Wednesday, September 5, 2012

2012 Regional Convention (Call for Papers)


MATHEMATICS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION

OF THE PHILIPPINES-ILOILO CHAPTER, INC.

(MTAP-IC, INC.)

 

4th ANNUAL REGIONAL CONVENTION

 

 

A CALL FOR PAPERS

“Coping with the Demands of the K-12 Math Curriculum”

 

 

            The Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines-Iloilo Chapter, Inc. (MTAP-IC, Inc.)  invites you to its 4th Annual Regional Convention which will be held on October 19, 20, and 21, 2012 at Amigo Terrace Hotel, Iznart Street, Iloilo City. The theme for this year’s convention is “Coping with the Demands of K-12 Math Curriculum.”

 

The Regional Convention is fully endorsed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)-Region VI as well as the Department of Education (DepEd)-Region VI and will feature plenary talks, parallel sessions and presentations of papers of educators who have been doing research in mathematics teaching and learning.

 

            The sessions are designed to:

1.     update mathematics educators on innovations and trends in teaching mathematics; and

2.     create a venue for sharing effective mathematics teaching practices, materials, and methods.

            We are now accepting paper presentation proposals (M.I., thesis, dissertations) in the form of abstracts for the conference. Abstracts should have at most 300 words and must clearly state the problem being addressed, methodology, results, and implications. The heading should include the title of the paper, name of researcher(s), institution, postal address, email address, and contact number(s) of the author.

 

            Papers on teaching innovations, transformative teaching, instructional technology, and novel teaching strategies in mathematics are highly encouraged. Mathematics investigations are also accepted.

 

            The deadline for the submission of abstracts is on September 30, 2012. Proponents of accepted papers shall be notified on or before October 7, 2012. Soft copies of the extended abstract must be received no later than October 14, 2012.

 

            The extended abstract must be single-spaced, typed in 12-pt Times New Roman font, must not exceed 8 pages, and is in accordance with the American Psychological Association (APA) style of writing manuscripts. It must contain the rationale, statement of the problem, methodology, results and conclusions, and references. Deadlines will be strictly followed.

 

            You may e-mail the abstract to mtapiloilo@yahoo.com. For further inquiries, please contact Dr. Harold F. Cartagena (09088965477), Prof. Alex J. Balsomo (09215657710) or Dr. Alona M. Belarga (09194000247).


CONFERENCE FEES AND REGISTRATION

 

ALL ACCEPTED PAPER PRESENTERS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER AND PAY THE CONVENTION FEE

 

            The convention fee of PhP 2,800.00 will cover four (4) snacks, two (2) lunch meals, convention kit and materials, certificate, and plenary speakers’ fees. A Php 200.00 discount will be availed by MTAP-IC, Inc. members for calendar year 2012.

 

            Payment may be made through direct bank deposit or cash payment.

           

            Cash payment may be paid to:

                        Mrs. Rhodora Cartagena

                        University of San Agustin

                        Iloilo City

 

            For bank deposit, deposit to the account:

                        Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines,

Iloilo Chapter (MTAP-IC), Inc.

                        Account No. 000780941942

                        Banco de Oro, SM City Iloilo Branch

           

            To ensure that the payment is credited to you, attach a copy of the deposit slip to the registration form.

 

MTAP-IC 4th REGIONAL CONVENTION

October 19-21, 2012

 

REGISTRATION FORM

 

 

 

Name:
 
Affiliation/School:
 
Mailing Address:
 
Contact Number:
 
E-mail address:
 
Form of payment: (Please tick.)
 Bank Deposit             Direct Payment
What level of education is your concern? (Please tick.)
 
 Elementary             Secondary              Undergraduate            Graduate

Submit registration form to:

Dr. Alona M. Belarga, Mathematics Division,

West Visayas State University, La Paz, Iloilo City

 or email to

mtapiloilo@yahoo.com.

 

The registration form may be photocopied if more copies are needed.

 

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