International​​​ Society for Self-Directed Learning

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 Link To Proposal Submission

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Full instructions for ISSDL Symposium Submission

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The International Self-Directed Learning Symposium provides an international forum for the discussion of important current developments in the study and application of self-directed learning (SDL). The International Society for Self-Directed Learning (ISSDL) defines SDL as “an intentional learning process that is created and evaluated by the learner.”  The symposium offers a collaborative space for researchers, theorists, and practitioners to present their work for feedback and elaboration. 

 

Types of Presentations Accepted:

 

1. Research Paper

2. Practice Brief

3. Roundtable

4. Panel

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After completion of the form, you must email your proposal saved in Word Normal format to issdl.sdlglobal@gmail.com. The proposal should be labeled with the lead author’s last name and the year; for example: Long.2022sym.doc.

 

The email should also include a headshot of each presenter suitable for a conference program (preferably a jpeg file); note the following:

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• Digital camera picture only on the highest resolution setting.

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• Head and shoulder shot, looking at the camera, with a plain background if possible.

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• If there are religious or social objections to being pictured in the program or having your email in the program, please indicate that on your cover sheet.

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Proposals are due by October 17, 2025.

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To begin submission of your proposal, please complete the following form:

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