We are pleased to announce that the deadline of abstract submission for the 5th International Conference on Education quality has been extended to January 31, 2022.
Nous sommes honorés de vous annoncer que la date limite de soumission des résumés a été reportée au 31 Janvier 2022.
to be held at the Innovation City, Agadir, Morocco, 9th– 11th March 2022
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
We are delighted to announce that the call for paper abstracts for the 5th International Conference on Quality in Education to be held in March 2022, at the Innovation City, Agadir, Morocco, is now open. We would like to encourage the education research community, and those professionals with extensive experiential knowledge, to submit abstracts for presentation at this event.
The theme of this fifth conference is Inclusion, Equality and Diversity – Critical Perspectives, Global Challenges and Local Needs. This theme will be critically explored through perspectives from different global settings and all levels of education, including early childhood, primary, secondary, higher education and vocational training. The event will offer a unique opportunity for internationally prominent keynote speakers and researchers across the globe, to gather and share perspectives on a variety of local issues and global challenges regarding education quality. ICEQ 2022 provides for researchers, practitioners and students to contribute scientifically and empirically to the enrichment and success of this event. The conference transcends politics as the ICEQ is an apolitical and ethical association.
Abstracts for papers can be submitted electronically via the conference website. Abstracts may be submitted for:
- Individual paper presentation of 20 minutes. Individual papers will be grouped into symposium groups of three by theme
- Poster/Video presentation: selected posters/videos will be organized in panel sessions for participants to interact with poster/video presenters.
- A self-organized symposium – around one of the strands as a session of 60 minutes – 3 papers. This may be extended depending on the number of papers.
Conference Strands
- Anticipating Inclusion through Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning.
- Making Inclusion and Exclusion Visible: Moving Beyond Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Making Equity Possible: Social, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Intersectionality
- Promoting Inclusive Communities and Cultures through use of Technology
- Maximizing Participation through Systems and Processes: National and Local Policy Initiatives
- COVID-19: Challenges, Opportunities and Inequalities in Educational Contexts
- Developing Inclusive Policies and Practices for International Migrants
- Creating Inclusive Learning Communities: Engaging with Key Stakeholders, from Policy to Practice
All presented papers will be invited for publication in the peer-reviewed conference book to be published by Ibn Zohr University. A selection of papers will be considered for publication beyond the university book.
Abstract Guidance
Abstracts should be between 250 and 300 words excluding the title and author’s information
Abstracts must be submitted electronically via the conference portal
by 11:59 p.m., UTC, 31 Janvier 2022.
All abstracts will be published in the electronic abstract book. Abstracts may be submitted in one of the 3 following categories:
- Individual Research Paper– Oral Presentation (20 minutes) or self-organized symposium – 3 papers (60 minutes- extendable depending on the number of papers)
These papers will reflect academically rigorous research intended to add to and develop existing body of knowledge.
- Positional, Theoretical or Professional Paper – Oral Presentation (20 minutes) or self-organized symposium – 3 papers (60 minutes- extendable depending on the number of papers). These papers will reflect theoretical positions or policy/professional initiatives, or experiential case studies intended to use to add to and develop to the existing body of theoretical and experiential knowledge.
- Poster/video Presentation – An illustrated presentation, to be on display during the conference on the conference platform, will be organized in discussion panels to allow delegates to interact with the presenters.
All abstracts must be submitted in English, French or Arabic.
Category 1: Research Paper – Oral Presentation
Rationale: should indicate the key purpose of the research such as the statement of the problem, a novel idea or a knowledge gap in the field. This should lead to declaration of the objective(s) of your research and its added value.
Ethical Considerations: should indicate how you ensured the research was conducted in an ethical manner.
Methodology: should explain your approach, data collection tools, and the procedures adopted to analyse the data.
Results: should show illustrative examples/statistics of the main findings/results.
Conclusions: should discuss the implications and value of the main findings of the research.
As above or below. Please submit 3 (or more) separate abstracts as one document.
Self – organized symposium – should indicate the title of the symposium or panel, plus names and affiliations of all participants in the session, including the chair. An overview of 300 words should be submitted by the symposium/panel organizer/chair. Each presenter in the symposium must submit (via the Chair) an abstract as above in addition to the overview. Organizers of symposium are encouraged to nominate a central theme (include this in the overview section of the submission) and must nominate a chairperson. This person may also be a presenting member of the symposium. Prior acceptance of all parties to participate must be arranged by the symposium/organizer/chair. It is the responsibility of the symposium/panel organizer, in consultation with the other presenters, to organize the session to allow time for robust discussion and debate with attendees.
