Conference Program

A number of conference themes have been established to guide the development of the WIPC:E 2008 knowledge program.

The central theme for 2008 will be:

 

 

Sub-themes have also been developed, with each day focusing on a particular theme.

 

Day One will be guided by the theme Respecting Tradition and will centre around issues such as ‘growing, connecting, celebrating and maintaining traditions through education’, ‘building history / histories’, ‘pathways to knowledge’ and ‘language and identity’.

 

Living with Competing Knowledge Systems will form the focus of Day Two, which will look at questions around ‘defining education’, ‘the impact of culture and education’, ‘understanding the present culture of educational institutions’ and ‘exploring knowledge systems’.

 

Day Four will focus on looking Beyond the Horizon and aims to build on the themes of WIPC:E 2005. This will include looking at ‘shaping our own futures’, ‘thriving in the education system’, ‘engaging community’ and ‘resilience’.