CALL FOR PAPERS

1ST REGIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND

MANAGEMENT (RCELAM 2009)
“Globalization : Current Trends in Educational Leadership and Management”

Welcome to the 1st Regional Conference on Educational Leadership and Management (RCELAM Organized by:
2009) which will be held on 10 – 12 November 2009 at Institut Aminuddin Baki Northern Branch
(National Institute of Educational Management and Leadership, Ministry of Education Malaysia), Institut Aminuddin Baki (IAB)
Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia. This conference is for educational scholars, researchers and leaders in the (National Institute of
field of leadership and management to share their researches, theories and new ideas with grass- Educational Management
root practitioners particularly school principals and head teachers and vice-versa. and Leadership) Ministry of
Education, Malaysia
The conference theme “Globalization : Current Trends in Educational Leadership and Management”
will address a range of critically important issues relating to educational leadership and manage-
ment especially in the era of a globalised world which demands new perspectives and practices in
leading and managing education system. Moreover, the speed in which globalization is taking
Venue:
place compels the policy makers and practitioners to think strategically in making the education Institut Aminuddin Baki
system remain relevant. Northern Branch
The conference sub-themes include : Jitra, Kedah, Malaysia

Leadership : Changes, Challenges and Choices for Future Education Realignment

• Date:
• Technology-abled Innovations for Future Educational Leaders, Administrators and Managers.
10 - 12 November, 2009
• Leadership and Management : Looking at the Perspective of the Underprivileged
• Selection and sustenance of thinking educational leaders. Who Should Attend
• Educational Scholars,
We expect to attract 300 participants, both locals and internationals. Researchers & Leaders
Come and join RCELAM 2009 and acquire rich academic, technical and practical knowledge.
• Schools Principals and
Headmasters
Leadership &
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS •
Management Trainers
Professor Dato' Dr. Professor Dr. Philip Dr. Khair Mohamad Dr. Surya Dharma • Graduate Students
Ibrahim Ahmad Hallinger Yusof Director, Educational
Bajunid The Hong Kong Institute of Director, Institut Aminuddin Personnel, Departemen
Director, Regional Center Education, Hong Kong. Baki, Ministry of Education, Pendidikan Nasional
for Educational Planning Malaysia Indonesia.
(UNESCO-RCEP) Al-
Sharjah,United Arab
Emirates

Abstracts and Papers Submission Presentation

Papers to be presented at RCELAM 2009 should be in English,
Conference Fees
The time allocated for
Malay or Indonesian language. Abstract of not more than 250 the presentation of Local : RM300.00
words along with the application form should reach conference International: 100 Euro
each paper will be 30 Method of Payments:
secretariat before 31st of August 2009. Full paper submission minutes inclusive of Telegraphic Transfer(TT)/Bank
of not more than 12000 words must reach conference secre- question and answer Draft/Cheque/Government Local
tariat before 1st of October 2009. Papers received after the Order
session. **Payment deadline: 1/10/2009
submission deadline will not be included in the conference pro-
ceeding. Please note that final acceptance of a paper will be
given only after receipt of the participant’s registration fees Registration Form
and completed registration form. Please include title of paper, Registration Online:
full name (s), Affiliation, Current Position, an email address and IMPORTANT http://www.iabu.moe.gov.my/
rcelam/Register.asp
at least 3 keywords that best describe the subject of your
paper.
DATES
Contact Us
The Secretariat
Abstract submission closed: 31/08/2009 Dr. Sazali Yusoff
sazali@iab.edu.my
Full Paper submission deadline: 01/10/2009
Norihan Azizan
Registration closed: 01/10/2009 norihan@iab.edu.my
Updated: 20/7/2009

Tel: +604-9147000
Fax:+604-9147007
Website: http://www.iabu.moe.gov.my/rcelam/ IAB’s 3Oth Celebrations Email: rcelam@iab.edu.my