Teacher Education and Social Justice

Posted by on January 24, 2003

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TEACHER EDUCATION AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel, California 13-15 June 2003
Deadline for Session Proposals: 13 February 2003

The growing numbers of educators and educational researchers committed to social justice have produced an impressive array of theories and practices that address social differences and challenge various forms of oppression in schools and society. Particularly in the field of teacher education, innovative theories and practices have already made significant advances in preparing teachers to teach towards social justice. To expand and strengthen this movement, more opportunities are needed to facilitate exchanges of these ideas and resourcesas well as collaborations on new directions in educational research and practice. For this purpose, the Center for Anti-Oppressive Education (CAOE) is hosting its first International Conference on Teacher Education and Social Justice. To be held June 13-15 in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, this small, collegial gathering will offer rare opportunities to share resources, build networks, and explore possibilities for new directions in teacher education with a diverse group of educators who share commitments and priorities. A unique feature of this conference is its format: all sessions are expected to model innovative ways to teach, learn, and learn to teach. CAOE solicits proposals for sessions that explore a broad range of perspectives and practices in interactive and innovative formats. More information, including proposal guidelines, is online at http://antioppressiveeducation.org/conference.html.