Asia-Pacific Conference on International Education
International Education for National Development and World HarmonyㄩPolicy Guidance, Teaching-Learning Quality, Innovative Partnerships
18-20 October 2008, Shanghai, China
ｉ. Sponsors:
l United Nations Educational, Science, Culture Organization
l UNESCO Asia-Pacific Network for International Education and Values Education
l Chinese National Commission for UNESCO
l East China Normal University
l Shanghai Municipal Education Commission
ｊ.Co-Sponsors:
l International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa (IICBA)
ｋ. Organizers:
l APNIEVE Asia-Pacific Center for International Education
l ECNU International Center of Teacher Education
ｌ.Central Theme:
International Education for National Development and World Harmony:
Policy Guidance, Teaching-Learning Quality, and Innovative Partnerships
ｍ. Sub-themes for Forum/Roundtable/Workshop Sessions:
A number of international forum/roundtable/panel sessions will be organized during the Conference on the following sub-themes. However, Conference participants are welcome to propose and organize sessions on topics of their own choice as relevant to the central theme:
1. International Higher Education: Higher Education Contributing to EFA.
2. International Higher Education: Quality Assurance of Cross-National Higher Education.
3. International Teacher Education: School/Educational Leadership in Supporting Teacher Professional Development for Quality Education.
4. International Education: Partnerships for Education in Sustainable Socio-Economic Development.
5. International Education: Cross-Cultural Learning for Inclusive Quality Education for All (EFA).
6. International Education: Teacher/Student Exchange for Sharing Knowledge.
7. International Education: Sowing the Seeds of Harmony for a Culture of Peace through Children＊s Arts Education.
8. International Education: Using Technology-Assisted Educational Resources Networks.
9. International Education: Development Aid for Education of Children Affected by Natural Disaster
10. International Value Education: Teaching Universally Shared Human Values for Learning to Live Together in Harmony.
ｎ. Background/Context:
l ＆International Education＊ has been defined to cover three areas: 1) comparative studies of international dimensions of education, or education problems of worldwide scale; 2) teachers/students/scholars exchange and cooperation; and3) international development aid to education in underdeveloped nations/regions.
l International education has been placed as high priority on national development agenda of many countries, developed and developing as well. It is being linked not only to economic growth but to national security, foreign policy, inter-national understanding and world-peace.
l UNESCO has been playing leadership roles in implementing the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014), whose key themes have included not only environmental but economic, social and cultural dimensions.
l UNESCO Asia-Pacific Network for International Education and Values Education (APNIEVE) was founded in 1995 in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and came into effective operation after its approval by UNESCO General Conference in 1995. Its mission is to promote and develop international and values education for sustainable development, peace, human rights, democracy through inter-country and within-country cooperation of UNESCO member states in Asia-Pacific region. Over the years, APNIEVE has been actively promoting Education for All and quality improvement in education of all kinds at all levels through joint research, training for capacity building, curriculum/materials development, teachers/students exchange, and better use of development aid by bilateral and multi-lateral agencies for education in developing countries.
l Many powerful forces in the globalizing world have affected the character of international education. No country could develop its education in isolation from the outside world. In achieving EFA equality and quality goals, UNESCO Member States have been increasingly opening to and benefiting from relevant educational innovations of other nations. International and cross-border education is becoming an arena and a most powerful instrument in promoting national development and world peace.
l UNESCO and World Economic Forum jointly initiated ※Partnership for Education§ (PFE) to promote Education for All aimed at sustainable development.
l Teacher and teacher education are key factors in determining quality of international education.
l In light of national development goals and open-door policy, China has been promoting international education as a high priority in its 10th and 11th Five-Year Education Programmes.
l Shanghai as one of the most developed cities in China has been internationalizing its education in view of its aim at a world-class center of finance, shipping and foreign trade. EXPO will be held in 2010, with the central theme of ※Better city for Better Life§. International education will be a policy priority, significant strategy, a powerful tool, as well as an integral component in contributing to make the city life more multicultural and more harmonious.
VII. Date and Venue:
18-20 October 2008, Shanghai, China
VIII. Registration Fee
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Type of registration |
Registration and Pay by September 30, 2008 |
Registration and Pay After October 1, 2008 |
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Overseas Participants |
US $350 |
US $380 |
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Special rate for participants from least-developed countries |
US $250 |
US $280 |
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Special rate for International Graduate Students (student ID needed) |
US $150 |
US $180 |
IX. Registration and Deadline for Submission of Papers
Expression of interest in participation in the Forum should be made by filling the Registration Form, which could be downloaded from Forum website at www.icte.ecnu.edu.cn sent to the Forum secretariat by email at icte@admin.ecnu.edu.cn or by fax at (86-21) 6223-7101. Early registration is encouraged for a discount fee.
An abstract of 300-400 words should be sent to the Forum Secretariat by email at icte@admin.ecnu.edu.cn or by fax at (86-21) 6223-7101 by 20 September 2008. The deadline for submission of the full text or PPT is set for 5 October 2008.
X. Chinese Visa
Participants who require entry visas to enter China should obtain a visa from the China diplomatic or consular mission prior to entering China. The international participant once confirmed acceptance of papers/participation, will be sent an official letter of invitation from relevant Chinese authority for visa issuance from a near-by Chinese Embassy or consulate.
