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This page contains information about APEC and non-APEC Events concerning matters of Human Resource Development that will take place within the upcoming months. You can also find information on past APEC and non-APEC events that have occurred recently.
For a searchable list of all APEC events, please visit the APEC.org's Events Page.
Official APEC HRDWG Events
APEC Conference on Replicating Exemplary Practices in Mathematics Education
APEC Administrative Circular: Link
Date: 8-12 March 2010
Location: Thailand
Aims:
- Share exemplary practices in mathematics education from around the APEC region
- Develop technical assistance from these promising practices to help developing economies in APEC to effectively replicate these practices based on their individual contexts
APEC-RELC International Language Seminar
APEC Administrative Circular: Link
APEC member registration: Link
Date: 19 - 21 April 2010
Location: Singapore
Aims:
- To look at the relationship between language and the economy
- To discuss how this relationship affects the use of languages in the general economy and in the workplace
- To explore how the school should prepare learners for this new world
Non-APEC Events in the Pacific Rim
Mathematics, Language, E-Learning, and other Education Events
iCTLT 2010 International Conference on Teaching and Learning with Technology
Date: 2-6 March 2010
Location: Singapore
Description: The theme is "Advancing Learning with ICT: Innovate Collaborate Transform". This premier global event features policy-makers, academics, innovative practitioners and school leaders from across the Asia-Pacific Region and around the world. Learn, share, and connect in this premier environment for professional learning, and explore emerging education resources, services, and technologies in the exciting iCTLT educational technology exhibition.
Touchpoint 2010: 1st Technology in Education Conference
Date: 4-5 March 2010
Location: Philippines
Description: The conference aims to gather educators, researchers, scientists, administrators and policy makers to share and discuss how ICT have effectively enhanced teaching, learning, and governance in education.
2010 Regional Administrative Conference on Mathematics and Science Education
Date: 5-6 March 2010
Location: Philippines
Description: The conference will feature plenary sessions, keynote address, and paper presentations. The theme is "The Administration Intervention in Upgrading Mathematics & Science Education." Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 8 January 2010.
Women Expanding Literacy Education Action Resource Network (WE LEARN) 7th Annual (Net)Working Gathering & Conference on Women & Literacy
Date: 5 to 6 March 2010
Location: United States
Description: The theme in 2010 is Community, Leadership, Activism / Comunidad, Liderazago, Activismo.The conference provides time for participants to meet others who advocate for women's literacy, share teaching/learning resources and information, etc.
Faculty Development in Blended and Online Learning
Date: 15-17 March 2010
Location: United States
Description: Join us for the Faculty Development in Blended/Online Learning conference to explore the best approaches for engaging and supporting faculty interested in the online and blended teaching experience. This interactive workshop will address the areas of professional development essential to the preparation of instructors for online teaching and learning success.
'Languages and International Business: First Forum across Disciplines
Date: 20-21 March 2010
Location: China
Description: Language research across disciplines is the tendency of linguistics development and also has necessity for international business activity. The theme of the conference is international business research from a multi- linguistic perspective.
2010 Global Language Convention
Date: 8-11 April 2010
Location: Australia
Description: The Global Language Convention brings together, biennially, language experts, educators, practitioners and policy makers from around the world in dialogue and critical engagement with the ever growing body of knowledge in Language. The 2010 Global Language Convention will explore the theme "Many Cultures, One Community: Language Knowing and Power."
21st International Conference on Teaching and Learning
Date: 19-23 April 2010
Location: United States
Description: This conference stresses the applications of learning and motivation research and theory as well as the applications of technology to higher education learning. Emphasis is on research and practice in teaching and learning.
Quality Connections - Boundless Possibilities: Through Open, Flexible and Distance Learning
Date: 25-28 April 2010
Location: New Zealand
Description: The conference has two main themes: the challenge of building 'Quality Connections' and the 'Boundless Possibilities' available to educators, through open, flexible and distance learning.
Canada International Conference on Education (CICE-2010)
Date: 26-28 April 2010
Location: Canada
Description: The CICE is an international refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices in education.
