International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education

[ 2ND ANNOUNCEMENT ]

Theme: Meeting the Challenges in Science and Mathematics
Education: Innovations in Action

The University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED) in cooperation with UNESCO International Bureau of Education (IBE -Geneva), International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) - Asian Chapter, Department of Education, Commission on Higher Education, and Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute will hold an international conference on science and mathematics education on October 27 - 29, 2008 at UP NISMED, Diliman, Quezon City.

To be held in conjunction with the centennial celebration of the University of the Philippines, the conference will address the theme “Meeting the Challenges in Science and Mathematics Education: Innovations in Action”. Plenary sessions, paper presentations, poster presentations, and workshops will aim to:

Give an opportunity for teachers, researchers, and educators to share innovative and
creative solutions to problems/challenges in the teaching and learning of science and
mathematics
Provide a forum for the exchange of exemplary practices and research results
Facilitate working group discussions among researchers, educators, and classroom
practitioners
Generate local programs of action to improve science and mathematics teaching and
learning

FOR INQUIRIES AND ASSISTANCE

Call for Papers: (632) 927-4276 extension 108/106 - ask for Dr. Aida Yap or Dr. Risa Reyes

Registration: (632) 927-4276 extension 205 - ask for Ms. Edna Callanta

Telefax: (632) 928- 3545

Email: nismed@up.edu.ph Subject: International Conference

For other concerns, please write or call:

The Conference Secretariat

UP NISMED

Diliman, Quezon City

Philippines 1101

Tel. Nos.: (632) 927-4276 or 928-1563

(632) 981-8500 local 3901 to 3910 extension 212/111/108/106