European Conference on Curriculum Studies. Future Directions:
Uncertainty and Possibility (ECCS)
Van Hattum-Janssen, N. 1; Caires, S. 1; Teixeira, L. 1; Sánchez-Fernández, M. D. 2; Ibarra-Torres, K. 3 & López-Portillo, H. 4
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University of Minho, Portugal
University of Coruña, Spain
3 Autonomous University of Aguascalientes, Mexico
4 University of Guanajuato, Mexico
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Email: nvanhattum@ie.uminho.pt; caires@ie.uminho.pt; liliana.teixeira@ie.uminho.pt; msanchezf@udc.es; Kathia_146@hotmail.com;
hector.plp@gmail.com
Abstract
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Keywords: document template; author instructions; conference information; curriculum studies.
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Introduction
This document is to be used as a template for the paper to be submitted. It gives information about the format of the
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you save this document and copy your own text into this template.
1.1 Motivation
In any educational project, the curriculum is a privilege instrument that, in articulation and achieving of its core
elements (objectives, contents, methods, resources and assessment components) constitutes itself as a guideline for
conducting learning experiences resulting from interaction between students and teachers in a particular context
(Pacheco, 2005).
Euro-ACS, the European Association of Curriculum Studies, is a research association on curriculum studies, not
restricted to European scholars, but concerned directly with the state of the field of curriculum studies in Europe. The
association aims to contribute to the development of collaborative research efforts among scholars interested on
Curriculum Studies and to promote curriculum research in Europe. In order to contribute to the advancement of
curriculum studies in Europe, Euro-ACS is organizing the European Conference of Curriculum Studies. Future
Directions: Uncertainty and Possibility.
The conference takes place at the University of Minho in Braga, Portugal on October 18 and 19, 2013.
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Figure 1: University of Minho – Portugal (photo by João Costa, 2011).
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Scope
This conference will be based on two different interaction approaches between participants. One is the traditional
session with specialists on curriculum studies. The other model of interaction is the thematic paper sessions where
participants can share their work and proposals.
2.1 Conference organisation model
The main language of the Conference is English.
2.2 Proposed Paper Session Themes
We are proposing the following themes for the paper sessions:
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Curriculum and supranational policies
Curriculum and accountability
Higher education: curricular challenges
Curricular practices and discourses
Curriculum studies: theoretical and methodological perspectives
Curriculum: in between the social and the personal
Curriculum, internationalisation and cosmopolitanism
2.3 Milestones / Important Dates
This conference has the following milestones related with communication aspects of the responsibility of the
organisation committee, and some milestones of the responsibility of participants, like submission or registration
dates. These milestones are represented in Table 1.
Table 1: Milestones
Date
30-04-2013
20-05-2013
15-06-2013
30-06-2013
15-07-2013
Milestone
abstract submission
notification of acceptance
full paper submission
reviewers comments
final paper submission
Please note that the tables in this text are according to APA standards, not having any vertical borders.
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Target Stakeholders
ECCS aims to engage teachers and researchers on Curriculum Studies, deans of Education Schools and professionals
concerned with curriculum questions. We emphasise again that the main language is English, in order to facilitate
participation.
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Information for Participants
This section has information relevant for participants’ registration, both on web the platform and the conference, and
instructions for authors.
4.1 Web Platform Registration
Web platform registration is free and does not necessarily require a conference registration. All participants should
make their registration in the web platform (https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=1ECCS) in order to get a
login and password to have access to reserved areas. Different roles will be assigned to participants, authors,
reviewers and organisation members. Abstracts and papers must be submitted using the conference web platform.
Please register on the web platform to submit abstracts/papers.
4.2 Conference Registration
Conference registration is compulsory for ECCS participants. The deadline for payment of the early bird registration
fee is July 10, 2013. Papers will only be published after registration in the conference and payment. At least one of the
authors is required to register and present the paper; each registered author can publish and present no more than
two papers. Please find more information on conference registration and payment on the conference website.
Participants not presenting a paper are welcome to ECSS.
4.3 Author Instructions
Papers submitted to the conference must be in accordance with this document, which can be used as a template by
authors. Papers are required a minimum of 10.000 and a maximum of 20.000 characters, including spaces, and
bibliographical references.
This document is in accordance with the following general rules:
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Conclusion
This document is a quick reference guide for the submission of extended abstracts. It also gives some information
about the conference in general. Please make sure you use the standards as given and APA standards for your
bibliographical references and your tables and figures. If you have any further question, do not hesitate to contact the
organising committee at this e-mail address: euroacs@ie.uminho.pt.
References
The references should follow the APA Style, 6th Edition (http://www.apastyle.org/).
Examples:
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New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons.
George, A. L. Jr. & Neilson, E. G. (2000). Genetics of Kidney Disease. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 35 (4), 160169.
Reilly, P.R. (1997). Laws to regulate the use of genetic information. In M. A.Rothstein (Ed.), Genetic secrets: protecting
privacy and confidentiality in the genetic era (369-391). New Haven: Yale University Press.
Tingle, C.C.D. (1985). Biological control of the glasshouse mealybug using parasitic hymenoptera. Ph.D. Thesis,
University of London, London, United Kingdom.
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