Imagination and Language Learning 17th Annual International Conference
Date: 30 April - 1 May 2010
Location: United States
Description: This Conference will focus on the theory and classroom benefits of the imagination in two very broad areas: K-12 and Higher Education. A keen awareness of this will help shape the content of the presentations. One important underlying theme will be the general but profound broadening of the mind brought about by methodologies rooted in the imagination. If you are interested in language and the imagination, your presence at this Conference is appropriate and will be deeply appreciated.
7th International Language for Specific Purposes Seminar
Date: 4-5 May 2010
Location: Malaysia
Description: The Language for Specific Purposes Seminar 2010 hopes to bring together language practitioners from the industry, institutions of higher learning, and all other institutions to share both their knowledge and skills to enhance human capital development through good language practices and effective communication skills.
2010 Korean Society for Educational Technology International Conference
Date: 5-6 May 2010
Location: South Korea
Description: KSET is a representative affiliation for professionals in the field of instructioal design, multimedia development, technology integration, and e-Learning of school and corporate settings in Korea.
Global Learn Asia Pacific 2010
Date: 17-20 May 2010
Location: Malaysia
Description: The mission of Global Learn Asia Pacific 2010 is to further the advancement and innovation in learning and technology. As the educational world becomes increasingly global, new ways to explore, learn, and share knowledge are needed.
The 9th Annual JALT Pan=SIG Conference 2010
Date: 22-23 May 2010
Location: Japan
Description: The organizing committee of the JALT Pan-SIG Conference 2010 invites all interested applied linguistic researchers to submit presentation proposals for the 9th Annual Pan-SIG Conference. This conference represents the largest colaboration among the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) in the Japan Association of Language Teachers (JALT). Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 15 February 2010.
eLearning DevCon 2010
Date: 16-18 June 2010
Location: United States
Description: This conference is for e-Learning designers & developers, anyone who wants to become an e-Learning developer, e-Learning project managers, and instructional designers who want to expand their skill set.
The 2nd IEEE International Conference on Education Technology and Computer (ICETC 2010)
Date: 22-24 June 2010
Location: China
Description: The objective of ICETC 2010 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Education and Computer Technology. This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration.
International Conference on Teaching and Learning
Date: 30 June - 2 July 2010
Location: Singapore
Description: "Inspired Solutions, Empowering Learning - Using Technology to Collaborate, Adapt and Improve Adult Learning." This conference is for academics, researchers, instructors and practitioners to exchange information and discuss adult learning.
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6th International Conference in Teacher Education
Date: 29-31 July 2010
Location: Philippines
Description: "Celebrating Diversity and Transformative Innovations in Teacher Education"
2010 International Conference on Japanese Language Education
Date: 31 July - 1 August 2010
Location: Chinese Taipei
Description: The conference aims to provide Japanese language and studies academics and educators from around the world with an exchange forum for sharing ideas beyond and across their disciplines. Conference participants are encouraged to present research findings and new pedagogical ideas.
Teaching English as a Second Language or Other Language Events
Illinois TESOL / Bilingual Education
Date: 26-27 February 2010
Location: United States
Description: "Changing Times, Changing Lives"
Tennessee TESOL
Date: 4-6 March 2010
Location: United States
Description: "All Aboard for ESOL"
International Conference and Workshop on TEFL and Applied Linguistics
Date: 12-13 March 2010
Location: Taiwan
Description: The conference is one of the major conferences on TEFL and the theme this year is Meeting the Challenges of Communication-oriented Language Teaching: Effective Teaching Strategies and Techniques.
44th Annual TESOL Convention and Exhibit
Date: 24-27 March 2010
Location: United States
Description: Come “Re-Imagine” TESOL in beautiful Boston, Massachusetts, USA. The convention will kick of on Wednesday, March 24 at 5:30 pm with the opening plenary featuring Howard Gardner and will wrap up on Saturday, March 27. Make your plans to attend now-you will not want to miss a minute!
Presencia de Lenguas Nacionales y Extranjeras en el Bicentenario
Date: 7-9 April 2010
Location: Chile
Description: La Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH) invita a profesores de lenguas extranjeras de universidades chilenas y extranjeras a asistir al XVII Congreso de SONAPLES que se realizará entre los días 7 y 9 de abril de 2010.
