Call for Proposals
The Education in the Age of GenAI: Back to Basics conference will examine the impact of students’ increasing reliance on Generative AI on foundational skills such as reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, and problem-solving. It will also highlight practical, classroom-tested strategies for fostering these skills, promoting intrinsic motivation, and deepening student engagement.
We invite educators to share successful classroom experiences that emphasize authentic skill development through meaningful learning experiences or the mindful integration of GenAI into teaching practices.
This collaborative conference is designed to foster interdisciplinary exchange and actionable outcomes. We seek case studies, innovative teaching strategies, and assessment models that demonstrate measurable success in motivating students, enhancing foundational skills, and creating active learning spaces.
We warmly invite proposals from NYUSH, NYU & NYUAD faculty and other sino-foreign universities to contribute your classroom cases to this important discussion.
Key Dates
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Key Themes (with Sub-Themes)
1. Developing Foundational Skills in the Age of AI
- Strategies for fostering deep reading habits that support critical analysis, synthesis, argumentation, and intellectual exploration.
- Scaffolding techniques to support students in developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills before integrating GenAI.
- Designing authentic writing assignments that encourage students to embrace "the writing struggle" and persist in developing independent, critical writing skills.
- Classroom-tested approaches for integrating GenAI to enhance student-centered learning tasks (e.g., writing, reading comprehension, argumentation).
2. Developing Foundational Skills in STEM through Active Learning Approaches
- Strategies for fostering students’ comprehension, conceptual understanding and critical analysis of STEM reading assignments.
- Cases of transitioning from lecture-heavy courses to active learning environments.
- Strategies to foster procedural and conceptual skills in STEM while reducing over-reliance on GenAI for problem-solving.
- Using interactive tools (e.g., gamification, simulations) to promote collaboration, engagement, and participation.
- Designing assessments that encourage students AI- independent engagement with content and problem-solving.
3. Fostering Students’ Metacognition, Motivation, and Agency
- Strategies to help students develop metacognitive awareness, reflect on their learning, value effort, and adjust their approach for greater independence and resilience.
- Scaffolding real-world challenges by designing authentic, interdisciplinary problems that promote critical thinking, decision-making, and self-directed learning while ensuring meaningful engagement.
- Implementing embodied learning through role-playing, movement-based activities, and simulations to enhance cognitive, emotional, and social engagement while meeting learning outcomes.
4. Grading and Assessment Strategies for Effortful Learning
- Evaluation strategies for designing assessment that motivate students to grapple with effortful learning tasks.
- Alternative assessment models that reduce pressure to overuse GenAI while fostering authentic, meaningful learning.
- Approaches to providing feedback that supports students' growth, persistence, and engagement with challenging tasks.
Presentations Format
Parallel sessions will follow a Teach Talk format, where each presenter has 15 minutes to share a classroom-proven strategy related to one of the conference themes. Each session will feature three to four presenters, followed by a 15–20 minute moderated discussion and Q&A to ensure practical takeaways and transferability.
We invite proposals that focus on specific, actionable teaching strategies rather than broad theoretical discussions. Presenters should highlight:
What we’re looking for in a presentation
We encourage proposals that:
- Highlight practical, classroom-tested strategies or activities that have demonstrated measurable success.
- Showcase interdisciplinary approaches to fostering foundational skills, critical thinking, or active learning.
- Provide evidence of impact, including student outcomes, reflections, or improvements in engagement.
- Offer practical takeaways that attendees can adapt and implement in their own classrooms.
Proposal Submissions
Abstract (Max 350 words): A summary of the classroom case, including:
- The classroom challenge or learning goal addressed
- The teaching strategy or intervention implemented
- Evidence of impact (student engagement, learning outcomes, reflections, or feedback)
- Key takeaways for educators
Proposals Acceptance Notification
Applicants will be notified of their proposal acceptance by March 15, 2025.
All accepted presenters will be required to submit a one-page handout summarizing their teaching strategy, which will be distributed to the participating audience.
Questions or suggestions? Please contact us:
NYUSH Center for Teaching and Learning
shanghai.ctl@nyu.edu