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SUMMARY:[IRN] Interactive Webinar: 'The Path to Successful Research Publication'
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the WERA International Research Network (IRN) ‘Exploring Global Curricular Representations and Teachers’ Enactment of Ancient and Indigenous Cultures and Wisdom Traditions’\, we are thrilled to share this webinar entitled ‘The Path to Successful Research Publication: An Interactive Webinar for Emerging Scholars’ by Professor Dr. tavis d. jules. \n \nLed by a globally renowned comparative and international education scholar\, this free and highly interactive 90-minute workshop seeks to support graduate students and junior/emerging scholars in navigating the difficult research publication process by introducing them to practical strategies for successful publication in high-quality peer-reviewed journals. \nParticipants will learn how to craft compelling abstracts and prepare comprehensive writing plans. We will also cover common challenges such as authorship collaborations\, meeting publication timelines\, handling negative reviewer feedback\, and managing delays in the publication process. The workshop combines presentations\, discussions\, case studies\, and practical exercises to give participants hands-on experiences. Participants are encouraged to bring drafts of their research papers for individualized feedback. By the end of the workshop\, participants will be better equipped to prepare and submit research manuscripts that meet the standards of academic journals and enhance their research impact within the global scholarly community. \nREGISTER HERE \nFor more information: tavis_jules_WERA_Webinar_May2025
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-interactive-webinar-the-path-to-successful-research-publication/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250428T170000
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Webinar: Building Inclusive Social Imaginaries in VET
DESCRIPTION:What do VET practitioners think about Inclusive Excellence? Which paradigm shift is happening in our VET ecosystems? \nThe WERA International Research Network IE-B-SW – Inclusive Excellence and Bienvivance from School to Work will focus on these questions in their next webinar. The webinar will explore the Inclusive Excellence experience for the Finnish VET system. \nHosted by Häme University of Applied Sciences\, HAMK\, the next webinar’s theme “Building Inclusive Social Imaginaries in VET” will feature the speakers Sanna Ryökkynen\, Principal Research Scientist of HMAK\, Essi Ryymin\, Principal Research Scientist of HMAK and Veronica Vasilescu\, Manager at ENGIM. \nThe webinar\, done in collaboration with InnerDevelopmentGoals\, under the aegis of the World Education Research Association and EFVET European Forum of Vocational Education and Karanga\, will focus on inclusivity\, wellbeing & bienvivance. It will present the key findings of the speakers’ recent study exploring how representatives of Finnish Vocational Education and Training describe inclusive excellence and inclusion. Drawing on their perspectives\, we will be guided to examine the role and value of collective and social imaginaries in current inclusion debates. \n⏰ When: Monday\, April 28th at 17:00 CET\n✅ Register here: https://lnkd.in/dv97gpdc \nFor questions\, contact bene.gendron@gmail.com
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-webinar-building-inclusive-social-imaginaries-in-vet/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250428T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250428T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151811
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Meeting (Open to all): 'Aesthetics education in the Anthropocene'
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the WERA International Research Network ‘Education in the Anthropocene’ and Convener Nathanaël Wallenhorst\, we are pleased to invite the WERA community to the network’s kickoff and their next meetings. \nThe aim of this IRN will be to establish ‘Education in the Anthropocene’ as a sub-field of the educational sciences. The working group currently consists of 28 researchers from 11 countries and remains open to participation from other colleagues. The structure will be straightforward: the group will convene online four times a year for two-hour sessions. Each time\, a leader will be responsible for leading the 2 hours of work\, with the goal of producing co-authored papers or conference presentations by all those who wish to do so. \n\nDate and time: 28 April 2025\, 1pm-3pm\nTopic: Aesthetics education in the Anthropocene (leader: Mariagrazia Portera\, Anja Kraus\, and Ylva Hofvander Trulsson)\nLink to the video: https://meet.google.com/oix-bidv-rfj\n\nThis network is addressed to all entities interested in developing this topic.
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-meeting-open-to-all-aesthetics-education-in-the-anthropocene/
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20260405T151811
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Symposium 'Educational perspectives on emotions in teaching and learning for sustainability – Conceptualisations\, methodological questions\, empirical insights\, and pathways for future research'
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the WERA International Research Network EMESER (Emotions in Environmental and Sustainability Education Research)\, we are pleased to share this call for submissions for the symposium ‘Educational perspectives on emotions in teaching and learning for sustainability – Conceptualisations\, methodological questions\, empirical insights\, and pathways for future research’ taking place online on April 10-11\, 2025. \nAbstract submission deadline: 31 December 2024 \nCommunication of review status: 31 January 2025 \nTo submit an abstract\, send an email to Sissy Kreid at sissy.kreid@ur.de. For questions regarding the symposium\, contact Emma Heikkilä at emma.heikkila@helsinki.fi. \nFor more information\, visit the EMESER page. \n\nDescription \nEmotions are an increasingly important focus within the research field of environmental and sustainability education (ESE). Learners and educators experience a wide range of emotions when they enter into learning environments\, while dealing with controversial and existential issues of (un)sustainability or as a result of education processes. The connection between emotions and (un)sustainability are manifold. On the one hand\, the multiple developments and crises of (un)sustainability are provoking different emotional reactions (like climate anxiety) or responses (outside-in perspective). On the other hand\, emotions are a main driver for engagement\, for example when learners are transforming their sustainability-related rage into concrete actions (inside-out-perspective). Educational organizations can create room for recognising and dealing with emotions and thereby empower individuals and groups to take action. Nevertheless\, there is only little systematic knowledge on how to deal with or address emotions in ESE. Additionally\, the question of how to address learners’ and/or educators’ emotions (including emotions of the public\, researchers etc.) goes along with fundamental ethical questions (for example\, how to avoid using emotions instrumentally). There is a growing number of studies on eco-emotions\, climate anxiety\, or grief mostly from a psychological perspective. Nevertheless\, the state of research on emotions in the context of ESE is still insufficiently systematized and other disciplinary perspectives (e.g.\, sociological\, feminist) are currently underexplored. Key questions are too rarely discussed\, like: \n\nWhich conceptualizations of emotion from other fields of research are best suited for ESE?