Day of Ecuador at Kansas State University
Globalization and Education: Visions for Achieving Human Development in Ecuador and the United States
Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Location: Kansas State University Student Union
Objective: The Day of Ecuador at Kansas State University provides a forum for researchers, educators and students to exchange and discuss ideas, approaches and research findings about the role of education in generating human development in a global era.
We are providing streaming broadcasts of many events throughout the day. Please scroll down to see the video links. These links will be posted as each event begins.
Agenda
| 8–9 a.m. | Registration and Light Refreshments Ground Floor Courtyard, K-State Student Union |
| 9–9:10 a.m. | Introduction: Sue Maes, Dean, Kansas State University Global Campus |
| 9:10–9:30 a.m. | Welcome: Nathalie Cely, Ecuadorian Ambassador to the United States |
| 9:30–10 a.m. | Colloquium Address: An Approach to Good Living and Inclusive Education in Ecuador |
| 10–10:30 a.m. | Refreshment Break Press Conference Panel of Ecuadorian and K-State Representatives |
| 10:30–11:45 a.m. | Roundtable 1: Learning in the Global Era: International Perspectives on Globalization and Education |
| 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. | Lunch Grand Ballroom, K-State Student Union |
| 1–2:30 p.m. | Roundtable 2: Fostering Local Knowledge, Ancestral Knowledge and Human Development in the Globalization of Education |
| 2:30–4:30 p.m. | Roundtable 3: Synthesizing Research, Technology and Differentiated Instruction: Theory Into Practice Demonstrations by Inspiring Ecuadorian Master's Students |
| 4:30–5 p.m. | Closing Roundtable 4: Highlights of Today and the Future Forward Forum Hall, K-State Student Union |
| 5:15–7 p.m. | Cultural Event Papaya Dada – Ecuadorian music fusion with jazz Grand Ballroom, K-State Student Union |
Sponsors
The Day of Ecuador at Kansas State University is sponsored by:
- Embassy of Ecuador
- Kansas State University Office of the Provost
- Kansas State University College of Education
- Kansas State University Office of International Programs
- Kansas State University Global Campus
Contacts
For general questions or to RSVP for the event:
Marci Ritter
785-532-3111
mritter@k-state.edu
