Information for Presenters

Presentation type:

1. 1. Panel, 20 minutes maximum per presentation; consolidated Q&A session to be held after all presentations are completed.
   2. *NEW!* Workshop, 45 minutes maximum per session; presenter(s) to include Q&A as part of the session.

Abstract submissions open: 1 October 2024

Abstract submissions close: 31 January 2025 (extended deadline)

We accept papers and workshop proposals from multiple disciplines that pertain to the four main symposium streams listed below:

1) Measuring CT  

• Defining “critical thinking” (CT)
• Measuring CT reliably
• Constructs of CT 

2) Reading, writing and CT 

• Activities or assignments that foster CT 
• Behaviours of critical readers and writers

3) Gen AI and CT 

• Understanding the role of AI Literacy in CT
• Attitudes towards Gen AI to improve teaching CT skills 

4) Facilitating domain or task transference of CT 

• Facilitating transfer of critical thinking skills across tasks within a domain, and across domain

We are open to considering topics that relate to Critical Thinking, even if they do not seem to fall into any of the 4 streams listed above.

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Abstract Submission Guidelines:

1. Presenters can submit up to a maximum of 2 papers / workshop proposals.
2. All presenters are required to register to be listed in the symposium program.
3. If presenters are considering virtual presentations, please contact the organisers through email.
4. Abstract should be written in English
5. When applying, one individual is responsible for submitting the following:

• • An abstract (maximum 250 words) that describes the theme of the presentation and clearly situates it within the context and focus of the symposium. 
    • For papers, abstracts should include purpose of study, methodology, summary of findings/results, conclusion and significance / contributions of study. 
    • For workshops, abstracts should include aims of the session, context and method of the teaching strategy. Workshops should be interactive and showcase activities where attendees can experience learning about critical thinking from the student’s perspective. Presenters should share practical strategies and explain their techniques for teaching critical thinking effectively. 

Please submit your abstract and a short bio (50 – 80 words each) of yourself and your co-presenter(s) (if any), using this link: https://forms.office.com/r/FDh9uCW30H

If your abstract is selected, we will inform you by 28 February 2025. If you are accepted, please confirm your presentation slot by registering for the symposium by 15 April 2025.