Learning as a journey
Learning can be an extraordinary journey that takes a lifetime to complete. It can be about developing a better understanding of who we are and our engagement to others.
At certain times, it may imply abandoning our comfortable set of beliefs and adopting new ideas that place us in an uncomfortable zone. Learning may involve the transition from surrender and resignation to hope and discovery. The whole self is compromised in a continuous unravelling of fixed beliefs, fossilized routines and old paradigms.
This conference will inspire attendees to rethink their educational beliefs, rekindle vocational choices and become catalysts for change.
schedule
Shortest way to explore what will happenSimultaneous interpreting will be available at Los Girasoles 2 & 3 rooms.
08:15 - 09:00 AM
Convention Center - Lobby
09:00 - 09:15
Los Girasoles 2 y 3
09:15 - 10:15
Los Girasoles 2 y 3
speakers
Becoming a Catalyst for Change
Erin Gruwell helped 150 of her students – many of whom were written off by the education system – to use the power of education to write a book, graduate from high school and attend college. In her inspiring presentation, Gruwell tells the story of this extraordinary journey – ...10:15 - 10:45
Foyer
10:45 - 11:45
Los Girasoles 2 y 3
speakers
Humans in space: why?
Humans in space: why? Flying in space is a risky and expensive venture. Why would we put humans at risk? We’ll take a trip to the International Space Station to see what it’s like to live in a research laboratory where everything is weightless. We will then return to ...11:45 - 12:15
Foyer
12:15 - 13:15
Los Girasoles 2 y 3
speakers
Learning how to learn for the journey of life
This session will reflect on what we know about teaching and learning practices that foster life-long learning. Learning to learn myths will be distinguished from facts and the most powerful practices considered.13:15 - 14:30
Foyer
14:30 - 15:30
Los Girasoles 2 y 3
speakers
Madly, Deeply, Truly – An Introduction to Independent Thinking for Busy Teachers
A practical introduction to a variety of quick and easy strategies that will have young people – and their teachers – thinking creatively, looking beyond the surface and getting to the heart of what it’s all about.15:30 - 16:00
Foyer
16:00 - 17:00
Los Alamos
speakers
An Introduction to the Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4)
Derek Devine, International Consultant at GL Education, will provide an introduction to The Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4). He will outline how the data from the assessment is used by leading schools to establish benchmarks, set realistic but challenging targets and identify underperformance. Derek will also run a follow on ...16:00 - 17:00
Girasoles 1
speakers
Young children, emotions and learning
This session will focus on how to manage the emotions of young learners in order to maximize their learning. It will attempt to translate educational research into some practical approaches for teachers in the classroom. It may also interest middle and senior leaders who are considering how this may ...16:00 - 17:00
Los Girasoles 2 y 3
speakers
Is STEM Education Dead?
The global society needs more STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) students than we are producing today. How do we interest our children in the STEM subjects and change the future? The biggest challenge is to make STEM relevant and personal to the student. How do we do this? ...17:00 - 17:30
Foyer
17:30 - 18:30
Los Girasoles 2 y 3
speakers
Nurturing the Leader Within
Since teaching the original Freedom Writers in Room 203 at Wilson High School, Erin Gruwell has worked diligently to create a methodology that will universally allow teachers across the globe to empower their students in the same life-changing ways that she was able to empower the Freedom Writers. The Freedom ...19:00 - 20:00
Foyer
20:00 - 22:30
Los Girasoles 2 y 3
09:00 - 10:00
Los Girasoles 2 y 3
speakers
The changing landscape of international education and Cambridge’s response to it
This session will consider what international education is and how it has evolved. The consequences are profound for all schools, teachers and educational bodies like Cambridge and the second part of the presentation will consider these as well as developments at Cambridge intended to improve our service offer.10:00 - 10:30
Foyer
10:30 - 11:30
Los Girasoles 2 y 3
speakers
Creating Innovators (Videoconference)
When information is ubiquitous and free, and when basic education is available to billions of people worldwide, only one set of skills can ensure this generation’s economic future: the capacity for innovation. What must parents, teachers, mentors, and employers do to develop the capacities of many more young people ...11:30 - 12:00
Foyer
12:00 - 13:00
Los Girasoles 2 y 3
speakers
Why Do I Need a Teacher When I’ve Got Google?
In a world when facts no longer seem to count, developing independent thinking in our children is more important than ever. Building on some of the ideas introduced in the previous session, we will see how great teachers do more than just prepare young people for exams, they build ...13:00 - 14:30
Los Girasoles 2 y 3/ Foyer
Simultaneous interpreting will be available at Los Girasoles 2 & 3 rooms.
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pricing
Buy your ticket and registerEarly Bird Closing July 15, 2016
- Members / Affiliates $ ARS 2.800
- Exams Schools $ ARS 3.080
- International Affiliate Members $ USD 420
- Non-affiliates $ ARS 3.390
- International Delegates $ USD 500
Full Price Closing August 31, 2016
- Members / Affiliates $ ARS 3.360
- Exams Schools $ ARS 3.700
- International Affiliate Members $ USD 480
- Non-affiliates $ ARS 4.070
- International Delegates $ USD 570
location
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Should you wish to make a booking, please refer to Helen Kraft: helen.kraft@gmail.com
