Pedro, this sounds like a promising session!
There's much to discuss. It is time to decide on an annual theme, if we
decide to go with a theme. In the past, we have used the theme to encourage
individual proposals on the same topic. This year, the AERA invites SIGs to
co-sponsor sessions on the Presidential theme. I also want to encourage
session proposals that are co-sponsored with other SIGs.
There's more to discuss and lots to vote on; more for me to say about SIG
policies. We are required by AERA to have by-laws, and Bill has been working
on that. I hope no one minds if we defer the discussion until after the
holiday weekend here in the U.S. I'm trying to make 2 deadlines, & will keep
my head low this week because of that.
Judy, CH-SIG Program Chair
-----Original Message-----
From: Pedro R Portes [mailto:prport01@louisville.edu]
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 5:31 PM
To: xmca@weber.ucsd.edu
Subject: Re: AERA
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/ <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
discussion 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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