• November 27 - 30, 2018
  • Helsinki & Espoo

The 14th ASEF Classroom Network Conference will take place from 27-30 November 2018 in Helsinki & Espoo, Finland, and focuses on the theme “Gender Equality Reprogramming STEM Education”. Finland and it’s world-famous progressive and innovative education system appears to be the perfect soil to host this conference that will bring together about 100 secondary, vocational and high school teachers and educators from up to 51 Asian and European countries to explore and share good practices on the field of gender equality and STEM education, as well as its  possible impact on the society.

Core areas that will be addressed through a gender lens are:

  • curriculum and pedagogy;
  • institutional and national policies;
  • role models

Participants will also have the opportunity to tie up with their peers to identify and plan future ASEF ClassNet School Collaborations.

WHAT IS #ASEF CLASSNET?

Launched in 1998, the ASEF Classroom Network (ASEF ClassNet) fosters collaborations among secondary and high school teachers and students in Asia and Europe while harnessing the potential and opportunities of technology for education.

To-date, more than 1,400 teachers from 45 ASEM Partner countries have joined the ASEF Classroom Network. In addition, more than 32,000 students have been engaged in 398 school-to-school collaborations since 2001.

ASEF ClassNet comprises three activities:

  1. Annual ASEF ClassNet Conferences for teachers to share experiences, network and to enhance their professional skills
  2. ASEF ClassNet School Collaborations jointly developed and run by Asian and European schools on-site and online to facilitate and promote inter-cultural exchanges between teachers and students
  3. ASEF ClassNet Website to connect schools and teachers through one online platform.

The programme is built on 3 elements:

  1. Research & Enrichment
    Expert talks and panel discussions on gender equality within education featuring teachers, educators, school leaders, policy makers and researchers to gain knowledge about the most up-to-date trends on current academic debates
  2. Training & Networking
    Practical workshops and trainings from practitioners to place yourself and your school at the forefront of this development and extend your network
  3. ASEF ClassNet Awards & Collaborations
    Discover the most outstanding ASEF ClassNet collaborations from this year and find school partners for future co-operations and exchanges.

Location:

Finland

Benefits

The Conference offers participants a platform to:

  • Meet local, national and international education practitioners and experts from 51 Asian and European countries.
  • Become part of the creation of new networks between teachers, school leaders, researchers and edutech experts with possible spin-off activities.
  • Increase knowledge and awareness, reflect and give feedback on methods, good practices theories and policies of gender equality and STEM education.
  • Discuss the identification and mapping of competences required by educators to promote gender equality, by combating stereotypical biases and promoting gender neutral curriculum.

Eligibilities

  • Citizen of any of the 51 Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) partner countries
  • A secondary, vocational or high school teacher or educator, preferably in a STEM subject or with a focus on gender equality
  • Proficient English skills (oral and written)
  • Solid knowledge in STEM related topics and/or gender equality matters in education
  • Keen interest in intercultural exchanges, expansion of networks and school cooperation across Asia and Europe
Eligible Regions: Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) partner countries

Application Process

Apply online through the given link.

Application Deadline: October 15, 2018

Application ClosedOfficial link

For Further Queries

For further queries, e-mail at [email protected]
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