ICASE Asian Symposium 2007
"Science Education for All :
Towards Sustainable Development
Regardless of Resource"
6-9 November 2007
Welcome Jomtien Beach Hotel
Pattaya Thailand
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
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