Public Policy Forum

Call For Papers

Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government invites you to be part of the ongoing discourse on the “Future Directions of Education Policy” at the Public Policy Forum 2017. The forum will give voice to decision makers, practitioners, researchers, academics, policy makers and students from various dimensions of the education sector with inter-disciplinary interests so that pathways to future education policies and practices can evolve.
Since the beginning of the Digital Age, the world has been challenged to reform education systems in a manner that is relevant to 21st century learners and societal needs. Academics, researchers and policy makers share a common passion to see education as a key enabler for economic competitiveness, human capital development and improved governance. Therefore, it is imperative to create a forum that encourages open discussion and lively debates on the issues that will have specific impact on the MENA region and the wider global context in the future.

Themes

MBRSG Public Policy Forum 2017 invites scholars and experts to submit papers, posters and case studies on any of the topics listed below. All papers submitted for presentation at the conference and for publication in the conference proceedings will undergo a double blind peer review process. The conference theme includes, but is not confined to the following topics:

• The Development of Public Private Partnerships in Education: papers focusing on role of the private and public sector in education, impact of education on private and public sector outcomes and equity in school funding
• Celebrating Innovations in Education: papers focusing on instructional design to increase student achievement, measurement of innovation in the education sector and innovative education governance models
• Strategic Policymaking for Human Capital Development: papers focusing on STEM education, skills gap, capacity building, curriculum design, ROI on investment in education, importance of early childhood provisions and resource allocation and management in education
• Effective Approaches for Teacher Training and Professional Development: papers focusing on the future trends and policies in teacher training and development, remuneration in education, supply of teachers and quality of pre-service and in-service teacher training and professional development.
• Global Standards of Excellence papers focusing on the quality assurance of branch campuses, internationalization of education, governance models to enhance excellence in education and case studies on best practices in education standards.
• The Role of Civic Education:  papers focusing on social and emotional intelligence, education and happiness, role of families in education, giving voice to learners.
• Embracing a vision for Smart Education:   papers focusing on policies governing use of technology in the classroom, smart education framework, e-learning and mobile learning.
• Dimensions of Education Reform: papers focusing on centralization and decentralization in education, policy review approaches, regulatory framework for reforms, drivers of education reform, pedagogical reforms and change management in education.

 

For more information about the forum, kindly visit our website: Public Polciy Forum: Overview

Important Dates

1. Abstract submission date:  December 8, 2016
2. Full paper and poster submission date: January 10, 2017
3. Announcement of accepted papers:  January 30, 2017
4. Early bird registration for attendees: December 30, 2016
5. Final date for conference registration for presenters:  February 15, 2107

Guidelines for submission

Al submissions for concurrent session presenters or poster presentations should be made electronically via the Easychair link provided below and should include the following information:

• Title of the paper, poster or case study
• Abstract of no more than 300 word (to be published on the conference website if accepted)
• Objective and motivation for the session
• Name, affiliation and contact details (mailing address, email, phone number)
• A 150 words biography (to be published in the conference proceeding and the website)

 

All submissions should be sent to the following web address:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=mbrsgpublicpolicyfor

Please note that all full paper and poster submissions are eligible for awards in three categories: Best Paper, Best Poster and Best Case Study. Winners will be determined by a panel of independent judges and awards will be presented at the gala dinner on day 2 of the conference.

• Only full papers or posters will be considered for presentations in the concurrent sessions
• Presenters are responsible for covering the cost of their registration, travel and accommodation

We look forward to seeing you in Dubai for the MBRSG Public Policy Forum 2017.