Services aux conférences Mandl

Résumé: The Forum examines the role and future of the University in a changing world. It is ambitious in its intellectual and practical, agenda-setting scope, and broad in its themes.

Résumé: The Anthropologic Theory of the Didactic constitutes a development of the didactic transposition theory born in 1985 with the publication of Chevallard's book 'La transposition didactique: du savoir savant au savoir enseigné'. The main goal of the Conference is to gather researchers working to present empirical studies carried out in the educational systems of different countries, to discuss and spread the results obtained, and to agree on a common programme of research and development for the coming years.

Résumé: The timely seminar will examine key elements of the Government’s science strategy, Science and Society, as the five Expert Groups tasked with delivering its key objectives begin work. Sessions will examine how a more science literate society can be created, the strengths and weaknesses of the current system of science education including how the quality of science learning in schools can be improved and student take-up of science subjects, especially at A Level can be increased. The seminar will also look at how more young people can be encouraged to choose science as a career and examine the skills needs of the science industry and the contribution science makes to the UK economy

Résumé: A professional development conference for PreK-12 grade teachers, college professors, and administrators led by national scholars who will address "Culturally Relevant Teaching Strategies and Diverse Learning Styles" focusing on cultural proficiency and cultural competence. Using brain based instructional strategies; workshops will explore how to create a classroom community that honors every voice.

In addition, the workshops will focus on culture and learning and its importance as well as considerations that teachers and school administrators can take into account as they meet the needs of a more diverse student population.

Participants will use strategies to improve academic achievement across the disciplines. During the workshop participants will be able to identify the strategies modeled by the presenter, reflect on instructional practices, and practice culturally relevant teaching strategies to implement in their classrooms and schools so that they can continue their professional growth and development.