WEC 2012 - 2012 : Women's Education Online Conference

Women's education is a continuing and growing area of focus around the world. With the internet, greater opportunities for education exist; However, hurdles remain, especially in developing countries, leading academics to search for ways to assist and empower young women learners in furthering their studies and becoming successful leaders in society.

InDevRS Women's Education Online Conference is focusing on how Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) can improve the situation of women in different countries. Together, academics can start the process for teacher training programs, improved teaching standards, and new studies on women's education in developing countries relating to the teaching of English.

Contribute to our 2012 online conference today. We also encourage scholars to submit articles on gender issues in all parts of the world, studies on improvements women's education, and reports on improvement projects. Online proceedings will be held for certain presentations.

Areas of Focus

TESL in developing countries for girl's schools
Developing content based teaching materials for women's education in EAP programs
General women's education issues (primary, secondary, tertiary)
Educational reform in Developing Countries
Mentoring programs for young learners
Reports on women's educational situations in Developing Countries relating to TESL
Key Information

Abstracts due: August 1, 2011
Notification of acceptance: September 5, 2011
Video Presentations due January 19, 2012
Videos will be online by February 6, 2012
Call for Papers

Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words. They can be related to women's education, gender issues, and how TESL can assist the growth of young female learners in developing countries. Online proceedings will be held.
http://www.indevrs.org/upcoming-seminars/wec2012