EARNiA 4th International Conference, Ghana 2018
2 to 7 September, 2018
Venue: University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Local Organising Committee
Chairman Dr. Muhammed Bin Mukhtar
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Phone no: +233 (0) 246990705
e-mail: earnia13@gmail.com
Secretary Logah Samuel Dziwornu
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
Phone no: +233 (0) 243236410
e-mail: earnia13@gmail.com
Introduction
The trends in global education demand that teaching and learning at all levels of education should be qualitative such that the learners use whatever they were exposed to in schools to survive in the society. Education is therefore to prepare them for the world of work. However, there is a disconnect between what the society need and what the learners are exposed to in schools, therefore there is the need to plough back the outcomes of research and assessment into the classroom situation to bring about quality teaching and learning. Hence, EARNiA announces her 4th International Conference on using assessment and research outcomes in teaching and learning in Africa which shall hold in the Republic of Ghana between 2 and 7 September, 2018 at the University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. Participants are requested to send their abstracts of not more than 200 words to earnia13@gmai.com or info@earnia.org on or before 15 June, 2018.
Theme:
USING ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH OUTCOMES FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE AFRICAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
Sub-Themes
1. Empowering teachers and learners through assessment (assessment for learning, assessment of learning and assessment as learning).
2. Empowering teachers and learners using research driven instruction
3. Comparative analysis �¢ï¿½ï¿½ the status-quo and the ideal in assessment and research for teaching and learning.
Who is qualified to attend?
Participation is open to all stakeholders in assessment and research across Africa and beyond. All academics in African Universities, Colleges of Education, Polytechnics and staff of the Examination Units or Boards of the Ministries of Education, Public Examination Bodies and classroom teachers can participate.
Key Note Presenter:
i. Professor Omaze A. Afemikhe
Institute of Education,
University of Benin, Benin-City
Lead Paper Presenters:
1. Professor Sagir Adamu Abass
Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria
2. Dr. Kenneth Asamoah-Gyimah
University of Cape Coast, Ghana
Chief Host:
Professor Joseph Ghartey-Amppiah
Vice- Chancellor,
University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana
WORKSHOP FACILITATORS
Professor Alice Asim
University of Calabar, Calabar
Dr. B. A. Adegoke
University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Dr. J. O. Adeleke
University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Dr. M. O. Metibemu
University of Ibadan, Ibadan
Country Representatives
i. Sello Editor Moyo - Botswana
sellmoyo@gmail.com
ii. Martha Egbe - Cameroon
marthaegbe@gmail.com
iii. Asamoah Gymiah - Ghana
kasamoah_gymiah@ucc.edu.gh
iv. Johnson T. Hinneh - Liberia
jtekayhinneh@gmail.com
v. Ana Monteiro - Mozambique
anapiedadem@gmail.com
vi. Gbenga Adewale - Nigeria
gbengaadewale@yahoo.co.uk
vii. Sanni Tajudeen - South Sudan and Somalia sanni4enviroment@gmail.com
viii. Emmanuel O. Adu - South Africa
EAdu@ufh.ac.za
ix. Olanrewaju K. Muraina - The Gambia
muraina_kamilu@yahoo.com
Registration Fees
Foreign Ghanaians
a. Conference Fees:
i. $150 (Members) GHâ600
ii. $75 (students with ID cards) GHâ300
b. Membership fees
i. $100 - New members GHâ400
ii. $50 - Old members GHâ200
iii. $40 - New members (students) GHâ160
iv. $20 - Old members (students) GHâ80
c. Workshop $30 GHâ120
d. Assessment fee $30 GHâ120
e. Tours $50 GHâ200
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
All intending participants (even if you are not presenting papers) are encouraged to register in advance by completing the EARNiA Conference registration form using this link www.earnia.org.
Important Dates
Submission of Abstracts (not more than 200 words) 15 June, 2018
Submission of full paper: 1 August, 2018
Arrival: Sunday 2 September, 2018
Conference Workshop: Monday 3 Sept, 2018
Opening ceremony, Keynote Address, Lead papers presentations and Syndicate Groups: Tuesday 4 Sept, 2018
Paper presentation (Syndicate Groups) Cont.: Wednesday 5 to Thursday 6 September, 2018
Tours: Thursday 6 September, 2018
Departure: Friday 7 September, 2018
Payments
Foreign participants (i.e. Non - Ghanaians) should pay in dollars to the EARNiA account.
Account Name: Sterling Bank Plc
Swift Code: NAMENGLA
Account No. 36145519
Routing No/ABA: 021000089
Bank Name: Citibank N.A., New York
Swift Code: CITIUS33
Address: Citibank New York (Head Office), 399 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10043, U.S.A
Credit to: EARNiA
Account No: 0066873782
Purpose of Payment: EARNiA Conference
Those who registered and made payment on or before 31st August 2018 has 10% discount on conference fee.
HOTELS ACCOMMODATION
The Network has compiled the lists of hotels within University of Cape Coast, Ghana and their tariff. The information is directed at helping you prepare for the conference. You are requested to make your own accommodation arrangement:
Samrit Hotel (GHâ130 to GHâ220)
+233 332 133219 | 244438184 | 266675316
Capital Hill (GHâ150.00 to GHâ350)
+233 540395333 | 274445591
Nokaans Hotel (GHâ70 to GHâ160)
Institute Of Education Chalets. (GHâ120),
+233 244 528 588 (Manager) | +233 542 013369 institutechalet15@gmail.com
Sasakawa Chalets (GHâ100), +233 205866305 | 332130797 | email: sasakawanet@yahoo.com
School of Business Guest House (GHâ100 to GHâ170); +233 332090180 sobguesthouse@ucc.edu.gh
Note: Exchange rate as at January, 2018
GHâ4.51 = $1
All rooms are air conditioned, have Wi-Fi facilities, and rates include breakfast
MODES OF PRESENTATION
Face to face
Virtual
WORKSHOP TITLE: All Practical (come with your laptop)
a. Getting started with a Research work (Convincing justification and Research question/hypotheses)
b. Gist about literature review (Theoretical background, Conceptual framework, Empirical review and gaps in literature)
c. Designing PowerPoint Presentation
d. Multidimensionality in IRT
Exhibitions
Cooperate organisations can exhibit their product during the conference. Send enquiries to info@earnia.org or earnia13@gmail.com