Conference „Diversity Education in a Global Society – National Concerns and Transnational Influences”
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Chair of Diversity Education and International Educational Research will hold a conference entitled “Diversity Education in a Global Society – National Concerns and Transnational Influences” from 18th to 20th of October 2017.
Even though most modern societies have faced the challenge of diversity for a long time, in the past three decades the complexity of diversity seems to have increased, in particular due to global migration, trends towards individualization and due to the formation of new social movements. These developments challenge national systems of education worldwide. The conference examines the changing patterns of diversity in different national settings and discusses transnational influences on the countries’ national discourses and practices in school education. Papers and poster presentations will explore educational and interdisciplinary perspectives on diversity and thus contribute to the development of a concept of diversity education for a global society. Special attention will be paid to the educational systems in Germany and Malaysia. Both national systems of education struggle to secure equality and quality of education with respect to diversity.
The conference will be held as a part of the project “Pupils’ Diversity and Success in Science Education in Germany and Malaysia”. The project is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as part of its programme “Higher Education Dialogue with the Muslim World”.
We welcome submissions from researchers and practitioners and in particular encourage contributions from researchers in the first career stages. Submissions can take one of the following formats:
Paper Sessions: Paper sessions should focus on one of the following topics:
– Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Diversity and Diversity Education
– Philosophy of Curriculum and Diversity
– Classroom Teaching and Diversity
– Teaching and Learning Materials and Diversity
– Extracurricular Activities and Diversity
Paper presentations should last 30 minutes (20 min. presentation followed by 10 min. discussion time).
Poster: There will be a poster exhibition during the conference.
Submission: Submissions for paper sessions must include an abstract of approximately 250 words, a short author biography and contact details. Submissions for poster should include an electronic (draft) version of the poster. Please send your submission to the conference assistant Mr. Maximilian Höldl (maximilian.hoeldl@fau.de).
Publication: The proceedings of the conference will be published.
Language of the conference: The working language of the conference will be English.
Deadline for submissions: 26.09.2017
Conference Fee: There is no conference fee.
Venue: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology, Dutzendteichstraße 24 (St. Paul), 90478 Nürnberg, Room 00.401 (Theatersaal)
Programme (you will recieve the complete programme at the registration desk)
18th of October
12:00 – 13:00 Registration
13:00 – 13:45 Welcoming addresses and introduction to the conference
Prof. Dr. Rainer Trinczek, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Monika Brodke, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Prof. Dr. Hairul Nizam, Dean of the School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Anatoli Rakhkochkine, Chair of Diversity Education and International Educational Research
13:45 – 15:00 Keynote
Prof. Dr. Cristina Allemann-Ghionda (University of Cologne): “International Implications of Educating in Diversity”
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 17:00 Paper Session
17:00 Reception & Exhibition
19th of October
09:30 – 10:30 Keynote
Prof. Hairul Nizam (Dean, School of Educational Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia):“Perceived stress, social support, and coping: Relations to psychological adjustment among Malaysian college students”
10:30 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:30 Paper Session
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 15:00 Paper Session
15:00 – 15:30 Break
15:30 – 17.00 Paper Session
20th of October
09:00 – 10:30 Paper Session
10:30 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:30 Workshops
12:30 – 13:00 Closing