Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University is one of the government’s leading institutions for education, particularly serving the people in the northeastern region of Thailand. With the collaborative efforts of the Faculty of Education of Mahasarakham University, the Savannakhet University, the National University of Laos, and the Hue University, College of Education, we proudly present the 5th international conference on educational reform; ‘Empowering Education, Empowering People, Empowering the World’. Educational empowerment is one of the most significant topics for educators, researchers, and administrators. In order to meet the requirements of the 21st century and to promote national education reform, Faculty of Education will host this forum that will be a venue where both international and Thai participants exchange views, ideas as well as lessons learn. Moreover, for sustainability strategies of education reform will be explored and adapted to serve ongoing programs being implemented. We hope to be a success if this forum provides concrete measures in cooperation for education reform to benefit participating individuals, organizations, or even countries. Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University with the partners will organize this very special opportunity for face-to-face exchanges of views, ideas, and information on the state of educational reform on education empowerment. We propose that this conference will extend our knowledge, improve on our practices, and widen our friendship networks.
Objectives
- To provide a forum for international educators to share theories and practices and present their research on educational reform.
- To investigate innovative approaches for educators to develop, adapt and apply so as to ensure the achievement of educational reform objectives.
- To promote collaboration among educational institutions on regional, national and global basis.
- To promote equity in education for an integral part of mainstream policy and legislation.
Main Theme: Empowering Education, Empowering People, Empowering the World
Sub-Themes
- Educational Administration and Development in Lifelong Learning
- Innovation and Information Technology for Educational Change
- Curriculum and Learning Innovation
- Education for Sustainable Development
- Educational Research and Methodology
- Teaching and Teacher Education Program
- Project Evaluation
- Education for Minorities
- Peace Education and Multiculturalism
- At Risk and Marginalized Students
- Creativity and Diversity
- Gender Issues
Place:
Dusit Thani Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand (Click here for the map.)
Date 22-23 March, 2012
