Program
DELTA KAPPA GAMMA
International Conference
Icelandair Hotel Natura, Nauthólsvegi 52, Reykjavík
25-27 July 2019
Professional Research and Practices
in enhancing the Learning Community and the 6 Cs
Character Education, Citizenship, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking
International Conference
Icelandair Hotel Natura, Nauthólsvegi 52, Reykjavík
25-27 July 2019
Professional Research and Practices
in enhancing the Learning Community and the 6 Cs
Character Education, Citizenship, Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking
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Thursday 25th July
10:00 – 17:00 Registration and information
15:30 – 16:00 State Organization Presidents rehearsal
First Timers Meeting
17:00 – 18:45 Opening Ceremony and First General Session
Presiding: Ingibjörg Jónasdóttir European Director, Iceland
Welcome – Jóna Benediktsdóttir, Outgoing State President, Iceland
Greetings from Headquarters, Cathy P. Daugherty, International President Presentation of Presidents
The Impact of Education - A voice of the young Icelandic generation.
María Einarsdóttir
Changing perspectives on education in the course of an academic career.
Dr. Jón Torfi Jónasson, Professor Emeritus
Slides
Educating and collaborating with Educators: The multiple Roles of the University in professional Development, educational Research and Innovation.
Dr. Kolbrún Pálsdóttir, Dean and Associate Professor, School of Education, University of Iceland
Slides
Introduction to Iceland by Night
19:15 Departure by bus from Hotel Natura
19:45 Opening night – Iceland by Night
22:30 Departure by bus to Hotel Natura
Friday 26th July
08:00 – 08:30 Registration and information
08:30 – 10:15 2nd General Session
Ingvi Hrannar Ómarsson, Teacher and Chief Innovation Officer at Skagafjörður School District
Preparing our Students for their Future, not our Past
Slides
Ingileif Ástvaldsdóttir, Principal at Þelamerkurskóli, Hörgársveit
Outdoor Education in Þelamerkurskóli and Education for the 21st Century
Slides
10:15 – 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 – 12:30 3rd General Session
Dr. Rannveig Björk Þorkelsdóttir, Assistant Professor, Drama and Theatre in School of Eduction University of Iceland.
Drama as aesthetic Education - Theory and Pedagogy
Slides
Hákon Sæberg Björnsson, Primary School Teacher at Árbæjarskóli and Guest Lecturer in Drama in School of Education, University of Iceland
Learning through Play – Mantle of Expert and the 6 Cs
Slides
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:10 Workshops – 1st round
14:30 – 15:10 Workshops – 2nd round
15:10 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:10 Workshops – 3rd round
16:30 – 17:10 Workshops – 4th round
19:00 – 23:00 Grand Dinner, Hotel Natura
Saturday, July 27
08:10 – 9:10 European Forum Meeting
09:15 – 11:00 4th General Session
Hjördís Þorgeirsdóttir, Sociologist and Secondary School Teacher at Sund Grammar School
Action Research for Professional Development
Slides
Fjóla María Lárusdóttir, Specialist and Project Manager at the Education and Training Service Centre
Guidance and Orientation for Adult Learners (GOAL) – results from a European project on policy level
Slides
11:00 – 11:20 Coffee Break
11:20 – 13:15 5th General Session
Anna Kristín Sigurðardóttir, Professor in Leadership and School Improvement in School of Education, University of Iceland
Environment for a Learning Community
Slides
Þórhildur Helga Þorleifsdóttir, Teachers’ Consultant at Kópavogur School District
To teach in a Team is like to play in a Band!
Slides
13:15 – 14:30 Farewell Ceremony, Birthday Luncheon