ICASE Asian Symposium 2007

"Science Education for All :

Towards Sustainable Development

Regardless of Resource"

6-9 November 2007

Welcome Jomtien Beach Hotel

Pattaya Thailand

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Institute for Innovation and Development of Learning Process

Mahidol University

International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE)

Science Teachers Section, The Science Society of Thailand

UNESCO

 

OBJECTIVES

ICASE Asian Symposium 2007 is

intended to be an international forum for

university staff, school teachers, science

educators and administrators in science

education to share their research results,

experiences and innovations for learners

at all levels and all socioeconomic status.

Self-sufficiency, sustainability, creativity

and innovation in education are

emphasized.

 

TOPICS

Life-long and Flexible Learning

Innovative Teaching and Learning

Curriculum and Instruction

Science Literacy

Assessment in Science Education

Professional Development

Hands-on Activities

Science Communication

Special Education

ICT in Science Education

Science-Industry Linkage

Textbook Comments and Errors

 

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME

Tuesday November 6, 2007

·     Registration

·     Opening Ceremony

·     Keynote Address

·     Plenary Lecture

·     Oral Presentation

·     Poster Presentation

·     Concurrent Workshops

·     Exhibition of Science Toys/CDs/ Books

 

Wednesday November 7, 2007

·     Plenary Lecture

·     Oral Presentation

·     Poster Presentation

·     Concurrent Workshops

·     Exhibition of Science Toys/CDs/ Books

·     Reception Dinner

·      

Thursday November 8, 2007

·     Panel Discussion

·     Oral Presentation

·     Poster Presentation

·     Concurrent Workshops

·     Exhibition of Science Toys/CDs/ Books

 

Friday November 9, 2007

·     Plenary Lecture

·     Oral Presentation

·     Poster Presentation

·     Concurrent Workshops

·     Exhibition of Science Toys/CDs/ Books

·    Open Discussion

·    Closing Ceremony

 

TARGET GROUPS

School teachers University staff

Science educators Administrators

Graduated students in Science/Technology

Education Science popularizers

 

VENUE

The workshop venue is at the

Welcome Jomtien Beach Hotel, Pattaya Thailand

 

DATE

6th-9th November 2007

 

ACCOMMODATION

Special room rates available will be for

early reservation

 

EXHIBITION

The organizer will arrange a special

exhibition corner for Science Toys and

Hands-on Activities, CDs, Books from all

around the world. The participants who

would like to bring some folk toys or

activity works from their homeland are very

much welcome

 

ICASE COMMITTEE

President

Dr. Janchai Yingprayoon, Thailand

Immediate Past President

Mr Robin Groves, Australia

President Elect

Mr Peter Spratt ,New Zealand

Secretary

Dr Miia Rannikmäe, Estonia

Treasurer

Mr Adrian Fenton, UK

Developments in Science Education

Dr. John E. Penick, USA

ICASE Journal

Dr. Nicos Valanides, Cyprus

Pre-Secondary and Non-formal Science Education

Dr. Lynda Paznokas, USA

Publications and Communication

Ms Gabriela Inigo, Argentina

Safety in Science Education

Dr. Kenneth R. Roy, USA

Spanish Affairs

Ms Marta C. Moyano, Argentina

World Conference 2007

Mr Robin Groves, Australia

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Africa

Dr. Peter Okebukola, NIGERIA

Asia

Dr. Huey-Por Chang, Taiwan

Australia Pacific

Mr Peter Spratt, New Zealand

Europe

Mr Frits L Gravenberch, Netherlands

Latin America & Caribbean

Mr Gustavo Ricco, Argentina

North America

Dr. Norman G. Lederman, USA

 

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dr. Bhinyo Panijpan Mahidol Univ Thailand (Chairperson)

Dr. Janchai Yingprayoon, ICASE President

Dr. Jack Holbook ICASE Awardee

Dr Miia Rannikmäe, ICASE Secretary

Dr. Luo Xingkai Res Inst Sci Edu China

Dr. Pintip Ruenwongsa Mahidol Univ Thailand (Secretariat)

 

 

PROGRAMMES:

Keynotes presentation, parallel oral and

posters sessions, workshops and exhibitions

 

LANGUAGE:

English

 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

Abstract Submission: 31 August 2007

Early Registration by 31 August 2007

Full Papers (for proceedings): 15 October 2007

 

REGISTRATION FEE:

ICASE members 150 USD

Non ICASE members

- Early registration 200 USD

(31/08/07)

- Late registration 250 USD

(Inclusive: lunch, break, reception dinner,

workshop materials)

 

FURTHER INFORMATION :

Contact Secretariat

Email: directil@mahidol.ac.th

Tel: +66 2201 5105-7 Fax: +66 2354 7345

Website: www.il.mahidol.ac.th/ICASE