Mike,
My first inclinination is to see who might join and what they suggest
but an interactive symposium may work with several panelists who may
have read a priori the selected works and a chair/moderator as you
might.
The panelists might discuss what current reform and related equity
initiatives mean in terms of actually launching sustained actions to
ensure higher proportions of students subject to GBI not fall grades
behind in the first place.
Given this year's theme, I think we should weave for policy a CHAT
discussion that links the recent Ramey et al work to full coverage for
SPARs (students placed at risk) before k-12 , to the ASP (After school
program) literature, , and with the AVID and other in school models
(Comer Levin etc).
It may be that even with all of the above, and teaching transformed in
the schools, the gap would still remain. Why? Why not? How is our
CHAT model different ? etc..
What format would you prefer?
Judy, who is our program chair this year for the SIG?
Let's see what the day brings..pedro
p.s. formats below
I'll be glad to put a proposal together based on input from others
before taking off.
Paper Discussion (formerly known as Roundtable). Paper discussions
allow maximum interaction with the presenters by eliminating the formal
presentation. Individual presenters are assigned to numbered tables in a
large meeting room where interested persons may gather for discussion
with the presenter about his or her paper or project. This format is
particularly appropriate for papers addressing topics best pursued
through extensive discussion. Authors must bring copies of the full
paper and should remain available for discussion throughout the
40-minute session. Time for a discussant and for general discussion may
also be included.
Poster Fair. Poster sessions combine the graphic display of materials
with the opportunity for individualized, informal discussion of the
research throughout a 1½-hour session. Individual presenters set up
displays representing their papers in a large room with other
presenters. Detailed instructions on preparation of posters will be
available at http://www.aera.net/meeting/.
New Member Poster Session. New members of AERA who choose this option
present their accepted papers in a poster format during the first
evening of the Annual Meeting at an event that includes the opportunity
for socializing. They may also have the opportunity to discuss their
presentations with a senior member of their division during a later
closed session. These sessions provide a welcoming and useful experience
for new members in an environment that is provocative for all, linking
new ideas and established wisdom.
B. Formats for Session Proposals
Symposium. Symposia provide an opportunity for examining specific
problems or topics from a variety of perspectives. Symposia may present
alternative solutions, interpretations, or contrasting points of view on
a specified subject or in relation to a common theme. Symposia may also
use a panel discussion format targeted at a clearly delineated issue or
idea. Panel members are expected to prepare a commentary paper
addressing central questions regarding the issue under consideration.
Interactive Symposium. Interactive symposia increase engagement with
the topic, enrich the experience of attendees through active discussion,
and promote deeper understanding by all (including presenters). A large
portion of the session is devoted to activities such as a panel
discussion among the presenters and discussants, questions and
discussion among all those present at the session, or small-group
interaction. It is important to have a chair willing to maintain time
limits on speakers and skilled at facilitating discussion. Innovative
formats (e.g., town meetings) can be proposed under this rubric. For
example, organizers may request tables for small-group interaction.
Structured Poster Session. This format blends the presentation and
disc
ussion of a paper session or symposium with the individual focus of
a poster fair. Part of the session is set aside for an introduction and
brief oral presentations to the audience gathered as a group; time for a
discussant and for general discussion may also be included. During the
remaining time, attendees wander at will among poster stations (usually
eight to ten) that are linked conceptually. Alternatively, the session
may be structured as a 45-minute poster session with a small number of
participants moving among the various stations, followed by 45 minutes
of discussion with the presenters, each at a roundtable.
Pedro R. Portes
Professor of Educational&
Counseling Psychology
>>> mcole@weber.ucsd.edu 06/30/03 02:18PM >>>
sounds like an interesting topic, pedro. What sort of format are you
thinking of? Lets see if anyone else is interested.
mike
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