Why the SLED Symposium?
Research is an important part of academia which only achieves its full potential when researchers share their findings for the benefit of others. SLED Symposiums are designed not only to encourage LELLC graduate students to conduct high quality research, but also to provide a opportunity for students and faculty to share, learn, and participate in valuable conversations about research on teaching and learning in a friendly and non-threatening forum.
What is the symposium like?
A SLED Symposium is typically about two hours in length and includes three presentations – one by a faculty member or invited guest and two by LELLC graduate students. The SLED Symposium provides the opportunity for graduate students to share their ongoing research and receive feedback from other LELLC graduate students and faculty. Refreshments are provided and door prizes are awarded at the end of the session.
How long are the presentations?
Presenters are given 20 minutes to make their presentations followed by a 5 minute question-and-answer period. It is important that presenters stay within these time limits. Session moderators will monitor the length of the presentations in order to maintain the SLED schedule. Any time a presenter uses beyond their allotted 20 minutes will be deducted from the 5 minute question-and-answer period.
What kind of work can be presented?
Presentations can focus on research undertaken in LELLC department areas of concentration including language arts, children's or adolescent literature, ESL/EFL, foreign language teaching, and reading and literacy among others.
How often does a SLED symposium take place?
SLED symposiums are usually scheduled twice during each academic semester. Exact dates are determined in coordination with the LELLC department chair and SLED faculty advisor in order to avoid conflicts with other LELLC department or School of Education events.
When is the deadline for submitting proposals?
Presentation proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis. Your proposal should include the topic of your presentation as well as an abstract of 50-100 words. Proposals can be e-mailed to Dr. Nyikos (nyikos@indiana.edu). Please include SLED Proposal in the subject line of the e-mail.
Who is responsible for organizing SLED Symposiums?
SLED Symposiums are organized and facilitated by a volunteer committee of students from the LELLC department. Graduate students who are interested in contributing their time to be part of a future organizing committee should e-mail Dr. Nyikos (nyikos@indiana.edu). Please include SLED Organizing Committee in the subject line of the e-mail.