Regional Science Teaching and Learning Conference

Submitted by Alesia on Mar 9, 2012 09:17 am

THEME: Confronting the Teaching and Learning  of Science and Mathematics in the Caribbean and Latin AmericaThe Mico University College in association with UNESCO and Interciencia present an academic conference, which focuses on Science and Mathematics Teaching and Learning. This event will be held at The Jamaica Conference Centre, 14-20 Port Royal Street, Kingston, Jamaica W.I. from March 19-20, 2012.The conference is designed to bring together policy makers and practitioners in education to explore successful models in science and mathematics teaching and learning.The following themes will be explored:

  • Identifying regional concerns in the teaching/learning of science and mathematics
  • What has been the progress in science and mathematics teaching/learning in the region?
  • International perspectives/solutions in science and mathematics education
  • Confronting the challenges in the teaching/learning of science and mathematics

The first keynote address, Addressing 21st Century Skills in Mathematics and Science: A Regional Agenda, will be delivered by Dr. Didacus Jules, the CEO of Caribbean Examination Council on March 19, 2012.On March 20, 2012, Dr. Christopher Emdin, from Columbia University in the USA, will deliver the key note address, focusing on Innovative Science and Mathematics Teaching for the 21st Century. Click here for more information about this conference.

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Mar 19, 2012 to Mar 20, 2012