World School Network International Symposium Creating Sustainable Communities: Discussion with Global Partners World School Network (WSN), a division of ECOPLUS (a registered NPO in Japan), is hosting its International Symposium "Creating Sustainable Communities: Discussion with Global Partners" on February 14th and 15th at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, Tokyo, Japan. WSN participant group, Terra Sancta School's Environment Club from Bethlehem Experiential based environmental learning programs are carried out worldwide. WSN has fostered connecting such experiences via the Internet to create environmental education with a global perspective. On this occasion, WSN invites educators from their respective fields in various countries to discuss collaborative programs and to enhance their continuous and deeper relationships. On Feb. 14th young Japanese, Israeli and Palestinian people from WSN participant groups will gather to present and discuss their various local activities. Adults will observe children's debate and share additional opinions. On Feb. 15th educators from India, Mexico, in addition to an outdoor and environmental education scholar from the U.K., will discuss educational programs which aim to create sustainable communities and formulate continuous joint learning projects. Presentations on the 14th will offer a variety of ideas about experiential, environmental learning that may be of interest to youth group organizers, school teachers, parents and guardians. The 15th will be a precious opportunity to discuss sustainable society from an international perspective. Please feel free to participate. In 2004, ECOPLUS plans a series of events with guest lecturers from various countries. In addition to Dr Robbie Nicol, speakers active in the fields will join us from Europe and Australia. Please watch our activities closely. Symposium Outline "Creating Sustainable Communities: Discussion with Global Partners" Key Note Speaker: (The University of Edinburgh) Date: February 14th, 2004 (Sat) 13:00-17:00 February 15th , 2004 (Sun) 9:30-15:00 (Participation on either or both days is possible) Place: National Olympics Memorial Youth Center, International Exchange Building, International Meeting Room (click for access map) 3-1 Yoyogi Kamizono-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0052 Admission: Free Feb 14th: Children's Participatory Discussion "For a brighter future" Discussion Participants: Arab and Jewish Israeli, Palestinian, and Japanese students from all over Japan. Target Audience: Youth group leaders, volunteers, and educators interested in experience-based environmental education. --> details Feb 15th: "Creating Sustainable Communities through Education" Keynote speaker: Dr. Robbie Nicol Outdoor and environmental education section, School of Education, the University of Edinburgh Discussion Participants: Indian, Israeli, Mexican and Palestinian educators involved in the environmental education of youths. Target Audience: Youth group leaders, citizens, and volunteers interested in individual and community educational activities with global perspective and local roots. --> details Post Program: While observing nature and experiential programs in Japan on Feb 16th and 17th, guest educators from overseas will carry out a workshop in Shiozawa, Niigata Prefecture, focusing on the development of joint projects. This will be an opportunity to share ideas and interact with participating Japanese people. Feb 16th: Meet in the afternoon in Shiozawa, Niigata Prefecture Program will conclude on afternoon of the17th. (Participation fee: 7,000 Yen including accommodations.) [Application and Inquiries] The latest information on this event will be available at this site. NPO ECOPLUS: World School Network PHONE: +81-3-5294-1441 FAX: +81-3-5294-1442 event@wschool.net ｜Return to Top Page｜ Copyright World School Network & ECO-CLUB, 1998-2004. No reproduction or republication without written permission. Send feedback to info@wschool.net