup indoor space will be available in case of poor weather conditions.

Accessibility Support

Do you require any accessibility support for your presentation? Please describe your request. It’s important to us that all presenters have the accommodations they need to present comfortably and effectively. Examples include:

• Captioning
• Assistive listening devices
• Large-print materials
• Screen reader-compatible files
• Mobility assistance
• Sensory-friendly adjustments
• Other specific needs

Additional comments or requirements

Please share any additional requirements (e.g., cultural considerations, sensory-friendly setup).