An alternative format session offers an opportunity to present ideas through formats other than traditional research papers, such as film screenings, performances, roundtables, workshops, or other interactive or creative approaches. These 75-minute sessions are designed to foster dialogue, experimentation, and collaborative engagement with ethnographic or practitioner questions, methods, or findings.
All proposal submissions are required to include:
- Submission Track: Authors should identify their proposal as one of the following. (A) The Traditional Research track involves immersive, qualitative study of social life, where researchers observe, participate in, and analyze cultural practices to generate deeper theoretical and empirical insights. (B) The Practitioner Inquiry track involves educators and professionals systematically studying their own practice to better understand and improve the learning environments in which they work.
- Key Words: Authors may select up to four Keywords to help reviewers and organizers quickly understand the central themes of a submission and ensure it is grouped with related papers and panels.
- File Upload: An optional File Upload may be used to further elaborate on ideas introduced elsewhere in the submission, though primary review decisions will be based on the core elements outlined below.
For this submission type, please ensure you have prepared the following important core elements for this proposal:
Provide a 150-word summative overview of this session, including its significance.
In 150 words or less, what are the theoretical and topical domains that will be engaged when guests attend.
In 300 words or less, briefly describe how the time will be used in the session, including any special formats such as discussions, round tables, films, performances, and so on. Please also include any special space or technology needs.