Category 2: Positional, Theoretical, or Professional Paper (Oral or Poster)
Rationale: should indicate the background and context, aims, position and theme under consideration. This should lead to declaration of the objective(s) of your paper and its added value to the field.
Ethical Considerations: should indicate the ethical stance of the paper and any challenges or dilemmas faced by you in a professional capacity.
Methodology: should provide brief description of theoretical position – appropriate policy, or professional initiatives, project innovation, case studies and/or evaluation.
Results: should illustrate key points raised by the position paper.
Conclusions: should discuss the implications and value of your paper in relation to research, policy and/or professional practice.
Category 3: Poster Session (Research or Theoretical Paper)
Poster sessions will include photo/infographic and video/documentary presentations. Both should contain the key elements as given for oral presentations but with graphical/visual illustrations. They will be displayed for the duration of the conference on the conference platform with presenting authors to be available for designated panels to discuss their research. Authors will not give an oral presentation. Poster/video panels will be limited to answering queries by participants about their research.
Photo/Infographic
The photo/infographic submission is an interpreted photo of the conference theme. The image should depict one of the themes that are being discussed in the conference. The photo/infographic should be 1 page and should be submitted in one of the following formats: JPEG or PNG. A 100-word description should be submitted with the photo in word and PDF format.
Video/Documentary
The video/documentary submission must be a creative and innovative interpretation of the participants’ understanding of the theme of the conference. The video should be 2 to 3 minutes in length and the resolution must be at least 1080 pixels. The video must be submitted in one of the following formats: MP4, MOV, AVI together with a 100-word description explaining the video in Word and PDF format. The video must be in or have subtitles in English. QR code can be submitted as well. Participants’ are required to upload their video link and QR code on the conference platform.
Abstracts will be evaluated on quality of writing, and their capacity to communicate the purpose of the presentation in a coherent and scholarly manner. Please consider the following criteria when preparing your abstract:
- Originality
- Contemporary significance and/or scholarly relevance
- Conceptual, methodological and theoretical soundness
- Disciplined, focused and persuasive argument
- Coherent organization and clarity of written expression
- Reference to appropriate literature
- Relevance to the conference strands and themes
It is a requirement that presenters whose abstract has been accepted and who wish to present their research must register to attend the full conference. If co-authors of the same paper also wish to present, they must also register for the full conference.
Authors may offer no more than two abstract submissions in which they appear as the lead author.
Conference attendees may not present more than two symposia.
The Conference Advisory Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions.
The acceptance of an abstract does not imply provision of travel, accommodation or registration for the conference, nor any other costs associated with preparation or presentation of the abstract, or attendance at the conference.
ICEQ 2022 – CONFERENCE STRAND DESCRIPTORS
Inclusion, Equality and Diversity in Education: Critical Perspectives, Global Challenges and Local Needs
Abstracts for presentations (in English, French or Arabic) are invited, with a focus on one of the conference strands. Whilst there will inevitably be submissions that fit into more than one strand, you will indicate where your main focus lies, and the organisers will group submissions with others of a similar focus. Self-organised group symposia should consist of three papers relating to aspects of one common strand. Strand descriptors are not intended to be restrictive but indicative and abstracts are invited related to areas relating to the overarching theme of Inclusion, Equality and/or Diversity.