\nWhich research methods are used and might be beneficial in the future to conduct in-depth research into sustainability-related educational processes?\nHow have emotions been addressed in ESE practice to catalyze transformation for sustainability? What should didactic methods for working with emotions look like and what role do educators play?\nWhat are implicit (normative/disciplinary/ideological/political) assumptions in addressing emotions in ESE research?\nWhat are aims and pathways for future research regarding emotions in ESE?\n\nWith the symposium we want to contribute to advancing the growing research field on emotions and ESE and create space for reflection and discussion between multiple perspectives. The symposium is part of the activities of an International Research Network called EMESER\, which brings researchers with an interest in emotions in ESE together and thereby broadens and strengthens research on emotions in ESE through encouraging discussion and collaboration. The symposium is free of charge. We invite abstracts for theoretical\, empirical and methodological contributions in line with this call. \nWe welcome scholars at any level of their academic career to contribute. A group of researchers from the network will select the contributions based on the quality and the fit to the core questions of the symposium. All submissions should deal with all three aspects: emotions\, sustainability\, and education. \nAbstracts should have a length of 500 words (excluding references) \n\nAbstract submission deadline: 31st of December\, 2024\nCommunication of review status: 31st of January\, 2025\n\nSubmissions can be sent to Sissy Kreid\, sissy.kreid@ur.de \nQuestions regarding the symposium can be sent to Emma Heikkilä\, emma.heikkila@helsinki.fi
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-symposium-educational-perspectives-on-emotions-in-teaching-and-learning-for-sustainability-conceptualisations-methodological-questions-empirical-insights-and-pathways-for-future-r/
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250409T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T151811
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SUMMARY:[Task Force] Webinar: "How to set up research projects for international collaborations"
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 \nJoin the WERA Task Force “Global Research in Extended Education” for a webinar on setting up research projects for international collaborations!\n📅9 April 2025\, Wednesday\n🕒3 PM UK/4PM CET/12 AM KST\n📝 Register for free: https://forms.gle/vVGavXTwfFwq3ahQA \n\n\nABSTRACT\nInternational research collaborations often use approaches and methods from comparative education research. The essence of such collaborations lies in a shared academic interest or a common definition of a problem to be subjected to comparative analysis. The primary objective is to derive solutions to the problem\, as defined by the participants\, through international cooperation. At the project level\, comparable or differentiating results – representing both similarities and differences – emerge as secondary outcomes. In the course of collaborative project work\, intercultural challenges arise\, which often only become apparent as the process unfolds. The webinar will explore both the theoretical and practical frameworks underpinning international cooperation in education and highlight the opportunities and potential risks associated with international comparative collaboration.
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/task-force-webinar-how-to-set-up-research-projects-for-international-collaborations/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTSTAMP:20260405T151811
CREATED:20250402T133422Z
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SUMMARY:[RERA] Deadline: Call for Proposals for International Summer Institute on ‘Artificial Intelligence in Education’
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 6 April 2025 \n\n  \nOn behalf of the Russian Educational Research Association (RERA)\, we would like to share this call for proposals to participate in the joint Summer Institute of the Faculty of Computer Science at East China Normal University and the Institute of Education at HSE University\, dedicated to AI in Education. \nFocused on the Institute’s tracks\, this intensive programme offers lectures from leading experts and researchers\, hands-on data collection and analysis workshops\, and dedicated sessions for discussing and refining your own research projects. Participants will present their work\, receive invaluable feedback from faculty and peers\, and develop their projects in a supportive and collaborative environment\, actively working to improve their projects during the duration of the school. \nThe call is open for MA and PhD students and early-career researchers with up to 5 years of experience after completion of PhD. \nProposals should describe your own empirical study and must not exceed 2\,500 words (approximately four single-spaced pages). References\, tables\, and figures are not included in the word limit. The structure of proposals should include the following elements: Purpose of the paper\, Design/ methodology\, Findings\, Research limitations\, Social and Practical implications\, Significance of paper\, 3-4 keywords\, References. \nIn addition to proposals applicants are to submit a CV and a motivation letter. Motivation letters must not exceed 700 words (approximately one single-spaced page). All the papers submitted should be in English. \nSubmit your applications in the form: https://hse.enjoysurvey.com/survey/3548/start/a337791b303cd38e7e2ef8efb3e6ec60 \nSubmission deadline is April 6\, 2025. \nFor more information\, check the materials below or contact summerschoolai25@gmail.com. \nSI2025_CfP_Shanghai \nFlyer
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/rera-deadline-call-for-proposals-for-international-summer-institute-on-artificial-intelligence-in-education/
CATEGORIES:Other Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250331T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250331T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151811
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SUMMARY:[DEC] Free Webinar on Pathways to Publication for Doctoral and Early Career Researchers
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the WERA Doctoral and Early Career (DEC) Network\, we are pleased to invite you to this free webinar on ‘Pathways to Publication for Doctoral and Early Career Researchers’ as part of the DEC’s WERA Insights Webinar Series. \nRegister here \n\n\n\nAbout the webinar \n\n\n\nLooking to get published but not sure where to start? \n\n\n\nFor many doctoral and early career researchers\, the publishing process can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone! Join our free WERA DEC webinar to explore the pathways to publication and discover where to find the right support along the way. \n\n\n\nWe’ll discuss: \n\n\n\nMentoring initiatives and support for feedback\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the submission and peer review processes\n\n\n\nStrategies for responding to reviewer comments\n\n\n\nIncreasing the reach and impact of your work\n\n\n\n\n\nWebinar details \n\n\n\nDate: Monday\, March 31\nTime: 8am (CET)\, 3pm (CST)\, 6pm (AEDT)\nFree online webinar – Register here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHear directly from journal editors\, Dr Manuela Heinz and Professor Wee Tiong Seah\, about what they look for in submissions and learn about publishing support initiatives from Dr Lisa Bugno (Emerging Researchers’ Group Link Convenor) to help you build confidence and connections in academic publishing. \n\n\n\nSee you there!