For information about visa requirements please refer to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the People's Republic of China Website: http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/eng/ljzg/3647/default.htm
If registered participants experience any difficulty in obtaining a visa for China, please contact ICTE at icte@admin.ecnu.edu.cn
XI. Climate in Shanghai
The weather in shanghai in October is sunny with occasional rain. Temperature is generally from 15⊥ to 23⊥ (58沈-72沈). The diurnal temperature will change a lot. It is cool in the morning and evening, warm at noon. Light cotton clothing is recommended as is an umbrella/raincoat and a jacket. However, temperature in air-conditioned meeting rooms can be lower, and therefore participants are advised to bring warmer clothing to the meeting room
XII. Post-Conference Programme (Optional)
For those interested in Post-Conference study visit to places of cultural interest, domestic travel agencies will be contacted to help arrange self-financed trips at discount rates.
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Place to visit |
Date |
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Shanghai One-day Tour |
21 October 2008 |
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Shanghai 每 Suzhou每 Shanghai |
21 October 2008 |
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Shanghai 每 Suzhou 每 Hangzhou每 Shanghai |
21-22 October 2008 |
Notes:
1. Payment: pay cash in RMB on site on the day of registration.
2. For more information, please contact Mr. Kong at e-xjkong@ctsshanghai.com.cn.
XIII. Secretariat / Contacts
For further information, inquires and submission of papers, potential participants could contact the Secretariat of the Forum Organizing Committee at the following:
International Center of Teacher EducationㄛEast China Normal University
Zhongshan Road (N) 3663, Shanghai 200062, P. R. China
Tel: (86+21)6223-7101; (86+21)-6223-5737
Fax: (86+21) 6223-7101
Email: icte@admin.ecnu.edu.cn
Website: http://www.icte.ecnu.edu.cn
Prof. Wang Li-ke
E-mail: lkwang@admin.ecnu.edu.cn
Dr. Li Yan
E-mail: y_li@admin.ecnu.edu.cn
Asia-Pacific Conference on International Education
International Education for National Development and World HarmonyㄩPolicy Guidance, Teaching-Learning Quality, Innovative Partnerships
18-20 October 2008, Shanghai, China
Registration Form
I. Participant Information
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Position/Titleㄩ |
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Institutionㄩ |
Country ㄩ |
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Addressㄩ |
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Cityㄩ |
Emailㄩ |
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Faxㄩ |
Telㄩ |
II. Paper (300~500 words abstract should be sent separately)ㄩ
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Title of paperㄩ |
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Name of co-presenter (if any)ㄩ |
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Attending as (please tick below Ö) |
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oParticipant (non-paper presenter) o Paper presenter |
Notesㄩ
1. Conference participants should note that selected papers will be published. We therefore encourage presenters to consider preparing their paper for later publication.
2. Length of paper: 8-12 pages; Time for Presentation: 15 minutes, followed by 5-minute Q & A
III. Panel/Session/Roundtable Chairing
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Topic proposedㄩ |
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Recommended panelists/speakers (3-5 persons)ㄩ |
IV. Registration Fee
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Type of registration (please tick below Ö): |
Registration and Pay by September 30, 2008 |
Registration and Pay After October 1, 2008 |
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o Overseas Participants |
US $350 |
US $380 |
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o Special rate for participants from least-developed countries |
US $250 |
US $280 |
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o Special rate for International Graduate Students (student ID needed) |
US $150 |
US $180 |
V. Payment Method (payable to ※East China Normal University§)
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By International Bank Draft/Cheque Name of Bank: BANK OF CHINAName of Branch: BANK OF CHINA SHANGHAI BRANCH SWIFT: BKCHCNBJ300 Bank Address: No. 23 Zhongshan Dongyi Road, Shanghai 200002, P. R. ChinaAccount Name: EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY Account No.: 044036-8001-00793608093001 Remark NEEDED: Registrant Name & ※Asia-Pacific Conference on International Education§ |
Notes:
1. For overseas participants, bank draft/Cheque should be in US $.
2. All registration fees are non-refundable.
3. Paying cash on site is NOT available.
VI. Arrival / Departure / Accommodation
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Arrival date: |
Departure date: |
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Room reservation (please tick below Ö ): |
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Four-star Hotel |
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VII. Post-forum programme (Optional)
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Place to visit |
Date |
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Shanghai One-day Tour |
21 October 2008 |
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Shanghai - Suzhou |
21 October 2008 |
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Shanghai 每 Suzhou - Hangzhou |
21-22 October 2008 |
Notes:
1. Payment: pay cash in RMB on site on the day of registration.
2. For more information, please contact Mr. Kong at e-xjkong@ctsshanghai.com.cn.
Return your registration to:
Forum Organizing Committee of Asia-Pacific Conference on International Education
International Center of Teacher Education, East China Normal University
Zhongshan Road (N) 3663, Shanghai 200062, P. R. China
Tel: (86+21)6223-7101; (86+21)-6223-5737
Fax: (86+21) 6223-7101
Email: icte@admin.ecnu.edu.cn
You will receive a confirming email for your registration.