2027 Heartland Workshops

2027 Heartland Regional Call for Workshop Proposals

Workshop proposal deadline: Sunday January 17, 2027
Greetings, potential workshop presenter!

First and foremost, thank you for your interest in participating in this year’s AEE-Heartland conference as a presenter. These presentations are an integral part of our annual conference. Sharing our stories is how we advance the field of experiential education. We can’t wait to hear yours!

In order to formally submit your conference proposal, complete and submit this form by Sunday, January 17, 2027

Thank you for taking the time to complete this form in detail.
About you...
Your full name (as you would like it to appear in the Conference Program)
Your Organization
City, State
E-mail
Phone Number

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Your biography. (100 word limit)

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About co-presenters...

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Names of co-presenters
Co-presenter 1 biography (100 word limit)

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Co-presenter 2 biography (100 word limit)

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About your workshop...

Some of this information will be publicly shared in the conference brochure.
Proposed Title (15 word limit)
Proposed Length
Workshop description (75 word limit) (this will appear in the conference program)

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Learning Objectives: (Please describe 2 or 3 outcomes participants can expect)

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What is your experience with this topic?
Briefly describe your strategy to engage your workshop audience. (150 word limit)

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How do you plan to build in reflection during or at the end of your workshop?. (150 word limit)

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THEMATIC STRAND DESCRIPTIONS Select the one that is the most appropriate

Adventure-Based Programming -- Techniques and models used by practitioners to foster learning and growth in wilderness- and adventure- based programs, outdoor education, or organized camping. Topics could include, but are not limited to: challenge course building/design, universal programming/design, initiatives and trustbuilding activities, climbing, boating, expeditions, and wilderness medicine.AEE Leadership Development -- Workshops designed for AEE current and potential leaders and presenters. Topics could include, but should not be limited to: first-timer orientation, how to write a proposal, presenter development process, regional or Professional Group leader training or development, board and committee development, how to put on an AEE conference or event, general membership meeting, and AEE accreditation or publications training or meetings.Art and Science of Teaching -- We all teach no matter in what thematic strand we operate. Topics could include, but are not limited to: techniques of effective teaching (i.e., what’s in your teaching toolbox?), the “art” of teaching, skills necessary to be an effective teacher and an efficient learner, techniques to enhance learning, how multiple ways of seeing and thinking influence learning and teaching.Schools and Colleges -- Experiential teaching and learning for primary, secondary and higher education. Topics could include, but are not limited to: collaborative learning, empowerment-based education, service-learning, adult education, inquiry and action learning, problem-based instruction, peer education, simulation and role playing, learning style–appropriate teaching, and lab-based instruction. Workshops may also focus on unique theories and models of programs, including co-curricular education, integrating adventure into the curriculum, interdisciplinary learning, learning communities, youth development, values and character development, and community-based education.Facilitation/Processing -- Cross-disciplinary techniques, tools and models for exploring philosophy, practice, methodology, self-development and growth as a practitioner working with groups in a variety of settings. Topics could include, but are not limited to: challenge by choice, full-value contracts, group dynamics and development, framing, reflection, facilitating the experiential learning cycle, observation skills, technical skills, collaboration and co-facilitation, and developing professional skills.Therapeutic -- Therapeutic application and underlying theories and models of adventure-based practice in mental health, corrections, substance abuse, health and related fields. Topics could include, but are not limited to: clinical assessment, treatment modalities, ethics of client treatment, and workshops that blend other forms of experiential practice (art, drama, music, animal assisted, etc.) for therapeutic purpose.Other
Other workshop information you would like us to consider in your proposal (this information will not be publicly available)
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2027 Heartland Regional Call for Workshop Proposals

About you...

About co-presenters...

About your workshop...

Review the following statement and check the boxes below.