Diary of ECD events and conferences
This page lists upcoming events and conferences which may be of interest to those who work in early childhood. Please email us if you know of an event we should add to this list.
September 2008
Reconsidering the Basics in Early Childhood Education
Organiser: European Early Childhood Education Research Association (EECERA)
Location: Stavanger, Norway
Dates: September 3-6, 2008
Themes: The theme for the 18th EECERA Annual Conference is Reconsidering the Basics in Early Childhood Education. This theme was chosen to stimulate a critical discussion about how the European early childhood education tradition of today links backwards as well as looks forwards to future perspectives and challenges.
Contact: www.uis.no/samfunn/naeringsliv/konferanser/18th_eecera_annual_conference/
Permanent leren als team in de samenwerking met ouders
Organiser:MUTANT
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Dates: September 24, 2008
Themes: Sustainable change: professional learning in a critical learning community.
Contact: bernardvanleer.org/files/MUTANT_conferentie_24_september.pdf/
October 2008
Active Citizenship: Democratic Practices in Education
Organiser: International Step by Step Association (ISSA)
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Dates: October 9-12, 2008
Themes: How does a nation develop and nurture the active, informed citizens a democracy requires? How do we ensure that our educational institutions are apprenticeships in democracy so that the next generation can experience democracy in socially responsive, inclusive and participatory classrooms and graduate into socially responsible, vibrant and caring societies? How can those individuals and groups advocating democracy on a global level work together to promote specific policy and practical objectives affecting children in their earliest years? This conference invites participants from a variety of countries, professions, and points of view to strengthen their commitment to the development of active, informed, effective citizens everywhere.
Contact: http://www.diamond-congress.hu/issa2008/00home/00home.htm
2008 Annual Consultation
Organiser: The Consultative Group on Early Childhood Care and Development (CGECCD)
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Dates: October 13-15, 2008
Themes: Thematic focus on Young Children and Emergencies; CG Early Childhood Advocacy Strategy; Convening of CG Working Groups; Business / Operations Meeting.
Contact: http://www.ecdgroup.com/CG_Annual_Consultation.asp
International Conference on Education in Prison
Organiser: UNESCO
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Dates: October 20-24, 2008
Contact: www.educationinprison.org/ (under construction)
What common European indicators in Early childhood policy
Organiser: Ecole Santé Social Sud-Est (ESSSE)
Location: Lyon, France
Dates: October 22-24, 2008
Themes: Que mesurons-nous? Quel processus d’évaluation mettre en place et avec quels outils? Démarche, indicateurs, place des acteurs... Comment sensibiliser les différents acteurs à l’utilisation de ces indicateurs dans le but d’évaluer la mise en oeuvre d’une politique petite enfance?
Contact: pagesperso-orange.fr/essseecole/PDF/programme_formationoct08.pdf
Democratic Education in the New Europe – Challenges for Parents and Families
Organiser: Association for new Education (Arbeitskreis Neue Erziehung e.V. - ANE)
Location: Berlin, Germany
Dates: October 27-28, 2008
Themes: The 21st century is changing the democratic co-existence, shared standards and the values for the European civil society. European societies continue to develop based on new ethnic, political, religious and cultural diversity in Europe. In this changing Europe, values and notions, which yesterday were still regarded as certain and irrefutable, are constantly the subject of debate. In addition, the globalized economy requires high mobility from many families as well as the readiness to continually readjust to this constant change. What challenges do parents and families face? What kind of support do they need so that democratic co-existence will be successful? What do children and youth need to develop active democratic basic attitudes? Do we need a European initiative for democratic education in the family and society?
Contact: http://www.conference.ane.de/EN/index.php?ask=index
November 2008
The Whole Child: Embracing a Global Vision
Organiser: ASCD Middle East
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Dates: November 8-9, 2008
Themes: How can schools be a key player in forming a better and more peaceful world for future generations? One possibility is for educators everywhere not only to work toward higher achievement but also to pursue approaches that help students grow personally as well as academically. Here’s your opportunity to explore how educators are embracing a global vision for addressing the needs of the whole child.
Contact: www.ascdme.org/ascdmeconference.html
The Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood's 8th International Conference Honoring the Child, Honoring Equity 8: Young Citizen(s), New Citizenship(s)
Organiser: The Centre for Equity and Innovation in Early Childhood, The University of Melbourne
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Dates: November 13-15, 2008
Themes: How are the possibilities for citizenship and for children being imagined and practiced in diverse contexts? How can we transform relationships with children to create greater reciprocity and respect? What are the local and global possibilities for enacting ethical citizenship processes and practices with young children? What local and global linkages can inspire new possibilities for children’s citizenship(s)? How do issues of diversity, difference and identity intersect with the possibilities for honouring children, honouring equity?
Contact: http://www.education.unimelb.edu.au/ceiec
December 2008
Picture This: Young children and the arts
Organiser: Children in Europe in association with Scottish Arts Council, Learning & Teaching Scotland, and Glasgow Culture & Sport
Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Dates: December 4-5, 2008
Themes: The arts can transform and enhance the lives of children and contribute to lifelong creativity and wellbeing. This major international conference follows on from Children in Europe’s widely praised publication Picture this: Young children and the arts and will consider the significance of the arts (encompassing all art forms) in learning, social and emotional development and communication. Drawing on research and practical examples from the UK, Europe and around the world, the conference will examine the variety of ways the arts are used in developing learning and communication and in promoting inclusion.
Contact: www.childrenineurope.org/eng_events.php
