Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Nonthaburi, Thailand25-28 June 2013

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

International Council on Education for Teaching

The In ternat iona l Counc i l on Educat ion for Teaching (ICET) is an international association of policy and decision makers in education, government and business dedicated to global development through education. ICET provides programs and services that give its members access to a worldwide resource base of organizations, programs, specialized consultative services, and research and training opportunities at the university level. Since 1953, ICET has continued to emphasize international cooperation in educational development to improve the quality of teacher education and to expand global educational opportunities.

The ICET annual World Assembly aims to provide a forum for the worldwide educational community on matters related to national development and teacher education to share ideas, research and experiences with professionals from around the world.

Expected to benefit from this conference are scholars, administrators and practitioners from universities, colleges, departments and institutes of education, as well as members of government ministries and business leaders interested in educational development.

CONFERENCE THEME AND SUB-THEMES

“Innovations and Trends in Education”

Sub-theme 1: Alternative, Community and Sustainable EducationSub-theme 2: Distance Education, Lifelong Learning and MultiliteraciesSub-theme 3: Leading and Managing Quality SchoolsSub-theme 4: 21st Century Student Support Practices and Programs

IMPORTANT DATES 1 October 2012 Abstract Submission 3 January 2013 Online Registration15 January 2013 Abstract Submission Deadline15 February 2013 Notification of Acceptance15 March 2013 Full Paper Submission Deadline30 April 2013 Early Bird Registration Deadline31 May 2013 Registration Deadline

CONFERENCE LANGUAGEEnglish is the official language of the conference.No simultaneous translation will be provided.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

25 June 2013 08:00-09:00 Registration 09:00-10:30 Opening Ceremony & Keynote Address 10:30-11:00 Refreshments 11:00-12:30 Concurrent Session 1 12:30-13:30 Lunch 13:30-15:00 Concurrent Session 2 15:00-15:30 Refreshments 15:30-17:00 Concurrent Session 3 17:30-20:00 Welcome Reception

26 June 2013 08:00-09:00 Registration 09:00-09:30 STOU President’s Address 09:30-10:30 Keynote Address 10:30-11:00 Refreshments 11:00-12:30 Concurrent Session 4 12:30-13:30 Lunch 13:30-15:00 Concurrent Session 5 15:00-15:30 Refreshments 15:30-17:00 Concurrent Session 6 17:30-20:00 Gala Dinner

27 June 2013 08:00-09:00 Registration 09:00-10:00 Keynote Address 10:00-10:30 Refreshments 10:30-11:30 Invited Papers 11:30-12:30 Closing Ceremony 12:30-13:30 Lunch

28 June 2013 08:30-16:30 Post-Conference Tour

CONFERENCE VENUEThis conference will be held at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. It is a 45-minute drive from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Nonthaburi.

REGISTRATION FEE

Conference Fee

Early Bird (Until 30 April 2013)

Standard (After 30 April 2013)

ICET Member US$ 325 US$ 375

Non-ICET Member US$ 350 US$ 375

Thai Resident - THB 3,000

Thai Student - THB 1,500

The conference registration fee includes: 1. For ICET and non-ICET members: Entry to all main events and conference sessions Morning and afternoon refreshments from 25 to 27 June 2013 Luncheons from 25 to 27 June 2013 Welcome Reception on 25 June 2013 Gala Dinner on 26 June 2013 Conference book and full papers on CD-ROM Post-Conference Tour on 28 June 2013

2. For Thai residents and students: Entry to all main events and conference sessions Morning and afternoon refreshments from 25 to 27 June 2013 Luncheons from 25 to 27 June 2013 Welcome Reception on 25 June 2013 Gala Dinner on 26 June 2013 Conference book and full papers on CD-ROM

ACCOMMODATIONNegotiated rates are available for conference participants in a range of hotels. Please visit the conference website for more details.

CONTACT USSTOU International AffairsSukhothai Thammathirat Open UniversityNonthaburi, Thailand 11120Tel: +66 2504 7171Fax: +66 2503 3556E-mail: icet2013@stou.ac.th Website: www.stou.ac.th/icet2013