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Presentation Formats

Workshops are educational sessions emphasizing experiential activities and exchange of information among participants. Workshops focus especially on techniques and skills (e.g., small group teaching), with the majority of time spent in active participation by attendees.

For a 50-minute presentation, a maximum of 15 minutes for didactic (lecture) and 35 minutes for active participation and questions is recommended.

Workshop Submission Form

Focused Discussion Sessions, formerly known as “roundtables,” provide an interactive setting for exploring and brainstorming an identified issue, problem, or challenge, with the goal of sharing ideas and identifying possible solutions. Introduction and background information (didactic) must not exceed 10 minutes, and the remainder of the session time must be devoted to large- and small-group focused discussions, ending with a summative closing process. Presenters are expected to facilitate substantive discussion during the session and to submit a summary of the discussion to the PAEA Education Committee no later than two weeks after the conference. This material will be shared with participants and with all PAEA members.

Focused Discussion Session Submission Form

Expert Panel Presentations provide for views on a particular issue or topic to be presented by a panel of experts. “Experts” are defined as individuals who have distinguished themselves in the particular area of the presentation through scholarship and/or experience. The minimum number of presenters is three, and the maximum five. Each panel member is expected to present; however, the majority of time should be interactive discussion that engages the audience.

Expert Panel Submission Form

Spotlight Presentations are mini-lecture formats that provide for a focused coverage of a single topic. The structure is 35-40 minutes of lecture content and 10-15 minutes for questions. (Examples: “Incorporating interactive teaching methods”; “Designing teaching strategies and content to match outcomes”; “Use of various assessment strategies.”) A maximum of two presenters is permitted.

Spotlight Presentations Submission Form

Pearls of the Profession are 15-minute, lecture-type presentations on a single, narrowly defined topic (e.g., “Choosing a textbook.”)

Pearls Submission Form

Paper Presentations by faculty are empirical studies reporting original research, including review articles evaluating material previously published and theoretical or speculative articles designed to advance theory on education or the profession. Brief reports and discussions of quantitative research methods may also be submitted. Additionally, descriptive presentations on topics of interest to PA faculty are encouraged, especially those addressing workforce and international issues. Paper presentations are 15 minutes in length (10 minutes for presentation; 5 minutes for questions and discussions).

Paper Presentations Submission Form

Poster Presentations by faculty can be any on topic listed in the paper presentation section as well as general topics. Posters will be on display for two days during the PAEA Annual Education Forum.

Poster Presentations Submission Form