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/dec-free-webinar-on-pathways-to-publication-for-doctoral-and-early-career-researchers/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250326T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T151811
CREATED:20250319T091710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T093042Z
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Webinar ‘From Inclusion to Inclusiveness and Inclusivity: Towards Inclusive Excellence’
DESCRIPTION:📅March 26\, 2025 \n\n\n\n🕒4:00-5:00 PM Brussels (CET) \n\n\n\nThe IDG-GLOBAL-WERA IRN Bienvivance & Inclusive Excellence Webinar Series will host a webinar on March 26\, 2025\, from 4 PM to 5 PM (Brussels time) entitled ‘From Inclusion to Inclusiveness and Inclusivity: Towards Inclusive Excellence’\, led by Pr. Bénédicte Gendron\, Dr. Paolo Nardi\, and Pr. Michael Nettles. \n\n\n\nGandhi used to say\, ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’. Moving from an overview of the concepts of inclusion (to allow equity filling the gap or special needs)\, inclusivity (the active state of being inclusive)\, and inclusiveness (the resulting environment after practicing or implementing inclusivity)\, the webinar will delve into the emerging approach of Inclusive Excellence as a paradigm shift for Vocational Education and Training (VET). The theoretical and practical takeaways emerging from Gendron’s research and Nardi’s analysis on the GIVE project will be the focus of the presentation and trigger for the debate with those who are active in these areas. \n\n\n\nTo register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/18be8636-2d5f-492c-8f9a-b44af53f7350@bcf29f09-6e86-42a4-ab38-3a1d7c6fa9ad/registration \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-webinar-from-inclusion-to-inclusiveness-and-inclusivity-towards-inclusive-excellence/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260405T151811
CREATED:20250218T152720Z
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Deadline: Call for abstracts for Special Issue on School Leadership During Wartime
DESCRIPTION:Journal of Educational Administration – JEA \nGuest Editors: Chen Schechter & Mary Gutman \nOn behalf of the WERA International Research Network (IRN) Minority and Minoritised Teachers: Exploring Social Justice in Schools Around the World\, we are pleased to share this call for abstracts for a Special Issue on ‘School Leadership During Wartime’. \nWar engenders a climate of persistent collective trauma\, affecting all facets of life. Schools in conflict zones often contend with chronic exposure to life-threatening violence\, displacement\, and community fragmentation (Drozdek et al.\, 2020). In these circumstances\, school principals must address complex challenges\, including safeguarding the physical and mental well-being of students and staff\, responding to the community’s evolving emotional and social needs\, and ensuring the continuity of education despite formidable obstacles (Orucu et al.\, 2023). \nThis special issue seeks to bridge a critical gap in the literature by offering novel insights into school leadership in wartime and under continuous security threats. Recognizing the complexities of wartime school management\, we aim to conceptualize and empirically explore wartime educational leadership from diverse perspectives. \nSubmission Guidelines\nWe primarily welcome empirical studies but will consider theoretical papers. \nPlease submit a structured abstract (400 words) including:\n• Rationale\n• Purpose of the study\n• Methods\n• Preliminary results (if available)\n• Theoretical and practical contributions \nKey Dates\n• Abstract submission deadline: 20 March 2025\n• Decisions on abstracts: 30 March 2025\n• Full manuscript submission: Late summer (tentative) \nUpon acceptance of abstracts\, authors will be invited to submit full papers\, which should be between 6\,000 and 8\,000 words\, inclusive of references\, figure captions\, and endnotes. \nFor inquiries or further information\, please contact chen.schechter@biu.sc.il; mgutman@emef.ac.il \nFor more details about the journal\, visit: Journal of Educational Administration. \nFor the full call\, see the PDF below. \nCall for Abstracts Special Issue Wartime Leadership
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-deadline-call-for-abstracts-for-special-issue-on-school-leadership-during-wartime-in-retrospect/
CATEGORIES:Call for Papers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250316
DTSTAMP:20260405T151811
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Deadline: Call for chapters for edited book 'Minority School Leadership in Crises: Global Perspectives'
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 15 March 2025 \n\nSchool leaders play a pivotal role in fostering stability and resilience within educational settings\, particularly during times of crisis. This responsibility is even more pronounced in communities with minority and minoritized populations. While “minority” refers to groups that are numerically smaller within a society\, “minoritized” underscores the systemic processes that marginalize these groups\, often framing them as “the other.” Recognizing this distinction is crucial for understanding the unique challenges these school leaders face as they navigate resource shortages\, cultural complexities\, and urgent crises while supporting students\, staff\, and the wider community. Recent global crises—such as the COVID-19 pandemic\, natural disasters\, and socio-political conflicts—have underscored the critical importance of effective school leadership in these communities. This edited volume aims to explore the global experiences of minority and minoritized school leaders\, emphasizing the innovative strategies they employ to build resilience in crises. \n\n\n\nWe invite scholars and practitioners to contribute chapters offering theoretical\, empirical\, qualitative\, or quantitative insights into the critical roles these school leaders play in responding to emergencies. \n\n\n\nResearchers and scholars are invited to submit a 300–500-word abstract of the proposed chapter (including the sub-title\, focus\, theme\, main findings\, and value of the research study)\, by March 15\, 2025\, by email to mgutman@emef.ac.il. \n\n\n\nFor more details\, see the full call.
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-deadline-call-for-chapters-for-edited-book-minority-school-leadership-in-crises-global-perspectives/
CATEGORIES:Call for Papers
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SUMMARY:Task Force Webinar on 'Joining Focus Groups'
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the WERA Task Force Global Research in Extended Education\, we are pleased to share their upcoming webinar ‘Find out more and join a focus group’ taking place on Wednesday\, 12 March 2025\, from 8:00 to 9:00 AM (GMT). \n \nResearchers and practitioners in the field of Extended Education come together in focus groups which are centered around a particular aspect/field/topic of research in Extended Education. \n \nWebinar Highlights: \n \n 	Guidelines for setting up a Focus Group (goals\, obligations etc.)\n \n 	Illustration of two examples\n \n 	Your ideas: Which topics would you/your group like to focus on?\n \n 	Idea exchange & next steps\n \nRegistration is free. Just scan the QR code below!
