Educon 2.1 January 23 - 25, 2009

Event Details

Time: January 25, 2009 from 2:30pm to 4pm
Location: Science Leadership Academy
Street: 55 N. 22nd St.
City/Town: Philadelphia, PA
Website or Map: http://educon21.wikispaces.co…
Event Type: conference
Organized By: Konrad Glogowski & Sharon Peters
Latest Activity: Jan 25, 2009

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Event Description

Introduction to Teachers Without Borders - Canada
• Systemic Change
• Professional Development
The aim of this session is to introduce the participants to the work of Teachers Without Borders - Canada, a non-profit NGO devoted to closing the education divide through teacher professional development and community education in developing nations. The presenters will share their experiences as Team Leaders for TWB-Canada projects in South Africa and Kenya, discuss TWB-Canada's current work, describe preparations for upcoming teacher development workshops in Africa, and outline potential ways for North American teachers to get involved in the development and delivery of workshops in Africa.