Activity Chart

Activity Chart
The Fourth International Forum on Education Reform:
Learner-centered Approach towards Education for Sustainable Development
September 6 - 10, 2004, The Ambassador Bangkok Hotel

September 6

Session	Time	Speaker	Venue
Opening Speech	16.00 hrs.	Presided over by Mr. Piyabutr Cholvijarn Vice Minister for Education	Convention Hall
Welcome Remarks	16.15 – 16.35 hrs	Professor Dr. Voradej Chandarasorn Secretary- General of the Education Council and Chairman of the Organizing Committee
Opening Keynote Address Learner-centered Approach towards Education for Sustainable Development	17.50 – 18.30 hrs	Dr. Barry Shane Director, International MBA Program, Siam University
Welcome Reception	18.30 – 20.00 hrs.	Hosted by Professor Dr. Voradej Chandarasorn Secretary- General of the Education Council and Chairman of the Organizing Committee	Sala Thai (3rd Floor)

September 7

Session	Time	Speaker	Venue
Morning Session
The First Keynote Addresses
Placing Students at the Centre of the Learning Process through Sport-the UK Experience	09.30 – 10.00 hrs.	Mr. Steve Grainger (UK) Managing Director, Youth Sport Trust	Convention Hall
The First Panel Discussion : Public Participation in Educational Provision	10.30 – 12.00 hrs.	Hosted by Professor Dr. Voradej Chandarasorn Secretary- General of the Education Council and Chairman of the Organizing Committee
Chairperson: Dr. Leo Rebello (India)
Learner- centered Approach : Local Wisdom and its Impact on Community and Lifelong Learning		Dr. Pisit Charoenwongsa (TH) Director, SEAMEO-SPAFA
Learner- centered Approach : Industrial Education Student’s Behavioral Goals of Internet Use in the Computer Labs of King Mongkuts Institution of Technology Ladkrabang Thailand		Assoc.Prof.Dr.Ravewan Shinatrakool (TH) Lecturer, Faculty of Industrial Education, King Mongkuts Institution of Technology Ladkrabang
Learner-centered Approach: Public Participation		Prof. Molly N.N.Lee (UNESCO) Specialist in Higher Education UNESCO Bangkok
Afternoon Session			Convention A
Chairperson: Ms. Porntip Kanjananiyot (TH) Director, Fulbright Foundation	13.30 – 13.50 hrs.
1. Experiences of Learner – centered Approach in Various Countries
USA		Dr. L. Dee Fink Director, Instructional Development Program , University of Oklahoma
Laos	13.50 – 14.10 hrs.	Mr. Mythong Souvanhvixay Director, National Research Institute for Educational Sciences, Ministry of Education
The Philippines	14.10 – 14.30 hrs.	Dr. Allan de Belan de Guzman Director, UST Center for Educational Research and Development, University of Santo Tomas
India	14.30 – 14.50 hrs.	Dr.K.Pushpanadham Sr.Lecturer, Faculty of Eduaction and Psychology M.S.University of Baroda, India
2. Paper Presentation 1/1: Learner- centered Approach from the Perspectives of Forum Participants Chairperson: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sa-ngob Prasertpan Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Uttaradit Rajabhat University	13.30 – 15.50 hrs.	7 presenters	Hong Teh C
3. Paper Presentation 1/2: Learner- centered Approach from the Perspectives of Forum Participants Chairperson : Dr. Tipawan Prasertpan Committee , Language Center Staff, Language Center Uttaradit Rajabhat University	13.30 – 15.50 hrs.	7 presenters	Jin Kong
4. Paper Presentation 1/3: Learner- centered Approach from the Perspectives of Forum Participants Chairperson : Dr. Chaowalert Lertchalolarn Lecturer, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University	13.30 – 15.50 hrs.	7 presenters	Hong Teh F
5. Special Interest Group 1: Dream and Team in Thailand and International Perspective Chairperson: Ms. Sudhasinee Vajrabul Director,Standards andLearning Bureau,OEC Mr. Stephen Healy Assistant Director, British Council	13.30 – 16.30 hrs.	Mr. Rex Steven	Convention B