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/task-force-webinar-on-joining-focus-groups/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:[AERA] Free Webinar! Publishing Your Research in AERJ: A Guide for International Scholars
DESCRIPTION:  \nMonday\, March 10 \n9:00 am–10:30 am ET \nThis free public webinar will introduce AERJ’s new focus on publishing research on globally pressing educational issues and invite international scholars to submit their high-quality manuscripts. AERJ editors with expertise in comparative and international education research will unpack the journal editing process and share tips and strategies for preparing a successful journal manuscript for AERJ. We welcome all established and emerging scholars around the globe to ask questions about the journal editing process and to learn how to prepare their manuscripts for AERJ.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Public Event with Moderated Q&A \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nASL and captioning provided \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAERJ’s Vision and Editorial Process \nMotoko Akiba\, Florida State University\, USA \nEditor-in-Chief\, AERJ \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAERJ‘s Manuscript Requirement \nXiaonan Jiang\, Florida State University\, USA \nManaging Editor\, AERJ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAERJ‘s Scope – Avoiding a Desk-Reject Decision \nThomas Luschei\, Claremont Graduate University\, USA \nCo-Editor\, AERJ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSituating Your Research in a Global Context \nDario Maldonado\, Universidad de los Andes\, Bogotá\, Colombia \nAssociate Editor\, AERJ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemystifying AERJ‘s Publication Process \nIngrid Gogolin\, Hamburg University\, Germany \nAssociate Editor\, AERJ\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/free-webinar-publishing-your-research-in-aerj-a-guide-for-international-scholars/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:[BERA] Bursary application deadline for a WERA delegate to attend the 2025 BERA Conference\, University of Sussex\, UK
DESCRIPTION:Abstract submission deadline: 31 January 2025 \nBursary application deadline: 4 March 2025 \nWe are thrilled to announce that the British Educational Research Association (BERA) is offering one international bursary of up to £1500 to support a delegate from WERA in attending the BERA Conference 2025\, held from 9-11 September 2025 at the University of Sussex\, Brighton\, UK. \nThis bursary aims to support researchers who wish to present their work at this prestigious conference. Submit your abstract now for a chance to participate and benefit from this event! \nKey Details:\n📅 Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 January 2025. Submit your abstract via the conference website: https://www.bera.ac.uk/conference/bera-conference-2025/abstract-submission \n📅 Bursary Submission Deadline: 4 March 2025. Stay tuned and subscribe to the WERA newsletter to receive updates with detailed instructions on how to apply.
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/bera-bursary-application-deadline-for-a-wera-delegate-to-attend-the-2025-bera-conference-university-of-sussex-uk/
CATEGORIES:Bursaries,Conferences
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250303T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20250303T150000
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Meeting (Open to all): 'Theoretical approaches of education in the Anthropocene'
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the WERA International Research Network ‘Education in the Anthropocene’ and Convener Nathanaël Wallenhorst\, we are pleased to invite the WERA community to the network’s kickoff and their next meetings. \nThe aim of this IRN will be to establish ‘Education in the Anthropocene’ as a sub-field of the educational sciences. The working group currently consists of 28 researchers from 11 countries and remains open to participation from other colleagues. The structure will be straightforward: the group will convene online four times a year for two-hour sessions. Each time\, a leader will be responsible for leading the 2 hours of work\, with the goal of producing co-authored papers or conference presentations by all those who wish to do so. \n\nDate and time: 3 March 2025\, 1pm-3pm\nTopic: Theoretical approaches of education in the Anthropocene (leader: Denis Francesconi)\nLink to the video:  https://meet.google.com/pgv-gicn-ydb\n\nThis network is addressed to all entities interested in developing this topic.
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-meeting-open-to-all-theoretical-approaches-of-education-in-the-anthropocene/
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
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CREATED:20240801T114112Z
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Deadline: Special Issue Call for Papers "Multilingualism in School"
DESCRIPTION:The Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Language (JSSAL) \nMultilingualism in schools is a perennial topic in educational research. It is highly relevant today for several reasons: increasing globalization and population mobility\, high levels of international migration and refugee movements\, quick and easy access for individuals to digital language support tools. All of these factors contribute to increasing linguistic diversity among students around the world\, making multilingualism a key prerequisite for educational processes. \nThe aim of this special issue is to foster a deeper understanding of multilingualism in schools and to contribute to the advancement of inclusive and equitable educational practices\, by bringing together current empirical research on multilingualism in education from interdisciplinary perspectives. We invite scholars from various fields\, including but not limited to education\, linguistics\, psychology\,\nsociology and policy studies\, to join us in this endeavor by submitting their original research contributions. We welcome submissions of empirical research articles that employ quantitative\, qualitative or mixed methods approaches\, thereby enriching the discourse on multilingualism in education with varied perspectives and methodologies. \nTimeline: \n\nFebruary 28\, 2025: Manuscript Submission Deadline\nJuly 30\, 2025: Revision Request Decision by Special Issue Editors \nDecember 30\, 2025: Publication of the Special Issue\n\nJSSAL Submission Guidelines: \n\nRegister first with the JSSAL (jssal.com)\, if you are not a registered user yet. Please ensure that you have checked the “author” option in your profile.\nFollow the JSSAL submission guidelines (https://jssal.com/index.php/jssal/about/submissions) and author guidelines (https://jssal.com/index.php/jssal/authorguidelines).\nPlease tick the Box “Special Issue: Multilingualism in School”.
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-deadline-special-issue-call-for-papers-multilingualism-in-school/
CATEGORIES:Call for Papers
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SUMMARY:[Task Force] Extended Deadline: Call for abstracts for the WERA Task Force Global Research in Extended Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:🔔 Don’t Miss the Call for Abstracts! EXTENDED DEADLINE: February 26\, 2025 \nWe warmly invite you to contribute to the WERA Task Force Global Research in Extended Education Conference. Under the theme\, “Extended Education in the Future – Opportunities and Challenges\,” this event will bring together a diverse community of researchers\, practitioners\, and policymakers from around the globe. \nExplore cutting-edge insights and advancements in extended education\, share knowledge\, and tackle the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of this vital field. \nEvent link: https://liu.se/en/research/wera-task-force-conference-2025 \nAbstract submissions link: https://wcc.ep.liu.se/index.php/wera/index \n*Given the high interest\, the call for submission is extended until February 26\, 2025 to allow more PhD students to organize their participation and submit their work. Please reach out to the organizers if you need any further information.
