7th AFTRA Teaching and Learning in Africa Conference - 9th Roundtable - Announcement May 14-19, 2018 (Abuja 2018)

Oct 19, 2026

Announcement from the Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) for the 7th Teaching and Learning in Africa Conference and 9th Roundtable, scheduled May 14-19, 2018 in Nigeria (Abuja 2018). The conference highlights exchange of best practices among AFTRA regulators and global stakeholders, while the Roundtable serves as AFTRA’s Annual General Meeting for AFTRA member organizations only. It states the SDG4/ CESA 2016-2025 theme, key subtopics, conference dates, registration fees, and paper submission requirements and timelines.

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Announcement

Dates and venue (May 14-19, 2018)

Theme and session subtopics

Conference papers (APA style, submission timeline)

Registration and fees

Visa, hotel booking, and logistics contacts

Announcers and executive director information

AFRICA FEDERATION OF TEACHING REGULATORY AUTHORITIES Fédération Africaine des Agences de régulation de l’Enseignement [www.africateachingauthorities.org](www.africateachingauthorities.org) Offices: Centurion, South Africa; Abuja, Nigeria & Lusaka, Zambia OFFICE OF AFTRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AFTRA Directeur Exécutif) ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 7TH AFTRA TEACHING AND LEARNING IN AFRICA CONFERENCE AND 9TH ROUNDTABLE, MAY 14-19, 2018 (ABUJA 2018) AFTRA hereby announces the 7th Teaching and Learning in Africa Conference and 9th Roundtable holding May 14-19, 2018 in Nigeria. The Conference provides opportunities for exchange of best practices between AFTRA (the statutory regulators of the teaching profession in Africa) and members of the global community particularly the academia, ICT experts, employers of teachers, teachers unions, international development partners, non-governmental organisations, and the general public. The Roundtable is AFTRA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and admits only AFTRA member organisations. AFTRA is the Africa Regional Branch of the International (World) Forum of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (IFTRA, [www.iftra.org](www.iftra.org)) . Photo: AFTRA Conference, Pretoria, South Africa, 2017 􀁸 Patron: Hon. Minister of Education, Federal Important dates: Republic of Nigeria May 14: Arrival 􀁸 Host: Teachers Registration Council of May 15-16: 7th AFTRA Conference Nigeria, Abuja May 17: Tour/cultural eve 􀁸 Venue: NAF Conference Centre, May 18: 9th AFTRA Roundtable Gwarinpa-Wuse 2 Expressway, May 19: Departure Central Business District, Abuja Theme Teaching and Learning in Africa in the Context of the SDG4 and CESA 2016-25 i. Globalisation and education in Africa ii. Professionalization of teaching in Africa: Themes and perspectives iii. Professional standards for teachers and school leaders: Issues and way forward iv. Prospect of African teacher professional standards v. On-going teacher professional development: Policies and practices vi. Pre-service teacher education: Quality assurance issues vii. Teacher training, working and living conditions in African countries viii. Teacher mobility/Teachers without borders ix. Teacher professionalism networks and mutual benefits x. Learning Assessment: Models and international comparison xi. Open and Distance Learning (ODL): Theories and Cases xii. The integration of educational technologies in teaching and learning xiii. Inclusive and equitable quality education for all xiv. Lifelong learning opportunity for all xv. Education for self-reliance and entrepreneurship xvi. Socio-cultural and psychological dimensions of education in Africa xvii. Closing the school-industry divide xviii. Teaching and learning in conflict-bound parts of Africa xix. Terrorism, refugees and internally displaced persons: Implications for education xx. Other relevant areas NOTE: SDG = Sustainable Development Goals CESA = Continental Education Strategy for Africa 2016-2025 Conference papers Empirical and theoretical papers are acceptable provided they follow APA writing style, maximum of 10 pages including references, one-and-half spacing, Times New Roman font, MS Word format , written in English or French language and full paper submitted by March 05, 2018 to the AFTRA Executive Director ([drsteve44@gmail.com](drsteve44@gmail.com)) . Authors shall get feedback by March 15, 2018 and pay a fee of 50 USD (per paper) by March 25, 2018 for publication of their papers in edited conference proceedings. Conference and Roundtable Registration Participants and delegates should register in advance for the Conference and Roundtable by sending their names, designation, organisation, physical address, email address and phone numbers to the AFTRA Executive Director ([drsteve44@gmail.com](drsteve44@gmail.com)) . They will then receive official invitation and pay their conference fee of 300 USD (early bird) latest March 31st, 2018 or

FAQs

What event is being announced and when will it be held?

AFTRA announces the 7th Teaching and Learning in Africa Conference and the 9th Roundtable, holding May 14-19, 2018 in Nigeria (Abuja 2018).

Who can participate in the Roundtable (AGM)?

The Roundtable is AFTRA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and admits only AFTRA member organizations.

What are the key requirements and deadlines for conference paper submissions?

Empirical and theoretical papers are acceptable in English or French, must follow APA writing style, be up to 10 pages including references, and use one-and-half spacing in Times New Roman (MS Word). Full papers must be submitted by March 05, 2018; feedback is expected by March 15, 2018; and a USD 50 fee per paper is due by March 25, 2018 for publication in edited proceedings.

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