Science Based Approaches to Teaching
Date of Session: March 16-19, 2026
Location:
Harris Manchester College in the University of Oxford, Oxford, England. Harris Manchester College is one of the thirty-eight colleges that form the University of Oxford and was founded in 1786.
Paper Submission:
You are invited and encouraged to make a presentation and to provide a paper on a relevant aspect of the topic, however, your participation as a member of the Round Table is not contingent thereon. Papers presented at the Round Table may be subsequently submitted for publication in the Forum on Public Policy, a journal of the International Round Table Symposium.
Registration:
Costs associated with the Round Table can be found below. Membership is limited to 35 participants.
Should you be unable to attend, we would welcome your nomination of a colleague to attend in your place.
Abstract Due:
November 17, 2025
Topics of Interest will include but are not limited to:
Educational Neuroscience
In-Person Lectures
One Size Fits All Lessons
Memorization Based Testing
Unguided Homework
Student Attention Spans
Encouraging Critical Thinking
Microlearning
Online Learning
Niche Education Platforms
Homeschooling Startup Options
Inequality in Education
Renewed Emphasis on Soft Skills
Payment Information
The Full Oxford Experience
$995 - Deposit - due December 15, 2025
$1800 – Final Payment due January 30, 2026
Morning and Afternoon Meetings with Tea, Coffee and Biscuit Breaks
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Full English Breakfast
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Lunches
Monday and Wednesday Drink Receptions and Formal Dinners in Hall
Lodging in the College on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights (checking out on Thursday)
Walking Tour of Oxford
Meeting Only
$800 - due January 30, 2026
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Meetings
Tea, Coffee and Biscuit Breaks
Discounts-one per person
Alumni:
$150 - Alumni members of the Oxford International Round Table Symposium
Group Discount:
$100 per person- Discount per person of 3 or more Co-Presenting a Paper
Co-Presenter Discount:
$75 per person
Discount per person of 2 Co-Presenting a Paper
Guest of a Participant - Lodging and Meals
$1995 – Payment in Full due January 30, 2026
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Full English Breakfast
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Lunches
Monday and Wednesday Drink Receptions and Formal Dinners in Hall
Lodging in the College on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights (checking out on Thursday)
Walking Tour of Oxford