BELMAS 2019

Call for Papers

The Call for papers is now closed.

Presentation Formats and Submission Criteria All papers are subjected to anonymous peer review and are selected solely on merit. 

Reviewers take this into account when assessing the suitability of papers for inclusion in the conference programme. We are particularly interested in papers related to the conference theme but are also interested in other papers. All abstracts are assessed against the following criteria:

• Relevance of the topic to BELMAS members
• Clarity of research question(s) and/or focus of enquiry/discussions
• Robustness of analytical and/or theoretical framework
• Significance for educational practice, policy and/or theory

Presentation Formats The following presentation formats are offered:

 

Theatre Style Authors present abbreviated versions of their papers, followed by audience discussion. The format generally allows for sessions to include three or four papers with approximately 5 minutes for the chair’s introduction, 20 minutes per author presentation and 15 minutes discussion.  Roundtables

The purpose of roundtable sessions is to allow maximum interaction among the presenter(s) and audience. Roundtable presenter(s) should therefore see themselves as facilitators of wider discussion and be prepared to introduce themselves and their research by a short presentation (maximum five PowerPoint slides) which is designed to engage interest and stimulate reflective audience participation. This format lends itself to any research topic; but we see it as being particularly appealing to those who value peer discussion as a means of validating their research analysis, as a means of stimulating further research, or as a ‘safe haven’ within which controversial topics may be explored. 

Workshop

The purpose of a workshop session is to actively engage members of the audience.  Presentations are brief, allowing adequate time for interaction and discussion.  It differs from a roundtable in that the presenter(s) should aim to structure the session such that participants take part in guided activities. As is the case with roundtables this may stimulate wider discussion, but  presenters choosing this format will need to outline the nature of the planned activity/activities which will prompt the discussion. This format offers presenter(s) the opportunity to work with their peers to explore a common problem, project or shared interest and has in the past led to new insights prompted by the activities undertaken during the session.