Strand | Descriptor for Guidance and Website |
Making Inclusion and Exclusion Visible: ‘Special Educational Needs’, Disabilities (SEND) and Beyond | Abstracts related to this strand will focus on the notions of inclusion and exclusion in policy and practice. Presentations will explore research, policy initiatives or practice, relating to inclusive cultures and communities; they may highlight challenges and barriers to inclusive polices/practices; or discuss the idea of inclusive education for all. Presentations will contain specific reference to the provision of ‘quality’ education for students / pupils described as having Special Educational Needs/ Disabilities; examples may include SEND policies and provision; meeting the needs of students with Dyslexia in HE; removing barriers to inclusion of children with disabilities – case study of a nursery; identification and assessment of SEND, working with parents of children with disabilities; multi-agency working, enabling environments, the voice of the student; and any other topics that link quality, education, SEND. |
Making Equity Possible: Social, Cultural and Linguistic Diversity and Intersectionality | This strand is addressing the challenges of and potentials for equity for those who represent marginalised groups in educational settings based on social, economic, cultural and linguistic differences from the majority and, even more, for those who experience and represent intersectional differences. The challenges might include, for example, inequitable treatment, unequal access to programs and resources, or educational and social isolation resulting in disparities in learning and growth. The emphasis is on strategies and innovations that result in greater equity in policy and practice. |
Promoting Inclusive Communities and Cultures: Using Technology | The role of information technologies in education has taken a centre stage especially during Covid 19 when there was a pivot to online learning. It is clear that the use of information and learning technologies will continue to play an important role for enabling access to education for all. However, in addition to providing affordances for access and accessibility, information technologies can at times pose challenges for marginalised learners. This strand will provide an avenue for submissions to address the ways in which information technologies facilitate flexibility, voice and accessibility for ‘non-traditional’ learners. It will also provide scope for research that uncovers how issues of access to technology and digital poverty may further marginalise particular cohort of learners. On a related matter, the issue of digital literacy and digital citizenship are also ripe for exploration under this strand. |
Maximising Participation through Systems and Processes: National and Local Policy Initiatives | This strand is related to the impact of national, local and international policy initiatives on inclusion, equality and diversity. Submissions will emphasise policy initiative, and/or research into and perspectives on aspects of equity, equality and opportunity; it is concerned with the rights of those perceived as ‘different’ from the majority, to be able to participate fully in education, access the curriculum, and play a valued role in their educational context; with a sense of belonging and identity. It links inclusion as a process which maximises participation in education at all levels. |
COVID-19: Challenges, Opportunities and Inequalities in Educational Contexts | This strand looks at COVID-19 through the equity lens. Submissions may highlight how the pandemic and remote learning have created disparities that already existed in communities’ access to educational, economic, social and psychological support around the globe. While the world crisis may be lessening in many countries, the challenges educators face with regard to students’ progress and gaps in learning—let alone the effects of the virus on the health and security of individuals, families and peers in their daily lives—makes for an opportunity for presentations which encourage delegates to rethink what education is and should be both now and in the future This strand is focused on abstracts relating to the impact of COVID-19 on educators, and learners across the globe. |
Developing Inclusive Policies and Practices for International Migrants | This strand addresses the challenges around the globe in providing often scant resources to a growing population of international migrants who are can be refugees with little economic means, frequently undocumented, and without educational prospects in their new lands. The sessions can address inclusive policies and practices at all educational levels for those who lack the financial means or legal rights to do so. Abstracts addressing legislative decisions, educational innovations, and/or efforts to provide additional support to migrant populations are encouraged. |
Creating Inclusive Learning Communities: Engaging with Key Stakeholders, from Policy to Practice | This strand primarily relates to collaboration and communication to promote quality. Submissions may include, working with parents and carers; engaging with outside agencies including educational psychology, social workers; mental health services, information sharing; professional barriers; initiatives involving the wider community; links between different sectors; for example, universities, employers, third sector organisations and schools. This strand provides opportunities for researchers and practitioners to illustrate the primacy of listening to one another. |
Anticipating Inclusion through Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning. | Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) policies and initiatives are going global. The UN’s Global Education Monitoring Report for 2020 identifies the potential for UD and UDL to provide a paradigm shift as to how inclusive policies and practices can be realised at all stages of the educational life journey. With this in mind, this strand invites colleagues, whether individual or panel based, to provide insights from institutional, regional, national or transnational initiatives where UD or UDL approaches have been adopted in terms of research, policy and practice and the potential impact that such adoption has had on the educational experiences and outcomes, especially for marginalised learners. |
Abstracts should be between 250 and 300 words excluding the title and author’s information
Abstracts must be submitted electronically via the conference portal
by 11:59 p.m., UTC, 20 December 2021.
All abstracts will be published in the electronic abstract book. Abstracts may be submitted in one of the 3 following categories:
- Individual Research Paper– Oral Presentation (20 minutes) or self-organized symposium – 3 papers (60 minutes- extendable depending on the number of papers)
These papers will reflect academically rigorous research intended to add to and develop existing body of knowledge.
