The European Regional Conference 2015 Within the conference motto “Education – a Lifelong Dedication”, four general sessions will focus on Educational Challenges, Excellence in Education, Education for the Future and Sustainable Development. These are hot and current topics and the keynote speakers have been carefully chosen for their expertise and in order to provide different perspectives within each theme. In the Sustainable Development Session we will listen to two keynote speakers who have formulated a unique concept to increase school children´s interest and knowledge in natural science, mathematics and engineering. In the Exellence in Education Session we will meet researchers speaking about shared values, identities and excellence in education as well as how to build an ethical learning community in schools. Other sessions include girls and game, as well as immigrant teachers’ narratives. The professional breakout sessions are grouped after the themes above and will give perspectives and depth on educational challenges. The breakout sessions also include a wide range of interesting information from Society Committees. A Regional Conference is a multipurpose opportunity for recreation and fostering an organizational esprit de corps, there will be time for networking and fun. Night on the Town will inspire us all to rethink the way we choose our outfits; and Sweden Night will reveal some of the mysteries of the Swedes. The Conference Tours will give a all attendants a glimpse of the many facets of Western Sweden. Participants may enjoy the beautiful rolling cultural landscape of the Table Mountains round Falköping and Skövde, where Sweden developed in medieval time and moved on to a modern state. Others may choose to enjoy the archipelago north and south of Göteborg, or learn about the long textile tradition of Borås from industrialization to textile research and new thinking. Of course you should also take advantage of the shopping possibilities that Borås offers. At last, but not least, we will highlight the work of the Europe Region at a special luncheon, when we sing the new DKG-song. Finally, the Grand Dinner will give some surprises. |
Theme: Education - a Lifelong Dedication Change is in the air. Experience the difference. Join a diverse group of Key Women Educators as they promote learning to impact education worldwide. Network, learn from educational sessions on technology, 21st century teaching/learning, DKG society and personal/professional growth, and enjoy an interactive info fair. Welcome August 5-8 to ERC, to Sweden and to Borås, a center of textile and design, a green city with an amazing collection of sculptures. Listen, laugh, learn when marvelling at the different aspects of education. Enjoy the spectacular archipelago of Göteborg and the unique table mountains! |