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Washington
STATE CONFERENCE FOR RESEARCHERS AND EDUCATORS
Washington State PDK Chapter
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington, September 29, 2007
Preparing Students for Responsible Citizenship in a Global Society
The Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Washington Chapter announces its first state conference for researchers and educators. The conference theme, “Preparing Students for Responsible Citizenship in a Global Society” is an opportunity for educators to think and talk about the important education issues that will shape the future of our planet. The theme is aligned with the upcoming fall Education Summit sponsored by PDK International. Join Washington educators, university instructors and students in addressing educational issues and research on this important topic.
In addition to breakout sessions, a keynote speech will be presented by Dr. Walter Parker from the University of Washington. Dr. Parker specializes in the civic development of children and adolescents and the K-12 social studies curriculum. He has published extensively. His books include “Educating the Democratic Mind” (1996), "Education for Democracy: Curricula, Contexts, Assessments” (2002), “Teaching Democracy: Unity and Diversity in Public Life” (2003). He is also the research department editor for the journal “Social Education”.
Location: Fairhaven College Chart Room on the WWU campus
Date: September 29, 2007
Time: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
We invite proposals on the following topics:
ecology/environment, development/sustainability, multicultural relations, peace, technology, human rights, democracy/civic education, racism, gender discrimination, political interdependence, and global citizenship.
Presenters will also be invited to submit a paper for publication in the fall issue of the PDK State journal.
Additional information and a call for proposals form is located in the PDK Washington link.
http://www.pdkwa.org/home.php
Phi Delta Kappa is a professional organization open to all educators and future educators. The PDK mission is to promote high-quality education, in particular publicly supported education, as essential to the development and maintenance of a democratic way of life.
Question and proposals can be directed to:
Mary Lynne Derrington Ed.D.
Western Washington University
MaryLynne.Derrington@wwu.edu
650-4320
Setsuko Buckley Ed.D
Whatcom Community College
Setsuko_b@yahoo.com |
