AKU Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Conference
Oral Presentations
Oral presentations are parallel sessions in which participants will present their work on a particular conference sub-theme for the allocated time, followed by a question-answer session. Abstracts can be based on research projects, personal reflections, classroom examples or narratives related to evidencing teaching practices for effective learning in higher education.
Guidelines for Submission
Oral presentations are parallel sessions in which participants will present their work on a particular conference sub-theme for 10 minutes, followed by a 10-minute discussion session . Faculty, students and staff can submit abstracts which can be based on research projects, personal reflections, classroom examples, or narratives related to evidencing teaching practices for effective learning in higher education.
The abstracts for oral presentation should include the following information:
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Sub-theme
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Title of the paper [Maximum 200 characters]
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Complete Name of the author(s) (up to 6 authors may be listed) and institution of affiliations (city, state, country). Avoid using abbreviations for department/institution name
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Background/rationale
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Research question or teaching/learning focus
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Research Method(s) or Teaching/learning Methods
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Findings or observations
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Conclusion and actual or potential implications
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References. Use the APA style in text and reference list.
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Word count: Maximum 500 words
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3 to 4 key words to be mentioned at the end of the abstract.
2. The language used in the abstract should be UK English.
3. It is highly encouraged for papers to include students as collaborators and co-authors, as this not only promotes a more inclusive and diverse perspective, but also provides valuable experience and mentorship opportunities for the next generation of scholars.
4. All abstracts must be submitted via the online abstract submission process.
5. Submit the abstract in a Word file (docx) format with 12-point Times New Roman font.
6. Abstracts will be reviewed by a panel of reviewers in a double-blind process, and will be reviewed for originality, relevance to the conference theme, accuracy and research depth.
7. The abstract should succinctly describe the work and results/outcomes, as this is the only written record prepared for this conference that will be included in the Conference Abstract Book. The organising committee reserves the right to edit abstracts for clarity or correctness of language, but will consult the author if any significant changes are needed.
During the abstract review process, the following considerations will be used as a guide:
The evaluation of abstracts will consider several key criteria. These include the relevance of the topic to the conference sub-theme, a clear statement of the goal or purpose of the work, the presence of a well-defined methodology or teaching and learning process, evidence-based findings or claims supported by reflective and scholarly endeavors, grounding in relevant literature, potential benefits for teaching and learning in higher education, error-free language and grammar, and an overall high-quality presentation.
Submit your proposals for Oral Presentations