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/task-force-deadline-call-for-abstracts-for-the-wera-task-force-global-research-in-extended-education-conference/
CATEGORIES:Call for Papers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250220T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250220T170000
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Webinar: 'Bringing the Science of Compassion in Technical Vocational Education and Training'
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the WERA IRN ‘Inclusive Excellence and Bienvivance from School to Work‘\, we are pleased to invite you to the webinar ‘Bringing the Science of Compassion in Technical Vocational Education and Training’. \n📅 20 February 2025 \n🕒 4:00 PM Europe/Brussels \n🔗To register: CLICK HERE
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-webinar-bringing-the-science-of-compassion-in-technical-vocational-education-and-training/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20250217T000100
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SUMMARY:Extended submission deadline: WERA Focal Meeting 2025 & 42nd ANPED National Meeting\, João Pessoa\, Brazil
DESCRIPTION:Extended deadline for submissions (final): 17 February 2025\, 23:59 Brazil (GMT-3) time \nThe city of João Pessoa\, capital of Paraíba\, will host the main academic event in the field of education in 2025 in Brazil: the 42nd ANPEd National Meeting & WERA Focal Meeting 2025\, which will take place from October 26 to 30 at the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB)\, in João Pessoa\, state of Paraíba\, in Northeastern Brazil. \n\n\n\nWith the theme “Neoconservatism in the world and education in the face of socio-political-environmental violence”\, the event is organized by the National Association for Graduate Studies and Research in Education (ANPEd) and the World Education Research Association (WERA). \n\n\n\nDate: October 26-30\, 2025\n\n\n\nVenue: Education Center – Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB)\, João Pessoa\, state of Paraíba\, Brazil\n\n\n\nWERA Focal Meeting 2025 website: https://anped.org.br/wera2025/\n\n\n\nContact for more information: wera@anped.org.br\n\n\n \n\nThe scientific program of the event will be unified\, but there will be two processes for submitting papers (one for WERA and one for ANPEd)\, as each association adopts its own modalities and criteria. \nSubmissions for WERA start on January 6 and end on February 17. Submissions of papers\, posters and symposia are accepted. To submit a paper. To submit your paper\, visit the event website: https://anped.org.br/wera2025/. \nKey dates: \n\nPaper submission: 6 January to 17 February 2025\nRegistration closes for presenting authors: 15 May 2025\n\n \nRules for submitting to WERA \n\nProfessors\, researchers and postgraduate students whose research is not limited to a single country or is aligned with the theme of the event (the advance of neoconservatism in the world and the role of education in a scenario of social\, political and environmental violence) can submit their work.\nThere are no restrictions on topics\, but priority will be given to submissions based on research related to global trends\, issues and challenges.\nThe rules and details for submitting papers can be found on the WERA Focal Meeting 2025 website: https://anped.org.br/wera2025/.\n\nAll submissions will be reviewed by members of the WERA Review Committee. Criteria include the global relevance of the research\, clarity of focus\, originality\, rigor of the investigation and its relevance to educational practice\, policy or theory. \n \nProgramme Directors \nLiesel Ebersöhn\, WERA President \nRocío García-Carrión\, WERA Secretary General \n\n  \nFor submission questions\, please email wera@anped.org.br
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/submission-deadline-wera-focal-meeting-2025-42nd-anped-national-meeting-joao-pessoa-brazil/
CATEGORIES:Annual Focal Meetings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
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SUMMARY:[BERA] Abstract submission deadline for 2025 BERA Conference at the University of Sussex\, UK
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that the British Educational Research Association (BERA) is offering one international bursary of up to £1500 to support a delegate from WERA in attending the BERA Conference 2025\, held from 9-11 September 2025 at the University of Sussex\, Brighton\, UK. \nKey Details:\n📅 Abstract Submission Deadline: 31 January 2025. Submit your abstract via the conference website: https://www.bera.ac.uk/conference/bera-conference-2025/abstract-submission \n📅 Bursary Submission Deadline: 4 March 2025. Apply here: https://www.bera.ac.uk/conference/bera-conference-2025/bursaries
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/bera-abstract-submission-deadline-for-2025-bera-conference-at-the-university-of-sussex-uk/
LOCATION:University of Sussex\, Brighton\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bursaries,Conferences
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250123
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SUMMARY:EASA Conference 2025: Learning on the Rising Tides
DESCRIPTION:The Education Association of South Africa (EASA) is thrilled to announce that its 2025 conference will be hosted by the Faculty of Education\, University of Pretoria. This landmark event will take place at the Sun City Resort in Rustenburg\, South Africa\, from January 19 to 22\, 2025\, under the theme: \n \n“Learning on the Rising Tides: Inspirational Approaches to Education\, Creativity\, Harmonious Collaboration\, and Deeper Social Connections.” \n \nExploring Key Themes in Education\n \nEASA 2025 promises a rich exploration of current and future trends in education\, focusing on innovative\, inclusive\, and community-oriented approaches. The conference will delve into a range of sub-themes\, including: \n \n 	Community Engagement and Teacher Collaboration\n \n 	Community-Based Participatory Research\n \n 	Socially Responsive Engagement\n \n 	Parental Involvement in Education\n \n 	Transdisciplinary Practices in Teaching\n \n 	Innovative Pedagogy and Higher Education\n \n 	Language\, Resilience\, and Early Childhood Education\n \n 	Multilingualism and Linguistic Diversity\n \n 	Language Policy and Planning\n \n 	The Role of AI and Technology in Education\n \n 	Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)\n \n 	Online\, Hybrid\, and Blended Learning\n \nAbstract submissions for these dynamic topics closed on October 30\, 2024\, with a significant volume of interest across all sub-themes. \n \nInspiring Keynote Speakers\n \nThe conference will feature two renowned keynote speakers: \n \n 	Prof. Liesel Ebersöhn\, a full professor in the Department of Educational Psychology and Director of the Centre for the Study of Resilience at the University of Pretoria.\n \n 	Prof. Crain Soudien\, an emeritus professor in Education and African Studies at the University of Cape Town\, the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town\, and the former Chief Executive Officer of the Human Sciences Research Council.\n \nWelcome Addresses\n \nThe conference will feature welcome\, opening\, and closing addresses by esteemed leaders from the University of Pretoria: \n \n 	Prof. Loretta Feris\, Vice Principal—Academic\n \n 	Prof. Chika Sehoole\, Dean of the Faculty of Education\n \n 	Prof. Sunil Maharaj\, Vice Principal—Research
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/easa-conference-2025-learning-on-the-rising-tides/
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Deadline: Call for submissions for Symposium on ‘Educational perspectives on emotions in teaching and learning for sustainability – Conceptualisations\, methodological questions\, empirical insights\, and pathways for future research’
