CALL FOR PAPERS

Proposals for presentations can be submitted to alpheusm@vut.ac.za or lena@vut.ac.za. Presentations may be delivered on quality assurance and curriculum development aspects of an educational programme in which there is clearly a workplace-based component, or on issues associated with Work Integrated Learning.

Presented papers should address the following conference strands:

• Work Integrated Learning quality process
• Work Integrated Learning quality monitoring and assessment
• Incorporating Work Integrated Learning in the learning programs
• Work Integrated Learning audit and measurement criteria
• Work Integrated Learning quality partnerships
• Work Integrated Learning meeting Higher Education requirements
• Service Learning in Higher Education – extending the concept of Work Integrated Learning

Papers will be peer reviewed in accordance with international standards of publishing journals. Appropriate highly qualified persons will form a panel of paper referees.

Presentations will be invited in one of three forms:

1. Research Papers: 25 – 30 minutes duration (15 – 20 minutes talk/10 minutes discussion). These presentations will contain methodology, data and conclusions based on research
2. Discussion Papers: 25 – 30 minutes duration (15 – 20 minutes talk/10 minutes discussion). These presentations will discuss an issue, describe a programme or provide opinion
3. Workshop: 40 – 50 minutes duration (must be interactive throughout). These presentations will involve audience participation in exploring an issue.

Proposal acceptance for the Conference will entitle the authors to submit a paper for the refereed proceedings. Proceedings will be available to delegates at the Conference.

Timetable for proposal and paper refereeing is as follows:

Note: All presenters must register before 01 December 2005 to be included in the programme.