Call for Presentation Proposals

Working Forum on Men in Early Childhood Education

May 20-23, 2008
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
Honolulu, Hawaii

Planning for the first Working Forum on Men in ECE is well underway. We are working to create an event that is diverse, different, and adds a meaningful contribution to the international discussion of male involvement in early childhood education. This conference is for both men and women involved in and committed to these issues.

Key topics for presentations and discussions include:

Stories around Male Involvement
Stories of the Men
Stories of the Families
Stories of the Programs
Stories of the Societies

History and research on men in early care and education
Myths and Stereotypes
Viable Research
Historical Context

Transforming Attitudes and Practices
Possibilities for Change
Constraints on Achieving Success and Managing Opposition

Leadership
Role of Men in ECE
Spokespeople for Men in ECE Sector
Male Friendly Principles

Community/Cultural Context of Men in Early Care and Education
Role for and Power of Organized Coalitions
Appropriate Vehicle
Framing MECE

Activities and Curriculum
Indoor and Outdoor

Presenter Submission Requirements:

Submit an abstract / a brief overview of approximately 200 to 250 words of your proposed presentation.
Align your submission to the proposed Working Forum for Men in Early Childhood Education topics noted above
Abstract / brief overview to be e-mailed to Bonnie Neugebauer bonnien@worldforumfoundation.org.
Your proposal must include:

Your name
Your organisation
Your e-mail address
The title of your proposed presentation
The “session” you suggest it is aligned to (see Sessions noted above)
Key points covered in your proposed presentation
The abstract / brief overview (200 -250 words only, please)

Session details:
Each session will typically include a session Moderator and 2-3 Presenters to offer differing information, perspectives, and stories pertaining to the session focus.

Registration:
Please note ALL presenters / speakers MUST register for the Working Forum for Men in Early Childhood Education. Registration is now open at www.WorldForumFoundation.org/men. The discounted early bird rate is available through January 7, 2008. Applications for financial assistance are available in the registration area as well.

Please send your presentation proposal as soon as possible and no later than January 30, 2008 to bonnien@worldforumfoundation.org if you are interested in presenting at the Working Forum. This will be a community building, provocative, life- and world-changing event. Join us.

Sincerely,
Bonnie Neugebauer