Have you - alone or together with colleagues - developed and tested new forms of teaching and examination, revised course and programme curricula or run collegial development projects? What do you do differently? What are your best practices? What experiences can you share with your colleagues? Your contribution is most welcome!

You can submit two different categories of contributions. Either scientifically characterised contributions so-called Scholarship of Teaching and Learning studies that report more or less systematic studies of university pedagogical practice. Or good examples of effective, creative and collaborative methods that have developed university pedagogical practice, a so-called Best Practice contribution. Types of submissions for the conference are oral presentations, round table discussions, workshops and poster presentations.

Let's make this Teachers' Conference the best ever!

The call for contributions is now closed, the last day to submit contributions was 15 November 2023. We have received 50 contributions which we are now reviewing and putting together a programme. The programme is expected to be ready by 1 February. Thank you very much for this fantastic commitment! It will be an engaging and very exciting conference.

Descriptions – presentation forms and information about the abstract.

Swedish or English

The conference language is Swedish but there will be an English track to follow. You can therefore choose whether you want to write your abstract and conduct your presentation in English instead. The language you use in your abstract should also be used in the implementation. Please indicate clearly in your abstract if the implementation will be in English.

Each entry will be assessed in relation to the following criteria

• Clarity and coherence of the contribution, including the title.
• Contribution to the practice, development and evaluation of pedagogical development in education programmes at Stockholm University.
• Value for the conference participants.
• Adherence of the contribution to the proposed structure and timing of the different forms of presentation.
• Active and productive engagement of the participants.
• In addition to these criteria, the contributions will be assessed on the basis of how well they fulfil the guidelines for the chosen contribution category and presentation format.

Oral presentation

Each session will last 45 minutes including the presentations and discussion. Two presentations addressing a similar theme is followed by 15 minutes discussion and questions from the audience  You may propose a single presentation (we will pair it up with a similar one) or suggest to be paired with a colleague submitting a presentation related to yours.

Abstract should contain the following: a clear statement of the aim, description of activities, outcomes of the project, experience/learning gained, recommendations to others who would undertake a similar project, reference to literature.

Round table discussion

A round table discussion lasts 45 minutes, of which the introduction or presentation of the subject may be a maximum of 15 minutes and no less than 25 minutes for further probing and discussion. Focus should be on experiences, learning and further ideas from undertaking a Best-practice or SoTL-project, and on activate the participants.

Abstract should contain the following: a clearly stated aim and elaborated background to the theme of the session, making it possible for the participants to familiarize themselves with the questions being addressed.  Links to relevant literature is welcome. The abstract should end with the 2–4 questions that are planned to be addressed in the session.

Poster presentation

You produce your poster using the Stockholm University digital production tool, Tools: Visual identity on the University staff web: tools for visual identity.  During the conference, you will have access to a poster screen for part of the day to present your contribution and answer questions.

Abstract should contain the following: a clear statement of the aim, description of activities, outcomes of the project, experience/learning gained, recommendations to others who would undertake a similar project, links to literature.

Workshop

Workshops will be given a full 90 minute session. Explorations of themes related to research or practice while including a high level of creativity, innovative thinking, critic, active participation and planning of new and further activities/innovations.

Abstract should contain the following:  a short and detailed description of aim, background/problem and theoretical foundation together with clarified intended learning outcomes, a detailed description planned activities, including calculated time for each step.