LIA International Conference 2010
Date: 28-30 April 2010
Location: Indonesia
Description: An International Conference on English Language Teaching and Learning: "WORLD ENGLISHES ACROSS CULTURES." Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 31 January 2010.
South Central Association for Language Learning Technology 2010 Conference
Date: 29 April - 1 May 2010
Location: United States
Description: "Foreign Language Teaching, Learning & Technology: A Changing Climate"
The Malaysia International Conference on English Language Teaching
Date: 11-13 May 2010
Location: Malaysia
Description: A non-profit organization within the Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, that conducts workshops for teacher development, provides teachers and academics avenues for publishing, provides networking for researchers, spear-heads research in ELT, and organizes one of the best ELT conferences in the world.
Centre for English Language Communication Symposium 2010
Date: 26-28 May 2010
Location: Singapore
Description: CELC, National University of Singapore, invites ELT colleagues to participate in its 3rd international symposium. The theme is "Global Perspectives, Local Initiatives: Reflections and Practices in ELT." This symposium combines classroom-based research paper presentations, workshops and focused panel discussions to give presenters and participants an enriching professional development experience.
JALT-CALL 2010 Conference
Date: 29-30 May 2010
Location: Japan
Description: Japanese Association of Language Teachers - Computer Assisted Language Learning.
International Conference on Linguistics, Literature and Culture
Date: 1-2 June 2010
Location: Malaysia
Description: The new realities, changes and innovations of the 21st Century provide the impetus for ICLLIC 2010. The conference hopes to convene academics, researchers and educators to deliberate and debate on emerging matters and approaches in Linguistics, Literature and Culture, particularly in Asia, as well as their implications on research, theory and pedagogy.
Borneo International Conference on Language and Literature
Date: 7-9 June 2010
Location: Malaysia
Description: BICOLL 2010 has the following objectives:
- To provide a forum for local and international language and literature educators;
- To provide a showcase for research on language and literature in Malaysia and Borneo;
- To contribute to the national goal of disseminating knowledge about language and literature in Malaysia.
MELTA 19th International Conference 2010
Date: 7-18 June 2010
Location: Malaysia
Description: The Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA) will host its 19th International Conference on the theme Transformations in English Language Education: Vision Innovation, Implementation at THREE different locations:
- The Royale Chulan, Kuala Lumpur: 7- 8 June 2010
- M.S. Garden Hotel Kuantan , Pahang : 11-12 June 2010
- Four Points Sheraton, Kuching, Sarawak : 17-18 June 2010
ACTA Conference: "Redefining TESOL for the 21st Century"
Date: 7-10 July 2010
Location: Australia
Description: Australian Council of TESOL Associations. The focus of this conference is the need for TESOL practitioners to rethink and reconfigure the way we view and practice our profession in light of rapid global change and new challenges; to think outside the square and to share ideas and practices that are contributing to such thinking.
Peru TESOL
Date: 31 July - 2 August 2010
Location: Peru
Description: "An Intercultural Approach to the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language"
8th Asia TEFL International Conference
Date: 6-8 August 2010
Location: Viet Nam
Description: "Teaching English as a Global Language: Creating and Sharing the Asian Framework of Practice" The goals of 8th Asia TEFL conference are to promote scholarship, disseminate information, and facilitate cross-cultural understanding among persons concerned with the teaching and learning of English in Asia and other parts of the world.
Southeast TESOL Regional Conference
Date: 22-25 September 2010
Location: United States
Description: "New Destinations: New Directions"
Labour Events
Asia Mining Congress 2010
Date: 22-26 March 2010
Location: Singapore
Description: Asia Mining Congress is the region’s definitive leadership forum for exploration, investment and development. It is an invaluable channel for the global metals & mining industry to cultivate long-term partnerships with the region’s mining's mining stakeholders and investors. The Asia Mining Congress is where the world’s major mining companies and the region’s most influential investors will be convening as a platform to discover new investment opportunities.
