Takeaways
This is a possibility for DKG members to contribute to the conference.
A Takeaway is a short presentation about a particular subject. It takes 10 minutes and takes place in an open space.
A Takeaway is a short presentation about a particular subject. It takes 10 minutes and takes place in an open space.
Committees
10:20-10:30
Pre Area 1 in front of Room 3 Constitution Proposing Amendments - De-stressing the Process Have a great idea to remove barriers that keep our Society from moving forward? Join us to learn how to propose changes while de-stressing the process. Gisela Baronin von Engelhardt, Germany |
14:15-14:25 (2:15-2:45 a.m.)
Pre Area 1 in front of Room 3 Educator's Book Award Ten Minute Bookaway What is the Educator’s Book Award? How can members promote the book? How does the award honor women authors and provide great resources for DKG members? Katrin Saks, Estonia and Peg Dunn-Snow, Florida |
10:20-10:30
Pre Area 1 in front of Room 3 International Speakers Fund How to Become a DKG International Speaker Would you like to visit other DKG countries? Presenting your expertise offers that opportunity! The ISF committee will explain the application process. Ingibjörg Jónasdóttir and Sigrún Klara Hannesdóttir, Iceland |
13:15-13:25 (1:15-1:25 a.m.)
Pre Area 1 in front of Room 3 Scholarship International Scholarship Life-Changing scholarship opportunities for Masters/Advanced Degrees and Doctorate Degrees will be presented. The application process will be explained and questions answered. Riitta-Liisa Arpiainen, Finland |
16:15-16:25 (4:15-4:25 a.m.)
Pre Area 1 in front of Room 3 World Fellowship DKG Impacts Education Worldwide through World Fellowship World Fellowship Committee endow scholarships to aid outstanding women educators in pursuing graduate study and to grant fellowships to non-member women educators. Learn more about it - and inspire talented women to apply! Elisabeth Stärner, Sweden and Auður Þórisdóttir, Iceland |
Diverse Topics
10:20-10:30
Fischer´s Lounge in front of Room 1 Bullying and Harassment in Public Education - Strategies for Educators and Students Providing immediate support for educators and students in crisis. How to find local resources in your community. How to build a community network. Keitha Bryson, Washington |
13:15-13:25 (1:15-1:25 a.m.)
Fischer´s Lounge in front of Room 1 Enhance Teaching and Learning in Science through Collaboration and Network NTA, is a development program in Science within 150 municipalities in Sweden. Research-based, inquiry-driven curriculum and professional support is the core of the network! Ulrika Johansson, Sweden |
14:15-14:25 (2:15-2:25 a.m.)
Fischer´s Lounge in front of Room 1 Gender Equality, Knowledge and Pedagogical Possibilities The curriculum tells us to - but how do we do? Practical advice from a Swedish perspective on how to act to enhance gender equality in education. Maria Hampusgård, Sweden |
15:15-15:25 (3:15-3:25 a.m.)
Fischer´s Lounge in front of Room 1
Satisfaction of University Students Mentoring Impoverished Youth in Baltimore, USA Schools
Results of a satisfaction survey administered to university-level students in a service-learning component of a diversity class. The students helped inner-city impoverished youth with their homework.
Frances Luther, Chris Jensen & Stephanie Easterday, Maryland
Fischer´s Lounge in front of Room 1
Satisfaction of University Students Mentoring Impoverished Youth in Baltimore, USA Schools
Results of a satisfaction survey administered to university-level students in a service-learning component of a diversity class. The students helped inner-city impoverished youth with their homework.
Frances Luther, Chris Jensen & Stephanie Easterday, Maryland
13:15-13:25 (1:15-1:25 a.m.)
Library in front of Reception The old Icelandic Calendar - Winter Darkness and Summer Light in Iceland In the 10th century, Icelanders had to create their own week-based calendar, later adjusted to the Roman calendar, but still remaining in use. Kristín Bjarnadóttir, Iceland |
16:15-16:25 (4:15-4:25 a.m.)
Fischer´s Lounge in front of Room 1 What's in a Name? Looking at the Pros and Cons of keeping or changing our DKG name. Are we modern? Are we transparent? Are we recruiting new members? Does our name express who we are? Meredyth Kezar and Donna McCormick, British Columbia |
16:15-16:25 (4:15-4:25 a.m.)
Fischer´s Lounge in front of Room 1 Women in Estonia - Overrated in Education, Underrated at Work? Estonia conducts OSKA surveys on skills needs since 2015. As revealed, women in Estonia tend to be overrated in education and underrated in labor market. Yngve Rosenblad, Estonia |