AERN 2022 Conference: AERN 30th Anniversary Conference on Africa and the African Diaspora Ohio University Athens, OH, United States, December 1-3, 2022 |
Conference website | http://www.theafricanresearch.org |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=aern2022conference |
New date | October 31, 2022 |
Submission deadline | October 31, 2022 |
THEME: Africa and the African Diaspora in a Post-COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter World
ABOUT THE CONFERENCEThe African Educational Research Network (AERN) proudly invites you to submit proposals for panels, workshops, roundtable discussions, virtual presentations, and poster presentations that examine current issues, scholarship, and debates in all areas related to Africa and the African diaspora. Professional/scholars, students, practitioners, and retired individuals from any discipline.
Submission Guidelines
SESSION TYPES
- Concurrent Panel: A concurrent panel features a maximum of three individual oral presentations grouped under a particular conference topic. Each presentation is limited to 15-20 minutes and an additional 5-10 minutes for question and answer (Q&A) or group discussion. Presenters are encouraged to include visual aids such as paper handouts, computer slides, or digital displays to enhance their oral presentations. Concurrent panels may last up to 90 minutes.
A presentation in a concurrent panel can be a:
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- Research paper: Presentation of findings from an empirical research study. An empirical study should clearly include a problem statement or justification, stated research questions, theoretical or conceptual framework, population and sample, data collection procedures, analytic approach, findings, conclusion, and references.
- Scholarly paper: A research presentation from secondary data analysis, literature review, or conceptual framework. A scholarly paper should include an introduction, a thesis, or a purpose statement, theoretical or conceptual framework, data sources and analytical procedures, key findings or arguments, conclusion, and references.
- Research in progress: Presentation based on an ongoing research project or study. Research in progress presentation should at least include a problem statement or justification, stated research questions, and any additional information related to the current and future states of the study.
- Reflective practice: Presentation based on a reflective practice by a scholar, a scholar-practitioner, or a practitioner. A reflective practice paper should include an introduction, a thesis or a purpose statement, a context, a framework guiding the reflection, key reflective assertions or considerations, or arguments, conclusion, and references.
- Workshop: A workshop is intended for teaching participants new skills, techniques, or proficiencies on a particular topic or subject. A workshop should include practical applications and should take advantage of participatory teaching strategies. A workshop may last up to 90 minutes.
- Roundtable: A roundtable is envisioned to allow time and space for an informed discussion and/or debate under a topic or an issue. A roundtable should include at least three presenters, including a selected chair facilitating the discussions. A roundtable may last up to 60 minutes.
- Virtual Presentation: A virtual presentation is for an individual who is unable to attend the conference in-person to present using an online platform. A virtual presentation may be part of a concurrent panel, a roundtable, or a stand-alone session. One-day summit registration is required.
- Poster Presentation: A poster presentation highlights preliminary results of work-in-progress by way of visual display. It could also highlight projects that lend themselves to visual displays and representations. Although displays typically include posters (maximum 4' x 6'), other forms of display such as digital/computer-based, and artwork are welcome. Each display should feature a concise description of the purpose and procedures of the work. Presenters are encouraged to share handouts that might clarify or expand on the contents of the poster. Presenters are solely responsible for organizing their display materials and doing so in accordance with the space designations of the conference. The session featuring poster presentations is 60 minutes in length.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
The following information is required for all presentation proposals:
- A title page that includes:
- Session type, title, and abstract
- Name(s) of and contact information for all proposed speakers
- Conference topic
- Audio-visual needs
- A detailed description of your proposed presentation (maximum 500 words), within which you:
- Describe the purpose, goal(s), and/or objectives of the presentation.
- Summarize the methods or procedures used to collect data or information for the presentation.
- Outline some key findings or claims that your participants should expect; and
- List two or more learning outcomes that participants will obtain because of your presentation.
List of Topics
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Education and Development in Africa
- Education and Critical Race Theory
- African Diaspora and the Black Lives Matter Movement
- Africa, African Diaspora and COVID-19
- Culture, Language, and Literacy in Africa
- STEM education, and Development in Africa
- Research and Scholarship on Africa
- Africa and the African Diaspora
- Social justice and Equity
- Reflective Practices on Africa
- Politics, Public Policy, and Development in Africa
- Justice, Democracy, Human Rights, and Development in Africa
- Environment, Sustainability, and Development in Africa
Committees
COMMITTEE |
MEMBERS |
Pogram, Logistics and Facilitation |
Faustina Mensah |
Abdoulaye Balarabe Oumarou |
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Bentil Kwabena Justice |
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Thaheem Ihsan |
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Catherine Nikoi |
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Review Committee |
Ogbonna Chuks |
Yussif Kudus Ben |
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Tackett Danialle |
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Lennox Fosu Francis |
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Simon Egleh |
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Technology Committee |
Rustom Amartey |
Doni Edem |
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Tackett Danialle |
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Nuhu Issifu |
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Emmanuel Adjei |
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Marketing, Social Media and Fundraising |
Aluso Salome |
Lennox Fosu Francis |
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Rustom Amartey |
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Nuhu Issifu |
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Bentil Kwabena Justice |
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Gyekye Augustine |
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Outreach and Recruitment Committee |
Gyekye Augustine |
Obeng Kyei Benjamin |
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Ogbonna Chuks |
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General Support Committee |
Sati Philippe |
Danquah Derrick Opoku |
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Mugeni Maria Mary |
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Others |
Aburam Eric |
Aryal Chhetri Sunita |
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Adam Maimuna Zakaria |
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Adegbite Oluwaseun Blessing |
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Fatuni Opeyemi Ojo |
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Abbiw Edward |
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Jallow Gorrie |
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Thomas Opiyo Okumu |
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Sarr Ebrima |
Invited Speakers
- Dr. Renee Middleton, Professor and Former Dean, The Patton College of Education - Ohio University
Publication
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
The AERN will publish digital Summit Proceedings. If you would like your paper to be included in the Proceedings, please consider submitting it by August 1st, 2022. Please, carefully follow the guidelines.
Conditions for Inclusion: Only authors who register for the conference are eligible to submit a paper to the Proceedings.
Deadline: All submissions must be made by 11:59 pm EST on September 30th, 2022. Submissions after that date will NOT be considered.
Publication format: The Summit Proceedings will be published online.
Paper format
1. Your paper should be 8-15 single-spaced pages, including the references.
2. Please, double spaced between paragraphs.
3. Set margins at 1" top, right, and bottom, and 1.5" for the left margin.
4. Font for the text of the entire article: Times New Roman.
5. TITLE (14 pt. font, all caps, centered, bold) 1 inch from the top of the page
6. Author Name, Position, institutional affiliation, and email. 12-point font.
7. ABSTRACT: Text of abstract 150-250 words or less, single-spaced. Begin text immediately following the colon, as shown here. PLEASE NOTE: While the text of the abstract is 10 point, the word "ABSTRACT" is in 12 point font and italicized.
8. Body of Text. Begin all paragraphs flush to margin. Single space within the paragraph. Double-space between paragraphs.
9. References. (Word "References" in 12 pt. font, bold, as with all center & side heading per APA)
10. Please, follow APA 7th edition throughout.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
The Program Committee will review only complete proposals. Incomplete proposals will be automatically rejected. All proposals must be in English and submitted online. We are unable to accept proposals sent by email, hard copy, or fax.
Venue
The conference will be held at the Baker University Center, Ohio University. Athens, Ohio, USA
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to:
Dr. Emmanuel Jean Francois at: jeanfran@ohio.edu
Catherine Nikoi at: cn238908@ohio.edu