UNESCO and Gay and Lesbian Memory in Action (GALA) are delighted to announce the colloquium Transforming Classrooms, Transforming Lives: Combating Homophobia and Transphobia in Education in Southern Africa. This colloquium is also held in partnership with the Centre for Education Rights and Transformation (CERT) at the University of Johannesburg. Looking specifically at the Southern Africa context, this multi-disciplinary event will build on 2012’s highly successful colloquium on Challenging Homophobia and Transphobia in South African Schools. The colloquium will allow educators, policy-makers, researchers and activists from across Southern Africa to discuss the scope and impact of homophobia and transphobia in the education sector. It will also create a space for delegates to present new research, to discuss recent front-line activities, to reflect on good practices and to develop evidence-based strategies for future interventions challenging homophobia and transphobia in education. The colloquium will also assist in building strong and effective partnerships between government, education institutions, civil society and other key partners. Colloquium themes 20-minute papers or poster presentations are invited on topics related to the themes of the colloquium. Abstracts are invited that address the below key topics: •Mapping homophobia and transphobia in education in Southern Africa: an analysis of the scope and nature of the problem, including physical and mental wellbeing •Impacts of the social and cultural context on homophobia and transphobia in education •Trends and developments in research: what priorities in research for future action? •Policies to prevent and address homophobia and transphobia in education in Southern Africa, and how to make use use of existing legal frameworks •Curricula, pedagogy and teaching practices, including teacher training and support •Combating cultures of hate. Support for learners and the school community •Working together, building partnerships and coalitions How to submit an abstract? Applications are now open for individuals and organisations wishing to present at the colloquium. Interested parties should submit an abstract of no more than 300 words, outlining the topic and aims of the paper as well as its relevance to the colloquium’s overall theme. Guidelines and application forms are available on the GALA website (gala.co.za/colloquium_2013.htm). All abstracts must be submitted using an application form. Applications must be submitted to Glenn Keating at glenngalacolloquium@gmail. Abstract deadline Completed applications must be submitted by 17 October 2013. Registrations Registrations are now open for those wishing to attend the colloquium. Application forms can be downloaded from the GALA website and must be submitted to Glenn Keating on glenngalacolloquium@gmail or +27 11 717 1783 (fax) by 5 November. Scholarships A limited number of travel and accommodation scholarships are available for presenters at the colloquium. Please refer to the GALA website for details on how to apply. Delegates from the Southern African region (including South Africa) will be prioritised. Further details and downloadable application forms are available at gala.co.za/colloquium_2013.htm. For all other queries, please contact Glenn Keating at glenngalacolloquium@gmail or by fax on (+27) 11 717 4239.
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 08:50:31 +0000
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