MAC Week 2 – Leadership Post – Where, Oh Where?
Finding where to publish was quite the difficult task. I came across several journals that I found
intriguing and were a good fit for my research.
However, the key was finding something with an open deadline. For example, at first, I considered “Voices
From the Middle”, since it relates to Language Arts in Middle School. However, I found most journals have current
themes for submissions. Currently, they
are excepting manuscripts on “Expanding the Canon: Virtue or Vice?” Topics that I might qualify for are months
down the line. Therefore, the search
continued…
I finally came upon the NCTE Journal, “Language Arts”. It is a professional journal for elementary
and middle school teachers highlighting current research relating to Language
Arts. I thought it would be a perfect
showcase for my work since my goal was to increase engagement in the writing
process through digital storytelling.
Luckily the theme for the November issue is “Innovations”.
“We invite manuscripts that describe exciting innovative
practices that are enriching the lives of young people. Who is leading the way?
What should we, as fellow educators, researchers, and family members, know
about what’s going on? What conditions have led to innovative spaces and
practices? In what ways are the innovations inviting children to participate in
the language arts? How can we follow the lead of the most innovative
practitioners?”
I feel this will be the best choice for my Action Research
Project. Receipt of the submission will
be via email. However, I will not know
if I am accepted for about three months.
The wait begins…
Resources:
Language Arts Journal - http://www.ncte.org/journals/vm/call
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