Plovdiv (BULGARIA)

October, 26th - 28th , 2007

"QUALITY OF CHEMISTRY EDUCATION"

Pupils today live, learn and play in a media-saturated society. For many of them the curriculum is not relevant, and they become disengaged from learning. Rapid developments in technology have brought many exciting changes to life, presenting new challenges for schools. Multiple new literacies are required to navigate the forest of signs and symbols of our globalized media culture. Globalization, immigration, poverty, terrorism, violence have created a society of increased diversity. All these change the school. Technologies, Internet and Multimedia - utilize these 21st century tools in your teacher practice. Bulgaria is a member of the European Union. Discover whether your class is a part of the European Educational Area.

Conference Topics: Modern Educational Technologies; Modern Information Technologies.

Organizing Committee: Professor B.V. Toshev (Chair); Ms. Julieta Yankova, Plovdiv (Vice-Chair); Mr. Luchko Popov, Plovdiv (secretary); Dr. R. Petkova, Ministry of Education and Science; Ms. E. Avramova, Khimiya/Chemistry. Bulgarian Journal of Chemical Education; Mr. R. Popov (Plovdiv); Mr. A. Buzdrev (Plovdiv); Prof. G. Papanov (Plovdiv); Ms. M. Yotova (Sofia); Ms. S. Radeva (Plovdiv); Ms. M. Dzhongarova (Plovdiv); Ms. D. Yovcheva (Plovdiv).

Scientific Committee: Dr. E. Gergova (University of Plovdiv); Dr. J. Dimova (University of Plovdiv); Dr. M. Minevska (University of Plovdiv); Dr. L. Boyanova (Sofia); Dr. St. Tsakovski (University of Sofia).

Forum: Free discussion on teachers problems (Mediator: Ms. M. Yotova(teacher);

Prospective Chemists Club: Presentation of chemistry programs of the Bulgarian higher schools (Mediator: Dr. St. Tsakovski);

MEd and PhD Club: Discussion on the problems of both MEd and PhD students in the area of chemistry/science education (Mediator: Dr. N. Encheva (Sofia).

The present announcement is a Call for Participation in the Conference that is open for teachers, educators, students, parents, etc in Bulgaria and abroad. Everyone who is interested in that field is welcome. For additional information do not hesitate to contact:

Professor B.V. Toshev,
Research Laboratory on Chemistry Education and History and Philosophy of Chemistry,
Department of Physical Chemistry,
University of Sofia,
1 James Bourchier Blvd., 1164 Sofia, BULGARIA
tel. +359 2 8629049
E-Mail: toshev@chem.uni-sofia.bg
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SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE BULGARIAN SOCIETY FOR THE CHEMISTRY EDUCATION AND HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF CHEMISTRY (CE&HPC)

Plovdiv (BULGARIA)

October, 26th -28th, 2007

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE: Prof. B.V. Toshev (Chair); Prof. I. Kuleff (University of Sofia); Dr. M. Igov (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences); Prof. D. Platikanov (Sofia).

This satelite conference is open for papers covered all topics of the History and Philosophy of Science and Education.

The main objective of this Society is to foster interest both in chemistry education and history and philosophy of chemistry with their social and cultural dimensions and influences. The Society wishes to provide a forum for discussion and to promote scholarly research in these fields. The Society will pursue these objectives through publications in Khimiya/Chemistry. The Bulgarian Journal of Chemical Education ISSN 0861-9255, by the support of other forms of scholarly publication, by the organization of scientific and public meetings, by fostering the career developments of its members and by cooperation with other learned and scientific research units and societies.

ANY PERSON WHO WISHES TO FURTHER THE STATED OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY IS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP. FOR CITIZENS OUTSIDE BULGARIA THE MEMBERSHIP IS FREE.

For additional information about the Society and Its 2nd Annual Conference do not hesitate to contact:

Prof. B.V. Toshev,
University of Sofia,
1 James Bourchier Blvd.,
1164 Sofia, BULGARIA
E-Mail: toshev@chem.uni-sofia.bg
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