2nd International Symposium on Global Citizenship Education
Symposium Overview
Theme: Democracy, Education, and Value Creation
With authoritarianism on the rise and the deepening clash of irreconcilable values, democracy worldwide is under threat. Where is democracy headed? And what role can education play in addressing the challenges of our time?
To explore ways of overcoming conflicts over uncompromising values and creating new possibilities for value creation, we are pleased to hold the 2nd International Symposium on Global Citizenship Education, under the theme “Democracy, Education, and Value Creation.”
On the first day of the symposium, keynote lectures on the theme of “Democracy and Global Citizenship Education” will be delivered by Ikuo Kabashima, Professor Emeritus of the University of Tokyo and former Governor of Kumamoto Prefecture, and Massimiliano Tarozzi, UNESCO Chair in Global Citizenship Education at the University of Bologna and Chair of the International Research Centre on Global Citizenship Education.
On the second day, under the theme of “The Relevance of John Dewey’s Philosophy of Education Today,” keynote speakers will include Cathy Hytten, Professor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Andrea English, President of the International John Dewey Society; and Gao Yimin, Director of the Institute of International and Comparative Education at Beijing Normal University. Together, they will examine issues concerning democracy, education, and value creation from diverse international perspectives.
Schedule
Day 1: 22nd November (Sun)
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 9:00-10:30 |
Opening Ceremony (Discovery Hall) |
| 10:45-12:15 | Parallel Session 1 (Global Square 4F) |
| 12:15-13:15 | Lunch |
| 13:15-14:45 | Parallel Session 2 (Global Square 4F) |
| 15:15-17:35 | Plenary Session 1 (Global Square) "Democracy and Global Citizenship Education" ①Ikuo Kabashima Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo Former Mayor of Kumamoto ②Massimiliano Tarozzi UNESCO Chair, Global Citizenship Education in Higher Education, University of Bologna Chair of the International Research Centre on Global Citizenship Education, University of Bologna |
| 18:30-20:30 | Welcome Dinner |
Day 2: 23rd November (Mon)
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 9:00-12:15 | Plenary Session 2 (Global Square) "The Relevance of John Dewey’s Philosophy of Education Today" ① Kathy Hytten Professor, University of North Carolina at Greensboro ② Andrea English President, John Dewey Society ③ Yimin Gao Director, Institute of International and Comparative Education, Beijing Normal University Closing Words Yoshihide Akiya Chairperson, Board of Directors, Soka University |