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Dear Colleague

 

*Apologies for any cross-posting*

CALL FOR PAPERS - REMINDER

 

2nd International Conference of Professional Doctorates

John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh

20th & 21st April 2011

http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/profdocs

 

This is a reminder that papers are being requested for the 2nd International Conference on Professional Doctorates, which will take place at John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland on 20th & 21st April 2011. The deadline for submitting preliminary abstracts (ca. 300 words) is Monday 22nd November.  The Conference themes and topics for submitted papers will cover all aspects of Professional and Practice-based Doctorates, including:

 

·         International perspectives on developments in the Professional Doctorate in North America, Australia and Europe

·         Employer/community expectations of the Professional Doctorate

·         Philosophical and educational developments in the pedagogy of the Professional and Practice-based Doctorates

·         Approaches to doctoral training & professional development

·         Practical experience in the delivery of Professional Doctorates

·         Special issues relating to Practice-based Doctorates

·         Sustainability issues of different models of Professional Doctorate

·         Comparison of Professional Doctorates in various professional arenas

·         Strategies for effective formal and informal assessment

·         Critical reflective practice and the accreditation of experiential learning

·         Quality assurance and quality enhancement issues

·         Validation issues and audit practices

·         Ongoing or completed case studies of research projects / theses of Doctoral Students

 

Papers are invited for presentation in one or more of the following formats:

·         Lecture

·         Round Table Discussion

·         Workshop

·         Poster

·         Poster (with short Introduction)

 

Full details, including key dates and an online form for submitting Preliminary Abstracts, can be found on the Conference web pages: http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/profdocs

 

Conference Registration can also be accessed at: http://www.ukcge.ac.uk/profdocs

 

Best regards

Angus

 

Angus Burns

ICPD-2 Conference Manager

 

UK Council for Graduate Education

Lichfield Centre

The Friary

Lichfield

WS13 6QG

 

Tel: +44 (0)1543 308603

Fax: +44 (0)1543 308604

Mobile: +44 (0)7858 522130

http://www.ukcge.ac.uk