Call For Papers (Last Call)

["UNEVOC Canada" <unevocls@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Please pardon our cross-posting.  We are holding an International Conference 
(Unlocking Human Potential To Learn) in August 2001 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 
Canada.  We are still accepting papers on any aspect related to enhancing 
learning potential.  Abstract submission deadline has been extended until 
February 28.  For more information, please visit our website 
http://www.umanitoba.ca/unevoc/conference.


CALL FOR PAPERS

International Conference
UNLOCKING HUMAN POTENTIAL TO LEARN
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Co-chairs:
Dr. Chris Chinien
Director, UNEVOC Canada, Manitoba, Canada Ph: 204-474-8769
Dr. Reuven Feuerstein
Director, ICELP, Jerusalem, Israel  Ph: 972-2-5670-333

Communication technology has created a world in which people must be more 
flexible in the way they acquire new knowledge and skills. Peter Drucker, an 
American writer on management issues, predicted: "inequality based on 
knowledge is a major challenge in today's emerging learning societies."

Considerable efforts and resources have been devoted to provide equal 
educational opportunities to all. Having equal educational opportunities now 
means more than just having access to schools, teachers, and textbooks. It 
also means that individuals have the
intellectual and cognitive skills needed to learn. Many individuals lack 
equal educational opportunities because they have not developed the 
essential cognitive skills to succeed in a learning environment.

UNEVOC-Canada, the Canadian Center for UNESCO's International Project on 
Technical and Vocational Education and the International Center for the 
Enhancement of Learning Potential will co-host an International Conference 
and Workshops on August 19-25, 2001 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Conference:  August 19-20, 2001 Workshops:  August 21-25, 2001

The international conference will focus on enhancing learning potential of 
children, youth and adults, and in particular, as it relates to Dr. Reuven 
Feuerstein's work in Structural Cognitive Modifiability and Mediated 
Learning Experience (for more information on these theories, please consult 
Dr. Feuerstein's web site: http://www.icelp.org).   The workshops will 
provide participants with knowledge and training on the two systems derived 
from Dr. Feuerstein's work, Learning Potential Assessment Device (LPAD) and 
Instrumental Enrichment (IE).

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES:
-To engage participants in dialogue on the cognitive skills enhancement of 
children, youth and adult learners.
-To introduce participants to best practices and innovative approaches, 
strategies and techniques for enhancing the learning skills of learners in 
educational and workplace settings.

SESSION FORMAT OPTIONS

Individual Papers

Papers for the conference are being accepted on any aspect related to 
enhancing learning potential, particularly but not restricted to Dr. Reuven 
Feuerstein's theories of Structural Cognitive Modifiability (SCM) and 
Mediated Learning Experience (MLE), or their applications- Learning 
Potential Assessment Device (LPAD) and Instrumental Enrichment (IE).  
Individual papers must focus on any one of the themes listed as follows:

THEMES

·Developing critical skills for lifelong learners
·Improving learning effectiveness and efficiency in technical and vocational 
education and training
·Working effectively with learners from diverse cultural        experiences
·Improving learning effectiveness and efficiency of workplace education and 
training
·Challenging gifted learners
·Enhancing learning skills of learners with special needs

Presenters may focus on issues relating to research, case studies, best 
practices, innovative approaches, strategies, issues relating to 
applications, policy implications, theory, and emerging trends. 
Presentations will be one hour in length followed by a thirty-minute 
discussion.

The paper should consist of approximately 4000 words.  It must be 
word-processed, single-spaced, and left-justified using Times New Roman 
12-point font.  Inclusion of endnotes, footnotes, headers, and page numbers 
are not encouraged.  Titles should be bold and centered.  References must 
follow the style conventions of the American Psychological Association 
(Publications Manual, 3rd edition).

Panel discussions

Participants in the conference panel discussions will exchange ideas and 
information about best practices, exemplary projects, case studies and 
current issues and concerns. Papers from panel discussion leaders are now 
being accepted. The panel discussions will also focus on the main themes of 
the conference, as listed above.  Each panel member will prepare a 
ten-minute position paper that focuses on one of the conference themes.

ABSTRACTS

Deadline for submitting abstracts for paper presentations or panel 
discussions: Wednesday, February 28, 2001
Length:  100-150 words
Deadline for papers to be included in conference proceedings:  May 1, 2001

PROCEDURE

To submit an abstract, complete the attached Proposal Cover Sheet form and 
mail, fax, or e-mail both the form and the abstract to:

Riva K. Bartell, Ph.D., C. Psych., Professor
Counseling Psychology & Clinical School Psychology
Department of Educational Administration, Foundations
and Psychology
402 Education Building, University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Telephone: (204) 474-9048
Fax: (204) 474-7696
Email: unevoc@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Subject:  Abstracts)
Web: www.umanitoba.ca/unevoc

For further information or to confirm the suitability of an idea for a 
paper, please contact Dr. Riva Bartell at the above address.


NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE

Conference organizers will notify all prospective presenters regarding the 
status of their papers by March 16, 2001.  Conference registration will be 
waived for chosen presenters.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 28, 2001    -Submission of abstracts deadline
March 16, 2001 	     -Notification of acceptance
March 30, 2001       -Registration deadline for presenters
May 1, 2001          -Deadline for submission of papers
August 19-20, 2001   -Conference
August 21-25, 2001   -Workshops

Unlocking Human Potential To Learn
International Conference & Workshops
August 19-25, 2001

PROPOSAL COVER SHEET

Family Name(s): __________________________________________________
First Name(s):  __________________________________Title: _________
Paper Format: o Individual Paper	o Panel Discussion
The following sub-themes are pertinent to my paper or panel discussion:
1. __________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________

Contact Information
Address: _________________________________________________________
Institution: _____________________________________________________
Street: __________________________________________________________
City:  _________________________________  State/Province: ________
Postal Code:  ____________________  Country: _____________________
Telephone: ______________________   Fax: _________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________

Submit to:
Riva K. Bartell, Ph.D., C. Psych., Professor
Counselling Psychology & Clinical School Psychology
Dept. of Educational Administration, Foundations & Psychology
208 Education Building, University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2
Telephone: (204) 474-9048
Fax: (204) 474-7696
Email: unevoc@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Web: http://www.umanitoba.ca/unevoc

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