The 11th International Qatar TESOL Annual Conference English Language Teaching and the Job Market: Bridging the Gap 20th to 21st February 2015 Doha, Qatar

Venue: TBA
Doha, Qatar
Proposals which focus on the conference theme will be given priority. However, Qatar TESOL welcomes submissions, particularly practical and pragmatic presentations, on English Language Teaching. All proposals are blind-refereed by trained reviewers.
In order to submit a proposal for Qatar TESOL’s 2015 Conference, please submit your 50-word abstract and 250-word session description here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Aai1R_kJ2lJ5fnb_4FLrd1LGXWgdkEO8DkKw-AK47F8/viewform . Please use the attached rubric as a guide: http://qatartesol.org/Flyers/Proposal_Rating_Rubric_2015.pdf
Presenting at Qatar TESOL indicates the important role that practitioners play in our teaching community and provides opportunities to ask important questions, share our knowledge and experiences. Teachers and administrators from the following areas are encouraged to submit proposals:

• Primary schools
  
• Secondary schools
  
• Independent schools
  
• University / College preparatory/ Foundation programs
  
• Adult education institutions
  

How to Submit Your Proposal
Use the online submission form by clicking here or https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Aai1R_kJ2lJ5fnb_4FLrd1LGXWgdkEO8DkKw-AK47F8/viewform
This form requires you to submit details of each presenter (biodata), 10-word title of your presentation, 250-word description of the session, and 50-word abstract for the conference program. You must submit a separate online proposal form for each topic. Only online submissions will be accepted
If you have questions, please contact: [url=http://qatartesol.org/q/qatar-tesol-conference-2015/mail to: proposals@qatartesol.org]proposals@qatartesol.org[/url]
Types of Sessions

• Poster Presentations
  
• Practice-Oriented and Research-Oriented Sessions (45 minutes)
  
• Teaching Tips (20 minutes)
  

Types of Proposals
Qatar TESOL invites proposals for papers, workshops, poster sessions, publisher presentations and special interest group (SIG) discussions. When submitting your proposal, consider the categories below it:

• Young learners / Elementary
  
• CALL
  
• Cross-cultural Education
  
• Independent Learners
  
• Materials Writing
  
• Teacher Education – Professional Development
  
• Administration
  
• CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)
  
• Reading
  
• Writing
  
• Speaking
  
• Listening
  
• Vocabulary
  
• Grammar
  
• Assessment
  
• Leadership and Management
  

Conference Suggested Topics

• Business models in ELT
  
• The 21st century ELT classroom
  
• Teaching and / or learning needs in the 21st century
  
• Career-based teaching and learning
  
• English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
  
• Technology in the workplace
  
• K-12 pedagogy and curriculum design
  
• Educational policies and implementation
  
• Teachers’ changing roles in the ELT context
  
• Alternative and creative approaches to assessment
  
• Teacher certification and professional development
  
• Managing ELT programs in schools and colleges
  

Conference Registration Fees: 

• Membership fees:       100 QAR
  
• Early bird registration:  50 QAR (for Qatar TESOL members)
  
• Early bird registration:  175 QAR (for Non-members)
  
• Onsite registration:         200 QAR
  

Important Dates

• Proposal submission start date: July. 4th , 2014
  
• Proposal submission deadline: November 1th, 2014
  
• Proposal review process: November 2nd – November 22th, 2014
  

Conference Flyer: http://qatartesol.org/conf2015/QTESOL_Conference_Flyer2015.png
If you have questions, please contact: proposals@qatartesol.org