AFTRA 10th Teaching and Learning Conference & 12th Roundtable (NAMIBIA 2023) - Call for Papers

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Announcement of the AFTRA 10th Teaching and Learning Conference and 12th Roundtable hosted in Namibia from May 9–12, 2023, with a program covering intercontinental speakers, AU teacher development cluster meetings, roundtable sessions, and official ceremonies. The conference theme is Transforming Education in Africa, including subthemes on teacher standards, qualification frameworks, professional development, mobility, wellbeing and safety, post-Covid education, inclusion, financing, and innovations in motivation. It invites stakeholders and details paper submission requirements (APA style, up to 10 pages, abstracts ≤150 words, English/French/Portuguese).

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Timelines 2023

Arrival

Opening Ceremony & Ministerial Session

Intercontinental Speakers & Syndicate Groups

AU Teacher Development Cluster Meeting, Side Events & Cultural Events

Roundtable

Departure

Conference Theme and Subthemes

Submission of Conference Papers

Online Registration for Conference and Roundtable

Payment for the Conference

Logistics

AFRICA FEDERATION OF TEACHING REGULATORY AUTHORITIES Fédération Africaine des Agences de Régulation de l’Enseignement Federação Africana de Autoridades Reguladoras do Ensino [www.africateaching-authorities.org](www.africateaching-authorities.org) Offices: Centurion, South Africa; Abuja, Nigeria; Accra, Ghana; & Lusaka, Zambia ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE AFTRA 10TH TEACHING AND LEARNING CONFERENCE AND 12TH ROUNDTABLE, NAMIBIA, MAY 9-12, 2023 (NAMIBIA 2023) Africa Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authorities (AFTRA) is pleased to announce its 10th International Conference & 12th Roundtable to be hosted by the Ministry of Education, Art and Culture , Republic of Namibia, and Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU), May 9-12, 2023. AFTRA is the intergovernmental organisation for the regulation of teaching in Africa comprising Ministries of Education, National Teaching Councils, Teachers Unions, Teacher Education Institutions, and international organisations associated with the regulation of teaching. AFTRA is also the Africa Regional Branch of the world body, International Forum of Teaching Regulatory Authorities, IFTRA ([www.iftra.org](www.iftra.org)) . It is further the Co-Chair of the African Union Teacher Development Cluster, Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 2016-2025), and member of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education 2030. It has a special working relationship with African Union Commission, UNESCO-IICBA, UNESCO Regional offices in Africa, Education International Africa Region, and many others. The Conference is open to all stakeholders in Africa and across the world, from government representatives to teaching professionals, academics, researchers, publishers, innovators, industry experts, digital giants, and post graduate students. The Roundtable, is however, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Federation and admits delegates of only member Ministries and organisations. SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR H.E. Hage Gottfried Geingob President of the Republic of Namibia CHIEF HOST Hon. Ester Anna Nghipondoka, MP. Minister of Education, Art and Culture, Namibia CO-HOST Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) VENUE Safari Court Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia LAST CONFERENCE (GHANA 2022) Ministers of Education and Dignitaries’photo session @ Ghana 2022 TIMELINES 2023 | ARRIVAL | OPENING CEREMONY & MINISTERIAL SESSION | INTER
CONTINENTAL SPEAKERS & SYNDICATE GROUPS | AU TEACHER DEVELOPMENT CLUSTER MEETING, SIDE EVENTS & CULTURAL EVE | ROUNDTABLE | DEPARTURE | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 08 May | 09 May | 09-10 May | 11 May | 12 May | May 13 | CONFERENCE THEME Transforming Education in Africa: Teachers, Teaching and the Teaching Profession SUBTHEMES ▪ Teaching and School Leadership Standards ▪ Teacher Qualification Frameworks ▪ Teacher Policies , Professionalism and Empowerment ▪ Teacher Professional Development ▪ Teacher Mobility ▪ Teacher Collaboration and Mobility ▪ Teacher Security, Safety and Healthy Schools ▪ Teacher Demand and Supply ▪ Teacher Psychosocial Support ▪ Education in the Covid-19 “New Normal” -Digital learning and transformation ▪ Inclusive, equitable, safe and healthy schools ▪ Learning and skills for life, work and sustainable development ▪ Financing of education ▪ Innovations in Teacher Motivation ▪ Empowering TVET Teachers for Sustainable Development ▪ Management of Large Classes ▪ Assessment in Open and Distance Learning ▪ Early Childhood Care and Education ▪ Teaching and Learning in Emergencies ▪ Other relevant sub-themes Submission of Conference Papers Empirical and theoretical papers are acceptable provided they follow the APA writing style, maximum of 10 pages including references, one-and-half spacing, Times New Roman, font size 12, MS Word format, written in English , French or Portuguese language. Indicate a new paragraph by double-spacing, not indentation. Papers must have

FAQs

What are the dates and location for the AFTRA conference and roundtable in 2023?

The AFTRA 10th Teaching and Learning Conference and 12th Roundtable are hosted in Namibia from May 9–12, 2023. The venue listed is Safari Court Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia.

Who can participate in the conference and who can attend the roundtable?

The conference is open to all stakeholders in Africa and beyond, including government representatives, teaching professionals, academics, researchers, publishers, innovators, and students. The roundtable admits delegates only from member Ministries and organisations.

What are the requirements for submitting conference papers?

Accepted papers must follow APA writing style, be up to 10 pages including references, use one-and-half spacing with Times New Roman 12pt, and be written in English, French, or Portuguese. Submissions need abstracts not exceeding 150 words, and full papers are due no later than February 25, 2023, with evidence of USD 50 payment for vetting and publication.

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