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the WERA International Research Network EMESER (Emotions in Environmental and Sustainability Education Research)\, we are pleased to share this call for submissions for the symposium ‘Educational perspectives on emotions in teaching and learning for sustainability – Conceptualisations\, methodological questions\, empirical insights\, and pathways for future research’ taking place online on April 10-11\, 2025. \nAbstract submission deadline: 31 December 2024 \nCommunication of review status: 31 January 2025 \nTo submit an abstract\, send an email to Sissy Kreid at sissy.kreid@ur.de. For questions regarding the symposium\, contact Emma Heikkilä at emma.heikkila@helsinki.fi. \nFor more information\, visit the EMESER page. \n\nDescription \nEmotions are an increasingly important focus within the research field of environmental and sustainability education (ESE). Learners and educators experience a wide range of emotions when they enter into learning environments\, while dealing with controversial and existential issues of (un)sustainability or as a result of education processes. The connection between emotions and (un)sustainability are manifold. On the one hand\, the multiple developments and crises of (un)sustainability are provoking different emotional reactions (like climate anxiety) or responses (outside-in perspective). On the other hand\, emotions are a main driver for engagement\, for example when learners are transforming their sustainability-related rage into concrete actions (inside-out-perspective). Educational organizations can create room for recognising and dealing with emotions and thereby empower individuals and groups to take action. Nevertheless\, there is only little systematic knowledge on how to deal with or address emotions in ESE. Additionally\, the question of how to address learners’ and/or educators’ emotions (including emotions of the public\, researchers etc.) goes along with fundamental ethical questions (for example\, how to avoid using emotions instrumentally). There is a growing number of studies on eco-emotions\, climate anxiety\, or grief mostly from a psychological perspective. Nevertheless\, the state of research on emotions in the context of ESE is still insufficiently systematized and other disciplinary perspectives (e.g.\, sociological\, feminist) are currently underexplored. Key questions are too rarely discussed\, like: \n\nWhich conceptualizations of emotion from other fields of research are best suited for ESE?\nWhich research methods are used and might be beneficial in the future to conduct in-depth research into sustainability-related educational processes?\nHow have emotions been addressed in ESE practice to catalyze transformation for sustainability? What should didactic methods for working with emotions look like and what role do educators play?\nWhat are implicit (normative/disciplinary/ideological/political) assumptions in addressing emotions in ESE research?\nWhat are aims and pathways for future research regarding emotions in ESE?\n\nWith the symposium we want to contribute to advancing the growing research field on emotions and ESE and create space for reflection and discussion between multiple perspectives. The symposium is part of the activities of an International Research Network called EMESER\, which brings researchers with an interest in emotions in ESE together and thereby broadens and strengthens research on emotions in ESE through encouraging discussion and collaboration. The symposium is free of charge. We invite abstracts for theoretical\, empirical and methodological contributions in line with this call. \nWe welcome scholars at any level of their academic career to contribute. A group of researchers from the network will select the contributions based on the quality and the fit to the core questions of the symposium. All submissions should deal with all three aspects: emotions\, sustainability\, and education. \nAbstracts should have a length of 500 words (excluding references) \n\nAbstract submission deadline: 31st of December\, 2024\nCommunication of review status: 31st of January\, 2025\n\nSubmissions can be sent to Sissy Kreid\, sissy.kreid@ur.de \nQuestions regarding the symposium can be sent to Emma Heikkilä\, emma.heikkila@helsinki.fi
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-deadline-call-for-submissions-for-symposium-on-educational-perspectives-on-emotions-in-teaching-and-learning-for-sustainability-conceptualisations-methodological-questions/
CATEGORIES:Call for Papers
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Webinar: "Educational Leadership and AI Integration: Navigating Change and Innovation"
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Webinar on Educational Leadership and AI Integration: Navigating Change and Innovation as part of the WERA IRN on Digital Academic Leadership in the New Era Free Webinar Series! \n\n\n\n Register Now \n\n\n\n Date: December 18 \n\n\n\n Time: 10am-12pm (CET/Brussels time) \n\n\n\n Location: Online Webinar \nView the program here \n\n\n\n  \nHosted by the WERA IRN on Digital Academic Leadership in the New Era\, this webinar will: \n\n\n\n\nInvolve insightful keynote speeches on Educational Leadership and AI Integration: Navigating Change and Innovation\n\n\n\nShare challenges and best practices from academic embers on Educational Leadership and AI Integration\n\n\n\nInteractive Networking and Q&A session to broaden your network and address your questions\n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend? \n\n\n\n\nGain insights on how AI is transforming educational leadership and academic environments.\n\n\n\nLearn actionable strategies for integrating AI into leadership practices\, curriculum\, and administration.\n\n\n\nUnderstand how to effectively lead digital transitions and innovations in education.\n\n\n\nEngage with thought leaders and experts from around the world on current and future trends.\n\n\n\nConnect with like-minded professionals and expand your network within the educational technology and leadership community.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\n\n\n\nProfessors and instructors interested in leveraging AI tools for teaching and learning innovation.\n\n\n\nAcademics exploring AI’s impact on educational systems and leadership.\n\n\n\nEmerging scholars and leaders interested in the future of educational leadership and AI integration.\n\n\n\n\nKind regards\, \n\n\n\nChang \n\n\n\nProf. dr. Chang Zhu \n\n\n\nChair Convenor of the WERA IRN on Digital Academic Leadership in the New Era \n\n\n\nEU-China Higher Education Research Center \n\n\n\nDepartment of Educational Sciences\, Vrije Universiteit Brussel \n\n\n\nPleinlaan 2\, 1050 Brussels\, Belgium \n\n\n\norcid.org/0000-0002-0057-275X \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nCo-Convenors of the WERA IRN on Digital Academic Leadership in the New Era: \n\n\n\nProf. dr. Marieta du Plessis\, University of Western Cape\, South Africa \n\n\n\nProf. dr. Xuemei YU\, Shanghai University\, China \n 
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-webinar-educational-leadership-and-ai-integration-navigating-change-and-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Kick-off of the WERA IRN 'Inclusive Excellence and Bienvivance from School to Work'
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Excited to announce the KICK-OFF of the WERA IRN ‘Inclusive Excellence and Bienvivance from School to Work‘! \n🗓️ Dec 11\, 5-6:30 PM CET (Paris)\n🌍 Join the kickoff to learn more about fostering emotional capital & unlocking potential for inclusive excellence for people and organizations. \nThis network is addressed to all entities interested in developing emotional capital (personal and social emotional competencies) to unlock entities (from people to organization) potential by inner entities development for outer changes and transformation: Toward zero waste of human resource and inclusive excellence. \nTo register: https://bit.ly/4gtfHdH \nThis network is under the aegis of IDGs and WERA\, Karanga (The Global Alliance for Social Emotional Learning-https://karanga.org) and European Forum of Vocational Education and Training (https://efvet.org/) .
