CALL FOR PAPER PRESENTATIONS IN THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HISTORICAL EDUCATION IN ASIA:

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CALL FOR PAPER PRESENTATION

November 7, 2014

FOR:    ALL PRESIDENTS/VICE-PRESIDENTS/

DEANS/DEPARTMENT CHAIRS/RESEARCH DIRECTORS

HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (HE’Is)

STATE UNIVRSITIES AND COLLEGES

and

ALL DIVISION SUPERINTENDENT

DISTRICT SUPERVISORS/PRINCIPALS/

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PRIVATE SCHOOLS

SUBJECT:

CALL FOR PAPER PRESENTATION IN THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HISTORICAL EDUCATION IN ASIA:  ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

FROM: DR. EMMANUEL F. CALAIRO

President, Philippine Historical Association

We wish to inform you that the Philippine Historical Association (PHA) will commemorate its 60^th anniversary by sponsoring an international conference themed Historical Education in Asia: Issues and Challenges on August 27-29, 2015 at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines.

Background

Historical education, a broad field of research and learning which includes the teaching of history, harnessing historical thinking skills, training in historiography and dissemination of historical knowledge should be given priority in this fast changing world. In the age of globalization and with the ASEAN integration in 2015, historical education both in the local and regional levels require a convergence of ideas from historians, teachers, researchers and various practitioners related to the field of history.

In our time, historical education should be viewed in various levels and institutions of our society. From the individual to institutions, historical knowledge is practical not only to preserve identity in this generation but to promote unity in diversity. Promoting historical education  enhances  opportunities towards  a better future of Asian nations.

The international conference will provide  venue for discussion on new historical studies, research, writing and teaching methods. In particular, the said international conference shall develop among the participants  critical and deep understanding of new studies and researches on historical education, including strategies and methods in doing research, teaching and propagating historical, cultural and heritage studies.

The Conference theme is: Historical Education in Asia: Issues and Challenges

Specific topics:

Trends in Historiography in the 21^st Century                                                                                  

Teaching Models in History

Bringing History Closer to the People

Revisiting Curriculum Frameworks

Charting Ground Breaking Paths in Various Institutions

Texts and History

                                                                                                                                                                                   

IMPORTANT DATES

The planning for and execution of the international confab will follow the proposed schedule below:

Event	Proposed schedule
Deadline of submission of abstracts	February 28, 2015
Notification of acceptance/ recommendation for revision	March 15, 2015
Deadline of pre-registration	June 30, 2015
Deadline of submission of electronic presentations	July 31, 2015
Submission of full papers	July 31, 2015
Cancellation/ refund of registration	July 31, 2015
Conference proper	August 27-29, 2015

Paper Presentors

All paper presentators shall be entitled to 50% discount on the conference registration fee.

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS

To be considered for participation in the parallel sessions, a faculty or researcher should submit an abstract of the paper to the Screening Committee.  Abstracts should be electronically received by the Screening Committee on or before February 28, 2015.

Abstracts should have a maximum of 350 words. These should be typed single-spaced with font type Times New Roman and font size of 12 pts. This should include a one-page bio-note with recent photo.

GUIDELINES FOR PAPER PRESENTATION

1. Papers invited on any of the topics below for oral presentation must not have been previously published and must not be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.

2. Papers will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

·         Main focus of research

·         Quality of research

·         Significance

·         Content of the paper

·         Adherence to the submission criteria

3.      Final papers should be submitted electronically in MS Word to the Proceedings Committee via email kasaysayan.ph@gmail.com  Fax transmittal is not allowed. The full paper must be received on or before the set deadline.

4.      An email will also be sent upon acceptance or non-acceptance of the paper for presentation. An acknowledgment email will be sent to the presenting author upon receipt of the abstract and final paper.

6. Contributed papers for the parallel sessions will be of 20 - 25 minutes duration. Five (5) minutes of questions and discussions will be allotted for each presenter. Presenters should use MS PowerPoint during presentation. er. Presenters should use MS PowerPoint during presentation. 

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Registration:

Participation is open to all teachers, scholars, researchers here and abroad interested in historical education in Asia. Pre-registration will be on or before June 30, 2015.

Registration fee matrix:

                       

	Regular rate		Pre-registered rate
	Conference only	Conference With tour	Conference only	Conference With tour
Non member	4,000	5,000	3,500	4,500
Member	3,500	4,500	3,000	4,000

	With Meals	Without Meals	With Meals and Tour	Without Meals, with Tour
Undergraduate Student *Must be pre-registered. *On-site registration shall be without meals.	1,500	1,000	2,500	2,000

*Group participation (Minimum of 10) can be given special arrangement. Please get in touch with the Secretariat.

Registration fee will entitle the delegates to the following:

• Attendance in all sessions
• Souvenir program
• Conference kit (with ball pen, writing pads and freebies)
• 2 lunch and 4 snacks
• Certificate of attendance/participation

Pre-registration

Participants must submit the completed Pre-registration Form together with their payment either in cash, manager's cheque, telegraphic transfer, or money order, made payable to the

Philippine Historical Association, Inc..

Contact person for the payment of pre-registration is:

            Dr. Evelyn Songco

            c/o Office of Student Affairs

Tan Yan Kee Building

University of Santo Tomas

Espana, Manila. Philippines

Telephone Number: (+632) 731-2985

UST Trunkline Number: (+632) 406-1611 local 8267

E-mail address: easongco@yahoo.com

*At UST, you may also contact Ms. Kaye Bundang at (+632) 926-8314

Mr. Jonathan C. Balsamo

PHA Secretary

c/o Museo Valenzuela

Valenzuela City

Telephone Number: (+632) 2910672

Mobile Number: 0905-5762181

E-mail address: jobal_kasaysayan@yahoo.com

Letter of Invitation

Participants who wish to receive an official letter of invitation from the organization may request for such from the Conference Secretariat. Such invitation, however, does not imply commitment on the part of the Steering Committee to provide any financial support.

Cancellation and Refund

The Secretariat must be notified in writing. A refund of the registration fee, less 20% administrative charge, will be made for cancellations received on or before July 31, 2015. No refund will be made for cancellations received after this date.