Afterschool Matters Call for Papers

Afterschool Matters seeks scholarly work, from a variety of disciplines, which can be applied to or is based on the afterschool arena. The journal also welcomes submissions that explore practical ideas for working with young people during the out-of-school hours.

Articles should connect to current theory and practice in the field by relating to previously published research; a range of academic perspectives will be considered. We also welcome personal or inspirational narratives and essays, review essays, artwork, and photographs.

NIOST is calling for papers for its Spring 2013 issue of Afterschool Matters. The deadline is July 20, 2012.

The Spring 2013 issue of Afterschool Matters will specifically focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the out-of-school time (OST) program hours. This specially focused issue is made possible through the generous support of the NOYCE Foundation. Suggested topics include:

• Descriptions, research, and analyses of out-of-school time programs and initiatives that support learning through STEM experiences, including those in afterschool programs, museums, and other informal STEM education learning environments.
• Descriptions of strategies for increasing the number of well-prepared and effective STEM OST program staff and leaders.
• Research on STEM learning in OST and the development of STEM OST instructional materials and curriculum.
• Identification and exploration of promising practices in STEM OST programming and teaching.
• Research on STEM program quality indicators and tools for STEM program quality assessment.
• Personal or inspirational STEM focused narratives and essays for our section “Voices from the Field.”
• Exploration of STEM OST topics such as: (a) metrics to assess youth knowledge or skill competency, (b) staff professional development, (c) alignment of STEM OST content and K-12 education, (d) STEM OST content guidelines that outline essential knowledge and skills for STEM workforce participation, and (e) organization partnerships that support STEM program delivery.

For information on how to submit material, please download the Call for Papers or contact:

Georgia Hall, PhD
Senior Research Scientist, Managing Editor
National Institute on Out-of-School Time
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