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/kick-off-of-the-wera-irn-inclusive-excellence-and-bienvivance-from-school-to-work/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Webinar: "Minority Teachers Abroad: Ukrainian Educators' Challenges and Success Stories"
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the WERA International Research Network (IRN) ‘Minority and Minoritised Teachers: Exploring Social Justice in Schools Around the World’\, we warmly invite you to this insightful webinar that delves into the experiences and challenges faced by minority teachers from Ukraine. This event aims to foster a deeper understanding of the unique perspectives and contributions of these educators within the transnational context and difficulties they encounter on their professional path. \n\n\n\nKey topics: \n\n\n\nCultural Integration: Exploring how minority teachers navigate and integrate into different educational systems\n\n\n\nChallenges and Resilience: Discussing the obstacles faced by minority teachers and the resilience they demonstrate\n\n\n\nEducational Impact: Understanding the influence of minority teachers on students and educational practices\n\n\n\nSupport Systems: Identifying the support mechanisms available and needed for minority teachers to thrive.\n\n\n\nWho should attend: \n\n\n\nEducators and administrators interested in diversity and inclusion.\n\n\n\nPolicy makers and advocates for minority rights in education.\n\n\n\nResearchers and students in the field of education and social sciences.\n\n\n\nAnyone interested in the educational experiences of minority groups.\n\n\n\nWebinar details: \n\n\n\nDate and Time: 9 December 2024\, 3-5 PM CET\n\n\n\nJoin Zoom meeting: https://deusto.zoom.us/j/95792938901 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 957 9293 8901\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nDr. habil. Nataliia Lazebna\, Julius-Maximilian Universität Würzburg(Germany)\n\n\n\nDr. Kateryna Lut\, National University „Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic“ (Ukraine)\n\n\n\nProf. Dr.habil. Tetyana Kozlova\, Zaporizhzhia National University (Ukraine)\n\n\n\nProf. Dr. habil. Yuriy Kovbasko\, King Danylo University (Ukraine) / Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste (Brazil)\n\n\n\nDr. habil. Olena Gordiyenko\, Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University (Ukraine) / University of Manitoba (Canada)\n\n\n\nDr. Liliia Bespala\, Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University (Ukraine) / University of Oxford (UK)\n\n\n\n… and other Ukrainian Educators from different parts of the world!\n\n\n\nFormat: The webinar will include presentations\, panel discussions\, and a Q&A session to engage participants and provide a platform for sharing insights and experiences.
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-webinar-minority-teachers-abroad-ukrainian-educators-challenges-and-success-stories/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T130000
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SUMMARY:BERA Awards Ceremony and 50th Anniversary Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Join the British Education Research Association (BERA) as it commemorates its 50th anniversary with a day of reflection\, celebration\, and forward-looking discussions. This year\, Professor Lani Florian\, Bell Chair of Education Emerita at the University of Edinburgh\, will lead an inspiring ‘In Conversation with…’ lecture\, followed by a panel reflecting on BERA’s journey over the last 50 years. BERA members are invited to enjoy a celebratory drinks reception with canapés to end the day on a festive note. This event is free for BERA members. \n  \nFor more information: https://www.bera.ac.uk/event/bera-insights-in-conversation-with-lani-florian-agm-and-awards-ceremony-2024
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/bera-awards-ceremony-and-50th-anniversary-celebrations/
LOCATION:Woburn House\, 20-24 Tavistock Square\, London WC1H 9HQ\, London\, WC1H 9HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241118T170000
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SUMMARY:[IRN] Seminar: 'Social participation in school from students’ voices'
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the WERA IRN ‘Student Voice for Promoting Equity and Inclusion in Schools’ seminar ‘Social participation in school from students’ voices’.  \nWHEN: Monday 18th November\, 16:00 GMT (17:00 CET).  \nSeminar access: https://t.co/TkINiepeWm
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/irn-seminar-social-participation-in-school-from-students-voices/
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241115
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SUMMARY:Deadline: Call for Papers for Special Issue "Educational Mosaic: Understanding BRICS States"
DESCRIPTION:Special Issue: Educational Mosaic: Understanding BRICS States \nJournal Educational studies\, HSE University \n  \nThe Educational studies journal invites scholars to contribute to an upcoming special issue dedicated to exploring the multifaceted landscape of education within the BRICS countries (Brazil\, Russia\, India\, China\, South Africa\, Egypt\, Ethiopia\, Iran\, and the United Arab Emirates). The BRICS states represent diverse educational systems\, cultural contexts\, and socio-economic challenges\, offering rich ground for comparative analysis and original research. We welcome contributions that address various dimensions of education within the BRICS framework\, including but not limited to: \n\nPolicy and governance in education\nCultural heritage and values in education\nCurriculum development and reform\nExtracurricular and informal education\nEquity\, access\, and inclusion\nRelevant evaluation and assessment metrics in education\nTeacher education and professional development\nHigher education dynamics and challenges\n\nThe Guest editors \n\nLiesel Ebersöhn\, University of Pretoria\, South Africa\nGeovana Mendonça Lunardi Mendes\, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina\, Brazil\nSergey Kosaretsky\, National Research University Higher School of Economics\, Russia\n\nSubmissions may include empirical studies\, theoretical analyses\, literature reviews and book reviews. In relation to literature reviews and meta-analyses\, we enthusiastically invite papers that encompass examination of research written in languages of the BRICS countries. We particularly encourage *interdisciplinary and comparative approaches* that shed light on the complexities and nuances of educational practices and reforms across the BRICS nations. Papers focusing on comparative research within the education systems of several of the long list of BRICS countries are of interest. Submissions should demonstrate methodological rigour\, strong empirical data\, relevance to the broader discourse on education\, and knowledge in the BRICS context. \nSubmission Guidelines \n\nManuscripts should be written in English;\nManuscripts should be prepared according to the journal’s guidelines\, see: https://ojs.hse.ru/index.php/vo/manuscript\nSubmit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system: https://vo.hse.ru/about/submissions\nSpecify that the submission is for consideration in the Special issue on education in BRICS countries. \n\n  \nSubmission Deadline: November\, 15\, 2024 \nFor more details: See the PDF file SI_EducBRICS_Edstudjournal \n 
