Welcome to EDUCON2022
The University of Namibia is hosting its Annual Education Conference (EDUCON) under the theme, Re-Imagining Education: A Discourse on resilience, adaptability, inclusivity, and quality from 24-28 October 2022. The conference will provide an excellent platform for interesting and stimulating presentations and discussions on topical issues that address the conference theme and focus areas. It also provides a platform for networking and strengthening collaboration between academic researchers and the various sectors.
The focus areas are:
- Basic Education
- Higher Education
- Technology Education
- Teachers’ Professional Development
- Educational Policy Issues
- Educational Leadership and Management
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment of learning
- Distance Education and Lifelong learning
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Reviewed manuscript
It is time to upload your manuscript on the online EDUCON2022 webpage. Please follow the steps:
- Log into the webpage unam.na/educon2022 with your unique username and password.
- Your Submission Detail will appear as follow:
- Title:
Submission type: Manuscript
Focus Area:
Date Uploaded:
Link: Download Abstract
Status: Pending Review
General guidelines
- Your article must not exceed 3000-3500 words, excluding references.
- Kindly take note that your article’s similarity rate in Turn-It-In should not exceed 20%. Attach your plagiarism report with the submission.
- Due date: 12 January 2023
- Title: The article’s full title should contain a maximum of 95 characters (including spaces) or not more than 15 words.
- Abstract: The abstract should not be longer than 250 words and must be written in the past tense. The abstract should give a succinct account of the objectives/questions, methods, results, and significance of the matter. Do not cite references or use abbreviations in the abstract.
- Introduction: The introduction must contain your argument for the social or scientific value of the study, and the aims, objectives, or questions. For social science research, it is important to describe the underlying theoretical basis and how it links with the conceptual framework.
- Research methods and design
Outline the type of design, study population, sampling and sampling strategy, data collection, data analysis, and ethical considerations.
- Results: Present the results of your study in a logical sequence that addresses the aim, hypotheses, objectives, or questions of the study. Use tables or figures as required to present the findings. Use quotations as required to establish the interpretation of qualitative data.
- Discussion: The discussion section should address the following sections:
- Key findings
- Discussion of key findings supported by related literature
- Strengths and limitations
- Implications
- Conclusion: Provide a brief conclusion that summarises the results and their meaning or significance about the hypothesis, objective/s, or question/s of the study.
- Any other
Acknowledgments: Recognise those who have contributed to the study but do not meet the criteria for authorship.
References: Use APA 6/7th Edition.
REGISTRATION
A registration fee of N$ 800.00 for all participants is payable on/ or before 07 September 2022.
The conference will be hosted at the Southern Campus of the University of Namibia, Keetmanshoop, Namibia.
For further inquiries contact us at educon2022@unam.na
ENQUIRIES
Contact Person: Ms. Albertina Nelumbu
Tel: +264 63 220 2039
Email: anelumbu@unam.na
BANKING DETAILS
Account Name: THE UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA
Account Number: 55500057621
Branch Code: 281872
Branch Name: WINDHOEK CORPORATE CENTRE
Swift / BIC Code: FIRNNANX
Reference: 4531-2853
Kindly email your proof of payment to educon2022@unam.na
ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES
Birds Mansion Hotel
Relax in the Bird's Mansions Hotel or the Bird's Nest Guest House. Both venues are nestled right in the centre of Keetmanshoop, the capital of Southern Namibia.
wVisit Website t+264 63 2217 113 @birdsmansions@iway.naThe Schützenhaus
The Schützenhaus, established in 1907, is the oldest German Club in Southern Africa. It was privatized after 98 years and is now a prestigious Guest House in Keetmanshoop.
wVisit Website t+264 63 225 584 @reservations@exclusive.com.naCentral Lodge
Central Lodge offers spacious and airconditioned en-suite rooms for the overnight tourist as well as the business traveler. Enjoy our restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and conference facilities.
wVisit Website t+264 63 225 850 @clodge@iway.na