- Positional, Theoretical or Professional Paper – Oral Presentation (20 minutes) or self-organized symposium – 3 papers (60 minutes- extendable depending on the number of papers). These papers will reflect theoretical positions or policy/professional initiatives, or experiential case studies intended to use to add to and develop to the existing body of theoretical and experiential knowledge.
- Poster/video Presentation – An illustrated presentation, to be on display during the conference on the conference platform, will be organized in discussion panels to allow delegates to interact with the presenters.
All abstracts must be submitted in English, French or Arabic.
Category 1: Research Paper – Oral Presentation
Rationale: should indicate the key purpose of the research such as the statement of the problem, a novel idea or a knowledge gap in the field. This should lead to declaration of the objective(s) of your research and its added value.
Ethical Considerations: should indicate how you ensured the research was conducted in an ethical manner.
Methodology: should explain your approach, data collection tools, and the procedures adopted to analyse the data.
Results: should show illustrative examples/statistics of the main findings/results.
Conclusions: should discuss the implications and value of the main findings of the research.
As above or below. Please submit 3 (or more) separate abstracts as one document.
Self – organized symposium – should indicate the title of the symposium or panel, plus names and affiliations of all participants in the session, including the chair. An overview of 300 words should be submitted by the symposium/panel organizer/chair. Each presenter in the symposium must submit (via the Chair) an abstract as above in addition to the overview. Organizers of symposium are encouraged to nominate a central theme (include this in the overview section of the submission) and must nominate a chairperson. This person may also be a presenting member of the symposium. Prior acceptance of all parties to participate must be arranged by the symposium/organizer/chair. It is the responsibility of the symposium/panel organizer, in consultation with the other presenters, to organize the session to allow time for robust discussion and debate with attendees.
Category 2: Positional, Theoretical, or Professional Paper (Oral or Poster)
Rationale: should indicate the background and context, aims, position and theme under consideration. This should lead to declaration of the objective(s) of your paper and its added value to the field.
Ethical Considerations: should indicate the ethical stance of the paper and any challenges or dilemmas faced by you in a professional capacity.
Methodology: should provide brief description of theoretical position – appropriate policy, or professional initiatives, project innovation, case studies and/or evaluation.
Results: should illustrate key points raised by the position paper.
Conclusions: should discuss the implications and value of your paper in relation to research, policy and/or professional practice.
Category 3: Poster Session (Research or Theoretical Paper)
Poster sessions will include photo/infographic and video/documentary presentations. Both should contain the key elements as given for oral presentations but with graphical/visual illustrations. They will be displayed for the duration of the conference on the conference platform with presenting authors to be available for designated panels to discuss their research. Authors will not give an oral presentation. Poster/video panels will be limited to answering queries by participants about their research.
Photo/Infographic
The photo/infographic submission is an interpreted photo of the conference theme. The image should depict one of the themes that are being discussed in the conference. The photo/infographic should be 1 page and should be submitted in one of the following formats: JPEG or PNG. A 100-word description should be submitted with the photo in word and PDF format.
Video/Documentary
The video/documentary submission must be a creative and innovative interpretation of the participants’ understanding of the theme of the conference. The video should be 2 to 3 minutes in length and the resolution must be at least 1080 pixels. The video must be submitted in one of the following formats: MP4, MOV, AVI together with a 100-word description explaining the video in Word and PDF format. The video must be in or have subtitles in English. QR code can be submitted as well. Participants’ are required to upload their video link and QR code on the conference platform.
Abstracts will be evaluated on quality of writing, and their capacity to communicate the purpose of the presentation in a coherent and scholarly manner. Please consider the following criteria when preparing your abstract:
- Originality
- Contemporary significance and/or scholarly relevance
- Conceptual, methodological and theoretical soundness
- Disciplined, focused and persuasive argument
- Coherent organization and clarity of written expression
- Reference to appropriate literature
- Relevance to the conference strands and themes
It is a requirement that presenters whose abstract has been accepted and who wish to present their research must register to attend the full conference. If co-authors of the same paper also wish to present, they must also register for the full conference.
Authors may offer no more than two abstract submissions in which they appear as the lead author.
Conference attendees may not present more than two symposia.
The Conference Advisory Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions.
The acceptance of an abstract does not imply provision of travel, accommodation or registration for the conference, nor any other costs associated with preparation or presentation of the abstract, or attendance at the conference.