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Call for Conference Proposals
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ECMMA 2023 Biennial International Convention
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The Early Childhood Music & Movement Association (ECMMA) and the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Early Childhood Music Special Research Interest Group (ECM SRIG) announce a call for presentations at the ECMMA 2023 Biennial International Convention at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Brownsville campus June 25–June 28, 2023.
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Types of Submissions Sought:
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Research Paper Presentations and Research Posters
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Description of Types of Submissions Sought:
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Submissions related to early childhood music and movement and the convention theme will be accepted in the following formats:
Option 1) Practical Workshop: Selected presenters will engage convention participants in an interactive workshop-style presentation focusing on techniques and strategies applicable to early childhood music and/or movement education contexts. Workshops may vary in length and session length will be provided upon session acceptance. Multimedia formats are encouraged.
Option 2) Practical Poster & Lightning Talk: Selected presenters will share information focusing on techniques and strategies applicable to early childhood music and/or movement education contexts. Presenters will prepare a poster (dimensions: 48” x 36”) to be hung and 1-minute lightning talk to be delivered prior to the poster session.
Option 3) Research Talk: Research of any type must be completed at the time of the submission to be considered for a research talk. Selected authors will share findings from an original research project and implications for policy and/or practice in regard to early childhood music and movement. Talks may vary in length and proposals may be selected for a research forum. Notification of session length and applicable grouping(s) that will align with the conference schedule will be provided upon session acceptance.
Option 4) Research-to-Practice Workshop: Research of any type must be completed at the time of the submission to be considered for a research-to-practice workshop. Selected presenters will share the results of research (their own or others’) and how they inform practical applications for early childhood music and movement settings. They will also engage convention participants in an interactive workshop-style presentation focusing on applying the researcher’s procedures and outcomes to early childhood music and/or movement education contexts. Workshops may vary in length and session length will be provided upon session acceptance. Multimedia formats are encouraged.
Option 5) Research Poster & Lightning Talk: Completed or in-progress research of any type will be considered for a research poster and lightning talk. Selected authors will share information related to their original research project and applicable implications regarding early childhood music and movement. Authors will prepare a poster (dimensions: 48” x 36”) to be hung and 1-minute lightning talk to be delivered prior to the poster session.
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“Foundations of the Future”
The 2023 convention theme celebrates the role of early childhood music and movement in providing foundations for both young children and the individuals who make music with them. The foundational areas may include: Increased connections - including global connections and interpersonal connections.
Topics related to these connections can be related to (a) diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), (b) social-emotional learning (SEL), (c) empathy, (d) connections within school settings, (e) connections within home settings; Child and adult development, including developmentally appropriate practice (DAP). This can include topics related to working with children with special needs and learning disorders as well as gifted children.
The use of technology.
Beginnings of lifewide music making.
The pedagogical practices of tomorrow.
Session proposals should be related to any of the foundational areas discussed above.
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Prepare to submit the following information:
- Author bio(s) (up to 300 characters, approx. 50 words) highlighting previous experiences related to early childhood music and movement.
- Foundational area that your proposal aligns with
- Intended audience(s)
- Intended audiences’ previous experience with music and/or movement (i.e., novice, some experience, experienced)
- Three learning outcomes (After attending this session, attendees will be able to...)
- Title as it would appear in the convention program (up to 150 characters, approx. 15 words)
- Abstract (up to 300 characters, approx. 50 words) as it would appear in the conference program
- Session format and type
- Detailed summary (up to 4500 characters, approx. 750 words)
- Up to five relevant references and/or resources.
- Keywords (up to 5)
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Deadline for Submissions and Timeline for Acceptance of Proposals:
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Submission deadline is February 15th, 2023. Proposal acceptances will be distributed at the beginning of March, 2023.
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Inquiries About the Conference Proposal Should Be Directed To:
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For practical proposals (i.e., practical workshops, practical poster & lightning talks), contact Mike Ruybalid (VP Convention Programming, mruybalid@ecmma.org) with questions or concerns.
For research proposals (i.e., research talks, research-to-practice workshops, research poster & lightning talk), contact Christina Svec (Chair, ECM SRIG, csvec@iastate.edu) with questions or concerns.
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A Note from Brian Wesolowski:
The mission of the Music Research Nexus is to connect those involved in music education/music therapy research at higher education institutions.
1. Music education/music therapy position vacancies
2. Calls for international, national, and state music education conferences
3. Calls for nominations for service-related activities
4. Calls for papers
5. Research funding/award opportunities
To see records of postings, to subscribe to the listserv, or to submit a dissemination request, visit the Music Research Nexus at: http://musicresearchnexus.com/
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