September 8

Session	Time	Speaker	Venue
Morning Session
The Second Keynote Address
Learner-centered Approach: New Paradigm in Learner Assessment	09.00 – 09.30 hrs.	Mr. Vincent Quah (SING) Educational Specialist	Convention Hall
The Second Panel Discussion : Development of Learners’ Assessment System	09.30 – 12.00 hrs.
Chairperson: Assoc. Prof.Dr.Padoongchart Suwanawongse Director, SEAMEO RIHED
Learner-centered Approach: Implementing Formative Assessment in a Subject Classroom-General Studies		Dr. Lai-Wah, YU (HK) Lecturer, Social Sciences Department, Hong Kong Institution of Education
Learner-centered Approach: Positive Assessment : A Must for Learner-center Education		Dr. Absorn Meesing (TH) Reserarcher, Assumption University
Learner-centered Approach: Developing Indicators of Teacher’s Professional Competence		Prof. Dr. Hui-Ling Pan (Taiwan) Professor, Department of Education National Taiwan Normal University
Learner-centered Approach: Benchmarking for National and Local Standards		Prof. Pamela Keating (USA)
Afternoon Session			Convention A
Chairperson: Mrs. Wannapa Pliansri RTG Relation Coordinator, AIT	13.30 – 13.50 hrs.
1. Experiences of Learner – centered Approach in Various Countries
Vietnam		Dr. Tran Thi Kim Thuan (VN) Educational Researcher, National Institute for Educational Sciences
The Philippines	13.50 – 14.10 hrs	Mr. Areil Lunzaga Researcher
Malaysia	14.10 – 14.30 hrs.	Dr. Sharifah Nor Puteh Deputy Director, Teacher Education Division, MOE Malaysia
Kyrgyz Republic Uttaradit Rajabhat University	14.30 – 14.50 hrs.	Mr. Myrzarachman Karimov Education Specialist, USAID Office in Bishkek
2. Paper Presentation 2/1: Learner- centered Approach from the Perspectives of Forum Participants Chairperson: Asst. Prof. Dr. Daranee Uthairattanakit Lecturer, Kasetsart University Laboratory School	13.30 – 16.10 hrs.	8 presenters	Hong Teh C
3. Paper Presentation 2/2: Learner- centered Approach from the Perspectives of Forum Participants Chairperson: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonreang Kajornsin Lecturer, Faculty of Education Kasetsart University	13.30 – 16.10 hrs.	8 presenters	Jin Kong

September 9

Session	Time	Speaker	Venue
Morning Session
The Third Keynote Address
Learner-centered Approach: Enhancing Learner’s Multiple Thinking and Creativity in Action Learning	09.00 – 09.30 hrs.	Prof. Dr. Yin Cheong Cheng (HK) Director, Center for Research and International Collaboration, Hong Kong Institution of Education	Convention Hall
The Third Panel Discussion : Exchange of Experiences in Learner-centered Approach	09.30 – 12.00 hrs.
Chairperson : Mr. Vincent Quah (SING)
Learner-centered Approach: TBA		Prof. Dr.Fumihiko Shinohara Specialist, UNESCO
Learner-centered Approach: TBA		Dr. Choi Specialist, UNESCO
Learner-centered Approach: China’s Principal Training: A Program with Problem-based Learning Approach		Assoc.Prof. Feng Daming (CHN) Director, Office of Basic Education , East China Normal University
Afternoon Session			Hong Teh C
1. Paper presentation 3/1: Experiences of Learner – centered Approach from the Perspectives of Forum Participants Chairperson: Asst. Prof. Dr. Thosapol Areenich Dean, Faculty 0f Education, Chiangrai Rajabhat University	13.30 – 14.50 hrs.	4 presenters	Hong Teh C
2. Paper presentation 3/1 : Experiences of Learner – centered Approach from the Perspectives of Forum Participants Chairperson: Dr. Sawat Udompoch Project Coordinator, CDP - Education Reform	13.30 – 14.30 hrs.	3 presenters	Jin kong
3. Special Interest Group 3 : Learner- centered Approach in Vocational Education and Training Chairperson: Associate Prof. Chana Kasipar Chairman, Vocational Education Commission	13.30 – 15.30 hrs.	Dr. Karl E. Weber (Thai-German Institute)	Catariya (3rd Floor)

September 10

Session	Time	Speaker	Venue
Morning Session
The Fourth Keynote Address
Learner-centered Approach: Pedagogic Reform Strategy	09.00 – 09.30 hrs.	Dr. L. Dee Fink (USA)	Convention Hall
The Fourth Panel Discussion : Learner-centered Approach and Pedagogic Concern	09.30 – 11.30 hrs.
Chairperson : Prof. Mario T. Tabucanon Provost, AIT - Learner-centered Approach: Teacher Education and New Incentives for Behavioral Changes		Dr. Magdalena Mo Ching Mok (HK) Principle Lecturer, Educational Psychology Counselling and Learning Needs Department, Hong Kong Institute of Education
Learner-centered Approach at School Level (an International Experiment): Research for Developing Learning Process		Dr.Kashmira Rebello (India) Teacher, Waldorf Kindergarten School
Learner-centered Approach: A Systematic Problem Solving Model for Improving Quality of Life and Learning		Assist. Prof. Dr. Rossukon Makaramani (TH) Lecturer, Faculty of Education , Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
Forum Conclusion	11.30 – 12.00 hrs.	Assoc.Prof. Feng Daming (CHN) Director, Office of Basic Education , East China Normal University
Closing Remarks	12.00 – 12.10 hrs.	Assoc.Prof. Feng Daming (CHN) Director, Office of Basic Education , East China Normal University