Conference on Cooperation and Exchange in Pre-school Education in Asia

Invitation

Dear Sir or Madam:

In order to promote the development of further cooperation on pre-school education around the world, the integration of superior pre-school educational resources, the importation of methods from abroad into China and the exportation of Chinese methodologies to the world, and the exchange of new theories and methods in the development of pre-school education, Education Forum for Asia has organized the Conference on Cooperation and Exchange in Pre-school Education in Asia.  The event will be held at The Great Hall of the People on July 25-28, 2006.  Government officials from all over China, representatives from private enterprises, and the leaders of pre-schools and kindergartens or their representatives are invited to take part in the conference.

I. Conference Topic

The promotion of cooperation and exchange on pre-school education in Asia

II. Time and Place

July 25-28, 2006

The Great Hall of the People (Beijing, P.R. China)/Beijing Huangyuan Hotel

III. Conference Organizers

Host: Education Forum for Asia

IV. Conference Content

1. Opening Ceremony

Chinese government education officials, government officials from all over Asia responsible for education in their respective countries, foreign embassy officials living in China, leaders of international education organizations, pre-school education experts, and heads of foundations funding pre-school education are invited to attend and give addresses at the Opening Ceremony.

2. Presentations

Government education officials from China and all over Asia, pre-school education experts and scholars, as well as headmasters of exceptional pre-schools and kindergartens in Asia will report on the current and future trends in pre-school education policy, their individual experiences in running schools, and other important issues in pre-school education.

Reports on Policy

□ A guide to Chinese pre-school education policies

  □ The current state of superior pre-school educational resources in Asian countries

□ Models for interschool cooperation on pre-school education and issues of concern

□ The transference of superior Asian pre-school educational resources and  favorable prospects for the future

Exchange of Experiences: Running Schools

□ The operation and management of pre-schools and kindergartens

  □ Character education and academic innovation

  □ The application of “The 5 S’s” (Structure, Systematization, Sanitation, Standardization, and Self-discipline) in the management of pre-schools and kindergartens and in the design of academic curriculums

□ Asset management in pre-schools and kindergartens and effective mechanisms for teacher encouragement

□ Foreign language instruction and management of foreign teachers in pre-schools and kindergartens

□ The special design characteristics of pre-schools and kindergartens and the amicable interaction between schools, the community, and parents

□ The scientific design of classroom layouts and the creation of a learning environment

□ Food and cafeteria management in pre-schools and kindergartens

3. Cooperation and Exchange

Delegates from China and other countries in the Asia region will initiate cooperation and exchange as well as share their experiences in the running of schools.

4. School Visits

Groups of delegates will visit model kindergartens in Beijing.

V. Registration Procedures

Organizations or individuals wishing to participate in the conference need only fill out the Registration Form and fax it to conference organizers.

VI. Conference Fees

1.  You are exempt from paying the conference fee.

2.  Food and accommodation, at a 4 or 5-star hotel, will be arranged by the conference organizing committee. Food and accommodation fees during the conference total 200USD or 1600RMB per person.

VII. Payment Remittance

We accept the onsite registration and payment for food and accommodation.

VIII. Contact Information

Host Organization:  Education Forum for Asia

Address:  2 Zhongguancun South Avenue

Cyber Tower, Building A, Room 1105-1106

Beijing, P.R. China 100086

Tele:  010-51627318, 51627589

Website:  www.asia-edu.org

Contact Person:  Ms. Patricia Zhuang

Education Forum for Asia

     March 20, 2006