The Government of Mexico City, through its Program Prepa Sí, is pleased to invite researchers, teachers, students, administrators and officials of upper-secondary and higher education and in general people interested in that academic realm to participate in the Second International Congress on Upper-secondary and Higher Education "the youth in the knowledge era" (CEMSS2008), to be held on November 16-20 in Mexico City.
The Congress aims at providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge, experiences and ideas on the design, operation, evaluation and perspectives of upper-secondary and higher education. At the same time, it seeks to motivate discussions on the mechanisms that promote quality and equity in education as well as to share insights into the promotion of civic culture and sustainable development. It also intends to encourage a debate on the impact that information and communication technologies have on students and (the process of) learning as well as on the internationalization of education and the importance and role of arts, culture, and sports in the youth's social, academic and intellectual development. This congress will also reflect on the youth in the knowledge era and its role in future societies.
Central topics
The youth, education and knowledge cities.
Challenges, possibilities and proposals for quality in upper-secondary and higher education.
The universalization of education: equity and social inclusion in upper-secondary and higher education.
The impact of social programs on education.
The youth and the new information and communication technologies. The future of scientific research, education and youth in the technological change.
Youth and sustainable development in upper-secondary and higher education.
Youth, civic culture and civic education: principles of solidarity, tolerance, respect and non-violence as a base structure for the citizens and cities of the future.
The internationalization of education: challenges, possibilities and risks.
Arts, culture and sports in the development of the youth of the future.
Official Languages
English and Spanish
Submission deadlines
Abstracts should be sent via the webpage of the congress before October 10th. A notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent via e-mail within 10 days. Papers should be sent before October 20th.
Conference Fee
Before October 1st
Students 50 USD
Regular Delegates 100 USD
Accompanying Persons 50 USD
After October 1st
Students 60 USD
Regular Delegates 120 USD
Accompanying Persons 60 USD
Note: Speakers will receive a 20% discount on the conference fee.
For more information contact via our email:
contacto@cemss2009.df.gob.mx
www.cemss2009.df.gob.mx/en
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