CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Towards responsible, participatory and reflective citizens competently contributing to an emerging 21st century democracy

Education is the cornerstone of development and change in any society. It has therefore become crucial that issues pertaining to responding to the demands of education in the 21st century in South Africa take priority on a society-wide basis and be addressed at all levels. The role of educators in providing this kind of quality education and ensuring that learners fulfil their educational potential can never be underestimated. However, the efforts of teachers in South Africa are often hampered by a variety of educational and non-educational factors, which make teaching and learning a challenging task. With many schools across the country still deprived of resources, facilities and qualified teachers, the provision of quality education in South Africa remains a contentious issue. Modern South African classrooms are now more diverse than ever before and it has therefore become imperative that those instrumental in ensuring quality education deal with the growing demand for overall efficiency and competence. The need therefore exists to develop a schooling system as true as possible to the South African context, which closely represents a young democracy with its unique blend of diversity. In response to this and as one of the leaders in the education sector, the University of the Western Cape will be hosting this year’s Education Students’ Regional Research Conference (ESRRC) as a safe, collegial space for post-graduate Education students across the four main universities in the Western Cape.

Conference Theme: Education Responding to the Demands of the 21st Century

Sub-themes:

1) Curriculum Transformation in Higher Education

2) Education in the digital era

3) Language and Literacy Issues in Education

4) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Adult Education in the 21st century

5) Teaching and Learning in Basic and Higher Education

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS:

Abstract to be sent to Oluwatosin Egunlusi at 3484067@myuwc.ac.za by the submission deadline.

IMPORTANT DATES:

WORKSHOPS

Who will attend these workshops?

• Post grad students who are presenting at the conference

Where will it be hosted?

• At UWC. Venue information will be communicated to all presenters

When?

• Sat, 28 July 2018