The 30th annual meeting of the Association for Moral Education will take place in the Laguna Cliffs Marriott in Dana Point, California, from November 10 through 14, 2004. The conference is sponsored by the School of Education and the Paulo Freire Democratic Project, Chapman University, and chaired by Tom Wilson.

As in previous years, there will be a general focus on moral education and development. In addition the 2004 AME Conference will examine the relationships among ethics, aesthetics, and social justice. In keeping with the Association’s mission, program proposals from both scholars and practitioners (as if scholars were not interested in practice and practitioners not in scholarship) across the disciplines of psychology, sociology, social psychology, philosophy, cultural studies, critical theory, economics, education, and the arts to name a few, are encouraged.

Of particular interest is attention paid to the challenge of action. How can we as individuals and an organization contribute to the alleviation of grave unfairness and injustice which characterize our times? Thus, proposals are encouraged which address the theme in some manner and form. This requirement, however, should not be seen as exclusionary, but rather as a means to stimulate and expand thought about the relationship of our work to the dangers that face us.

All plenary sessions and some invited symposia will be organized around the general theme, individual proposals do not have to be directly related, other than some indication of having at least considered action possibilities. Proposals are welcomed in the fields of formal and informal education as well as across all age groups and contexts. You may send in a proposal with a general focus, with a sub-theme focus as indicated below, or with an “other” of individual choice.

Preference will be given to those proposals that best consider the connections and action properties of the sub-themes to moral education. This list is by no means meant to be exclusive but rather is offered to stimulate thought, creativity, and gorgeous possibilities of a comprehensive moral education. Thus the “other” sub-theme classification.

1. The arts
2. Professional / business ethics
3. Action / participatory research
4. Spirituality / religion
5. Democratic education
6. Critical / feminist pedagogy
7. Critical theory
8. Environment / ecology
9. Economics / capitalism
10. Student access / fairness, equity, voice
11. Technology
12. Cultural studies
13. Peace / holocaust studies
14. Second language acquisition / bilingual education
15. Other

Proposals for workshops both during, before, and after the conference on programs in moral education and the sub-themes are also welcomed. There will be an opportunity to offer pre-conference workshops on Wednesday, November 10th and post-conference on Sunday morning, November 14th

On Saturday, November 13, in addition to the usual presentations, there will be a focus on moral/democratic pedagogy from elementary through post-secondary education. Included will be sessions organized and conducted by students from all educational levels. Proposals for this activity are especially solicited.

Please provide the following information about your proposal.

Part One

1. State the title of your proposal (10-word maximum)

2. Select the two preferred formats for your presentation in order of preference:

• Paper presentation: Grouped in twos or threes, 75 minute session
• Symposium: Discussion format, 75 minute session
• Demonstration: Pedagogy / teaching methodology, 75-120 minute session
• Luncheon round table: Discussion format, 60 minutes
• Poster presentation: Variable length
• Workshop: Variable lengths based on presenter(s) needs

3. Full name, title, and affiliation of first author. Postal and e-mail addresses and fax numbers of author.

4. Full name, title, and affiliation of co-author(s). Postal and e-mail addresses, phone and fax numbers of co-author(s)

5. Provide an abstract of up to 100 words to be printed in the program.

6. Indicate your media needs. Media-light presentations are encouraged. Standard equipment will be available if requested in advance (i.e., flip chart package, VCR # and monitor, overhead projector, 35-mm slide, limited power point projection).

Part Two

1. For review purposes, provide a 500-word summary of your poster, paper, round table, or demonstration. For panel presentations, provide a 500-word summary of each individual paper in addition to a 250 to 500-word summary justifying their joint presentation. For workshops, also include a summary of relevant background. All proposals will be peer reviewed.

2. Provide your primary discipline, e.g.psychology, philosophy, ethics, aesthetics, the arts, education, etc.

3. Age-level focus (select all that apply):

• PK-12 education
• Post-secondary education
• Professional
• Adults
• Mixed: Community
• Mixed: Family

4. Three keywords to index the presentation

5. Make sure your proposal is complete. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

Accepted submissions imply that the author(s) will register for the conference and be present the time designated in the conference program.

Receipt of submission will be acknowdged by an automated e-mail to the submitting author.

Email notifications of the status of proposals have now been sent to all first authors. In case you have not received notification, please e-mail soohoo@chapman.edu. All persons whose proposals are accepted will be eligible for a reduced conference registration fee. Graduate students are eligible for further reduced rate. No other form of financial assistance is available at this time.

Accepted submissions may be published in future Conference Proceedings.

For requests to be a reviewer, session chair or discussant, please e-mail soohoo@chapman.edu and indicate the theme area of interest. Registration for the conference is required to be a reviewer, session chair, or discussant.

Our sincere hope is the conference, in and of its self, will reflect its intent. At its conclusion, we all will be able to say, yes, this indeed has been an ethical, aesthetically beautiful, and socially just, moral experience.

For more information on submissions, contact:

Conference Chair: Tom Wilson
Telephone: 714.744.7039 or 949.497.4359
Fax: 714.744.7035
E-mail: ame2004@amenetwork.org