Call for Papers:
Asia Montessori Conference 2024
Theme: Peace is Action, Not Hope
The 10th Asia Montessori Conference, set against the backdrop of Singapore’s iconic Sands Expo & Convention Centre on 4th and 5th October 2024, invites you to contribute to a pivotal call to action under the theme, “Peace is an Action, Not Hope.”
Inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori's profound insight that establishing peace is the work of education, this conference seeks to mobilize the collective wisdom, practices, and research of educators, professionals, and practitioners from across Asia and beyond.
What is the Main Objective?
Our goal at this conference is to transform the conference into a dynamic forum for learning, sharing, and sparking conversations on how we, as educators, can effectively lead our children to become “Ambassadors for Peace”.
What defines a child as an “Ambassador for Peace”? Such a child naturally embodies:
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Problem-solving abilities and skills in conflict resolution.
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The capacity for non-violent communication.
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Mutual respect and empathy towards others.
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Self-awareness and a strong sense of responsibility.
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Self-help skills that extend to assisting others.
Who should participate?
Early childhood educators, practitioners, and professionals working with children, including preschool teachers, heads of departments, policymakers, university faculty, and researchers.
Choose How You Want To Contribute
Scholarly Contributions
We welcome submissions of original research papers, articles, case studies, and abstracts that resonates with the conference theme and address topics including, but not limited to:
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Practical strategies for integrating peace education into early childhood curriculum
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Building inclusive and diverse learning environments that promote peace and harmony
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Empowering children as agents of positive change and peacemakers in their communities
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Collaborative approaches to fostering partnerships between educators, families, and communities in promoting peace
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Assessing the effectiveness and impact of peace education initiatives in early childhood settings
Contributors will be invited to speak at the conference and to use the conference as a platform to share their knowledge, insights, strategies, research, and/or experiences and be instrumental in shaping a global movement towards integrating peace as a foundational element in education.
Practical
"Action Plans"
This year, we're broadening our call for participation to include not just the submission of scholarly papers but also the development of "Action Plans" by our very own conference participants.
We are inviting preschool teachers and professionals who work with children to participate in the creation of an “Action Plan” with their classroom children, based on the conference theme.
The "Action Plan" can be outlined as follows:
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A learning activity spanning 3 to 6 months, tailored to be age-appropriate for the children involved and reflective of the conference's theme.
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Comprehensive documentation of the learning activity's processes and progress, capturing all phases including planning, implementation, observation, assessment, and any necessary adjustments to the plans.
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Compilation of these documentations into a video or other portfolio formats to be presented to the conference's judging panel.
After evaluation, the top 6 “Action Plans” will be shared and presented at the conference.
Contributors of the selected "Action Plans" will be invited to share their projects at the conference, and stand to win attractive awards and prizes.
Why Participate?
Your participation offers an unparalleled opportunity to spotlight your work at an international platform, inspiring a wide audience of educators, professionals, and practitioners. Beyond sharing your research and strategies, it's an opportunity to influence the next generation of educators and, more importantly, the children who represent our hope for a peaceful world.
Submission Instructions
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Submissions must adhere to the specified formatting guidelines.
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Abstracts should not exceed 300 words, and full papers are limited to 5000 words.
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We encourage innovative, actionable strategies and findings that can be practically applied within educational settings to promote peace.
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All contributions must be sent via email to info@amahq.org, or via the form below, by April 30, 2024.
We look forward to your paper!