Plenary Sessions

Each day at the beginning of the our time together, we will gather as a whole group to explore the major topics and themes of the conference. There will be a 45-minute panel discussion followed by small group breakout sessions to reflect on the questions and topics that are emerging. We invite everyone to join in these plenary sessions.

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Plenary 1: Thursday Nov 4, 10:15 - 11:00 am EDT

Education for the Global Future: The Relational Core

Host: Scherto Gill
Participants: Kenneth J. Gergen, Sheela Pimpare, Pilvi Torsti

We move from small waves of innovation to tidal waves of educational transformation. Shedding the industrial model of education, we draw from the power of relational process to breathe life into learning, well-being, and the promise for the global future. In this dialogue we explore inspirations and potentials for building common purpose in the vital need to transform education. Read more...

Plenary 2: Friday Nov 5, 10:15 - 11:00 am EDT

Innovations in Relational Practice in Education

Host: Sally St George
Participants: Richard De La Cuadra, Ingebjørg Maeland, Cathy Royal, and Jen Silbert

In this session we will hear about three different innovative and inspiring elaborations of relational practice as they have been instituted at different levels in our educational systems. Our presenters, Richard DeLa Cuadra, Ingebjørg Maeland, Cathy Royal and Jen Silbert will bring social constructionist and relational ideas to life as they offer us a look into their daily work in their educational contexts. Read more...

Plenary 3: Saturday Nov 6, 10:15 - 11:00 am EDT

Listening to Youth Voices: Imagining the Future

Host: Marie Hoskins
Participants: Ella Gregory, Daisy Guzman, Ella Lewis, Connor Mustin, and Eik-Noor Sidhu

Marie Hoskins facilitates a session designed to listen deeply to youth voices. They will share their understandings about learning and the role of education. This session explores their experiences in schools, their stories as learners, and their hopes for education in the future. Read more...

Plenary 4: Saturday Nov 6, 1:15 - 2:15 pm EDT

Reflections on Our Sharing and Its Future Shaping

Host: Sheila McNamee
Participants: Saliha Bava, Thalia Dragonas, Tamara Richter, Loek Schoenmakers

What have we accomplished in these three days together? How can our sharing affect the future of education? In this final session, four panelists will share their experiences during the conference, their insights and illuminations. They will consider where these may take us, and how we might proceed in the transformative process. Read more...

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