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/deadline-call-for-papers-for-special-issue-educational-mosaic-understanding-brics-states/
CATEGORIES:Call for Papers
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20241112T123000
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SUMMARY:Launch of the ICILS 2023 International Report and Results
DESCRIPTION: \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \nWhen: Tuesday\, 12 November from 10:00am Central European Time \n \nWhere: Copenhagen and online \n \nLink: https://forms.office.com/e/hts9cLM6eS \n \nFor more details: https://www.iea.nl/news-events/events/launch-icils-2023-international-report \n \n\n———\nUse of digital devices in all aspects of our daily lives is growing all the time. Many children born this century will never know a society that isn’t dominated by digital technology! \n \nDigital literacy is becoming more and more important\, but how are we ensuring that young people’s skills in this area are developing in the way they will need to participate safely in a highly digital world? \n \nICILS is the only international large-scale assessment that focuses solely on digital literacy education. It directly measures and reports on fundamental digital competencies for participation in the digital world. The study measures student achievement in Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) and Computational Thinking (CT). \n \nICILS also collects extensive targeted data relating to the contextual factors associated with students’ digital literacy learning in and outside of school. ICILS supports countries to make informed decisions about how best to prepare students for life in an age of constantly evolving digital technologies. \n \nThe Launch of the ICILS 2023 International Report and Results will take place on Tuesday\, 12 November from 10:00am Central European Time. \n \nThe livestreamed event will present results and key findings from IEA’s ICILS 2023 International Report. \n \nHosted in partnership with IEA and Aarhus University in Copenhagen\, the launch event will highlight new data collected from ICILS 2023 that are relevant for policy and practice. The event will be livestreamed\, and all are welcome to attend. We also look forward to hearing remarks from the European Commission on the day of the release. \n \nTo join and follow the event live on 12 November\, register using this link.
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/launch-of-the-icils-2023-international-report-and-results/
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:WERA Insights: Learning form WERA's Best Conference Posters to Design Your Own. Organised by the WERA Doctoral and Early Career (DEC) Network
DESCRIPTION:Boost Your Poster Presentations! Join the Webinar on Designing Effective Conference Posters as part of the WERA Doctoral and Early Career (DEC) Network Free Webinar Series \n🔗 Register Now: Link \n📅 Date: November 12\n🕒 Time: 8am (UTC)\, 9am (CET)\, 4pm (SGT)\, 7pm (AEST)\n📍 Location: Online Webinar \nHosted by the WERA Doctoral and Early Career (DEC) Network\, this webinar will:\n✨ Showcase WERA conference posters from the Manchester 2024 conference\n✨ Share tips from judges and organisers on creating impactful and visually appealing posters\n✨ Interactive Q&A session to address your questions \nWhy Attend?\n🔹 Enhance the visibility and dissemination of your research\n🔹 Gain valuable insights to make your poster stand out at any conference \nWho Should Attend?\n• Doctoral candidates\n• Early career researchers looking to improve their presentation skills\n• Anyone interested in effective research communication \n\n 
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/wera-insights-learning-form-weras-best-conference-posters-to-design-your-own-organised-by-the-wera-doctoral-and-early-career-dec-network/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20241101T090000
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SUMMARY:Seminar ‘Transforming Lives through Education: A Comparative Study of Korea and South Africa’
DESCRIPTION:The Centre for Evaluation and Assessment (CEA)\, Centre for the Study of Resilience (CSR)\, in collaboration with the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA)\, cordially invites you to the seminar by Professor Jaekyung Lee (University at Buffalo)\, World Education Research Association (WERA) Visiting Researcher\, entitled ‘Transforming Lives through Education: A Comparative Study of Korea and South Africa.’ \nDate: 1 November 2024 \nTime: 09:00 – 10:30 AM (Pretoria\, South Africa) \nTitle: Transforming Lives through Education \nVenue: Research Commons\, Room 4 – 34\, Library Building\, Groenkloof campus\, University of Pretoria \nPresenter: Prof Jaekyung Lee \nTo join the meeting\, click here. \nTo RSVP\, click here. \nFor enquiries\, contact Mr Gabriel Mokoena at gabriel.mokoena@up.ac.za or 012 420 5548 \nProf Lee Seminar – Invite Final – Link \nABSTRACT \nTransforming Lives through Education: A Comparative Study of Korea and South Africa \nUnder the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)\, it is imperative that holistic and equitable high-quality education opportunities be available for all students\, but many disadvantaged students get left behind. While South Korea was a war-torn society with low literacy levels\, today its young people achieve the highest level of education\, and it has become a role model of education-driven nation-building and resilience. However\, Korean school system struggles with educational inequalities and mental health problems due to its reliance on high-stakes testing and private tutoring. What lessons can developing nations learn from Korea? How can the Global South achieve SDG in effective and efficient yet holistic and equitable ways? What are the key enablers (protective factors) of at-risk students’ academic resilience in South Africa? Drawing upon his research using large-scale international data such as TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study)\, Prof. Jaekyung Lee shares cross-cultural policy insights for educational transformations in South Africa. \n  \nBIO \n\n\n\n\n\nProf Jaekyung Lee (Ph.D. University of Chicago) is a professor and former dean of education at the University at Buffalo\, SUNY. Being a Fellow of the American Educational Research Association (AERA)\, Prof Lee is an international leader in educational policy research\, assessment and evaluation\, particularly on the issues of educational equity and accountability. He has authored several books on this topic\, including The Anatomy of Achievement Gaps (Oxford University Press\, 2016)\, and Centering Whole-Child Development in Global Education Reform (Routledge\, 2022). Being a Fulbright Global inform Scholar and World Education Research Association (WERA) Visiting Researcher\, Lee also leads international education research project to inform evidence-based policy interventions for disadvantaged and marginalized students in the world.
URL:https://weraonline.org/event/seminar-transforming-lives-through-education-a-comparative-study-of-korea-and-south-africa-2/
LOCATION:Research Commons\, Room 4 – 34\, Library Building\, Groenkloof campus\, University of Pretoria\, South Africa
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