From chemistry-request /at\server.ccl.net Thu May 25 05:47:37 2000 Received: from hbcse.tifr.res.in (root: at :[158.144.44.129]) by server.ccl.net (8.8.7/8.8.7) with ESMTP id FAA01510 for ; Thu, 25 May 2000 05:47:29 -0400 Received: (from rkumar # - at - # localhost) by hbcse.tifr.res.in (8.9.3/8.9.3) id PAA26678; Thu, 25 May 2000 15:16:09 +0530 Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 15:16:05 +0530 (IST) From: Rajesh Kumar To: chemistry # - at - # server.ccl.net Subject: International Conference (fwd) Message-ID: MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Dear colleagues I am sending you an announcement of a proposed Internatioanl Conference on Science, Technology and Mathematics Education for Human Development to be held in Goa, INDIA from Febrayry 20-23, 2001. Please circulate it among the members on your list. I would appreciate if you could mark a copy to icstme*- at -*hbcse.tifr.res.in. Sincerely, S.C.Agarkar ************************************************************************** Dr. Sudhakar C. Agarkar, Research Scientist (F) Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Tata Institute of Fundamental Research V. N. Purav Road, Mankhurd, Mumbai MAH 400 088, INDIA Tel:+91-22-556 7711 (wk); +91-251-332 521 (hm) Fax:+91-22-556 6803 Email:sca.,at,.hbcse.tifr.res.in URL:http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/sca.html ************************************************************************** CASTME - UNESCO - HBCSE International Conference On Science, Technology & Mathematics Education For Human Development Goa, India February 20 - 23, 2001 Sponsored by United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization Commonwealth Foundation, UK Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai, India Department for International Development, UK Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India Department of Science and Technology, Government of India Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi, India Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi, India The Conference This international conference originally planned for New Delhi is being organised at Goa jointly by the Commonwealth Association of Science, Technology and Mathematics Educators (CASTME) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) through its Project 2000+ in collaboration with the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), TIFR, Mumbai. The conference will focus on Scientific and Technological Literacy (STL) under the broad theme of the role of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education for Human Development. The Conference aims at providing a forum to educational planners, administrators, teacher educators, teachers and researchers in science, technology and mathematics education to exchange ideas on various themes focussing on the role of science, technology and mathematics education in human development. The Conference will also review achievements of the Project 2000+, a project launched in 1993 by UNESCO and International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE), in collaboration with Commonwealth Secretariat, Gender and Science and Technology (GASAT), International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE), International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU) and World Council of Associations of Technology Education (WOCATE). The conference will deliberate on the following issues: Curriculum reforms for human development Assessment and examinations Learner-centered professional staff development Scientific and technological literacy for all including strategies for teaching Popularization, public understanding and life long learning Affordable cost-effective technologies and infrastructure Bridging the gulf between research and classroom practices Empowerment of women Ethics, human rights and culture of peace It is expected that a framework for effective implementation of policies regarding science, technology and mathematics education and Project 2000+ will emerge from the conference. A regional branch of CASTME will also be established during the conference. Programme Outline The conference is designed to elicit maximum interaction among the participants. It will comprise: * Keynote and plenary presentations * Parallel sessions * Workshops * Poster sessions * Panel discussions * Display of products and services * Visits to scientific establishments and other places of interest in and around Goa Conference Venue The conference will be held in Goa, the beautiful state on the west coast of India. Goa is well known for its beaches, its pleasant climate, its scenic splendour and its wonderful culture, a blend of the East and the West. There will be ample opportunities for sightseeing and exploring. Pre and post conference tour packages will be available. Accommodation Hotel accommodation of different types will be made available near the venue of the conference to suit the needs of individuals. Conference Fee A conference registration fee of US$ 250 will be charged from foreign participants. Participants from India will pay a registration fee Rs.1000. The registration fee will cover transport between airport and hotel, lunch, tea/coffee and conference material. Important Dates 1. Deadline for sending proposals: August 31, 2000 2. Communication of acceptance of proposals: September 30, 2000 3. Deadline for application for financial support: October 31, 2000 4. Communication regarding financial assistance: November 30, 2000 5. Deadline for payment of registration fee: December 15, 2000 6. Cancellation of registration with refund: December 31, 2000 Further Information Further information about the conference can be obtained from: Dr. Sudhakar Agarkar Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Tata Institute of Fundamental Research V.N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400 088, INDIA Tel:+91-22-556 7711, Fax:+91-22-556 6803 E-mail: sca%!at!%hbcse.tifr.res.in Dr. Ved Goel Science Technology and Maths. Education Commonwealth Secretariat Marlborough House Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX, UK Tel:+44-20-7747 6282; Fax:+44-20-7747 6287 Email: V.goel ":at:" commonwealth.int Mr. Orlando Hall Rose Section for Science and Technology Education UNESCO 7 Place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07SP, FRANCE Tel:+33-1-4568 0816; Fax:+33-1-4568 5626 Email: c.thiounn-: at :-unesco.org The conference website is at http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/icstme.html. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASTME-UNESCO-HBCSE International Conference on Science, Technology & Mathematics Education for Human Development Goa, India February 20 - 23, 2001 RESPONSE FORM I wish to (please tick) Present a paper entitled ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Conduct a workshop for____ participants on the topic ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Conduct a poster session on ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Display product/services in the exhibition on ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature _________________________ Date___________________________ Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Institutional Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tel: ____________________ Fax:_________________ E-mail:_________________________ Please send your response by July 15, 2000 to : Conference Secretariat Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Tata Institute of Fundamental Research V.N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400 088, INDIA Tel:+91-22-556 7711, Fax:+91-22-556 6803 E-mail: icstme: at :hbcse.tifr.res.in Note: Make additional copies of this form, if necessary.