North American Chapter
World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI)
Collaboration as a Function of Sustainability for Global Educators K-16
2011 Interdisciplinary Education Conference
Hosted by the School of Education, St. Edward’s University
Austin, Texas USA
October 26—28, 2011
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Welcome, Peter Heffernan, President, NAC-WCCI
Peter Heffernan, PhD is currently senior professor of second-language and intercultural teacher preparation in the universities of Alberta, Canada. He joined the Faculty of Education of the University of Lethbridge in 1982. He hosted the WCCI-NAC conference of 2009 at that site. Additionally, Peter is near the completion of his second term as WCCI-NAC president, in which capacity he has been serving since 2008.
October 26-28, 2011 St. Edward's University and the School of Education will host the North American Chapter of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction Conference at the Wyndham Hotel on Interstate Highway 35. Participants representing perspectives from over 8 different countries and 9 different states will gather to address the theme: Collaboration as a Function of Sustainability for Global Educators K-16. St. Edward's looks forward to featuring its own sustainability advances demonstrated in campus facilities, Bon Appétit's policies, and through the Wild Basin preservation area.
The School of Education has been working collaboratively with individuals across campus from the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, School of Management and Business, School of Humanities, New College, University Programs and the Library in the planning of the conference. The Kozmetsky Center, Wild Basin personnel and other administrative offices across campus have contributed to the planning of the event. Several St. Edward's faculty will make presentations about their own work.
Theme
Collaboration as a Function of Sustainability for Global Educators K-16
Sub-themes:
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Sustainability in the Context of World Cultures
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Defining Leadership for Current Societies for the World
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Defining Global Sustainability Within and Across Cultures
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Defining Peace within a World of Conflict
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Laying a Foundation of Collaboration as a Function of Sustainability for Global Educator K-16
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Curriculum Design that Produces Sustainability for Global Educators K-16
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Family Involvement in Developing Global Educators K-16
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Using Technology to Support Sustainability for Global Educators K-16
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Leadership in Building a Community for Sustainability for Global Educators K-16
Purpose:
The purpose is to gather persons from across disciplines, from all levels of education and from the community to address: (1) creating a life-long learning process which acknowledges the inter-relatedness of all beings in our environment and (2) the need for the entire community to be responsible for educating all community members.
Schedule at a Glance
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Activity |
Location |
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Wed-10/26/11 |
9:00am-11:30am |
Tour: Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve* |
The Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve |
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Wed-10/26/11 |
10:00am-11:30am |
Tour: St. Edward’s University (SEU) Campus: Going Green-Sustainability Initiatives on SEU's Campus** |
St. Edward’s University Campus |
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Wed-10/26/11 |
12:00pm-5:00pm |
North American Chapter (NAC) of WCCI Board Meeting |
Board Room |
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Wed-10/26/11 |
2:30pm-4:00pm |
WCCI-International Board Meeting |
Board Room |
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Wed-10/26/11 |
1:00pm-5:00pm |
Mind Mapping Software Demonstration and Distribution*** |
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Wed-10/26/11 |
4:00pm-6:00pm |
Registration |
Highland Lakes Foyer |
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Wed-10/26/11 |
6:00pm-8:30pm |
Welcoming Dinner Reception
Welcome by Judy Leavell, Conference Convener
Opening General Session:
That was then (1970)...this was now (2011): The WCCI-NAC Contribution to a More Collaborative, More Sustainable World by Peter Heffernan, WCCI NAC President |
Lake Austin
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Thu-10/27/11 |
7:30am-12:00pm |
Registration |
Highland Lakes Foyer |
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Thu-10/27/11 |
8:30am-10:00am |
Sessions |
Blanco, Guadalupe and San Gabriel |
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Thu-10/27/11 |
10:00am-10:30am |
Mid-morning Coffee break |
Lake Travis/Lake LBJ |
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Thu-10/27/11 |
10:30am-12:00pm |
Sessions |
Blanco, Guadalupe and San Gabriel |
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Thu-10/27/11 |
12:30pm- 1:30pm |
Lunch |
Lake Travis/Lake LBJ |
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Thu-10/27/11 |
1:30pm-3:00pm |
Sessions |
Blanco, Guadalupe and San Gabriel |
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Thu-10/27/11 |
3:00pm-3:30pm |
Mid-afternoon Coffee break |
Lake Travis/Lake LBJ |
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Thu-10/27/11 |
3:30pm-5:00pm |
Sessions |
Blanco, Guadalupe and San Gabriel |
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Thu-10/27/11 |
6:15pm-9:30pm |
Dinner & Keynote Keeping PACE: Seeking Global Partners Advocating Community Engagement by Karen Webb, Systemwide Dean, Alliant International University, Hufstedler School of Education
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St. Edward’s University Campus |
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Fri-10/28/11 |
7:30am-8:30am |
Registration |
Highland Lakes Foyer |
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Fri-10/28/11 |
8:30am-10:00am |
Sessions |
Blanco, Guadalupe and San Gabriel |
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Fri-10/28/11 |
10:00am-10:30am |
Mid-morning Coffee break |
Lake Travis/Lake LBJ |
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Fri-10/28/11 |
10:30am-12:00pm |
Sessions |
Blanco and Guadalupe |
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Fri-10/28/11 |
12:30pm- 2:30pm |
Lunch& Closing Conference Session
Presidential Address: Ismail Hakki Mirici, WCCI-International President & Report on the WCCI 15th World Conference in Kaohsiung, Taiwan by Dr. Victor Fang, and Dr. Vincent Shieh, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
WCCI Update: Estela Matriano, WCCI Secretariat & Carole Caparros
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Lake Travis/Lake LBJ |
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Fri-10/28/11 |
1:30pm-3:00pm |
North American Chapter of WCCI Business meeting |
Lake Travis/Lake LBJ |
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Fri-10/28/11 |
1:30pm-3:00pm |
WCCI International Board Meeting (pending) |
Board Room |
*Tour Wild Basin Preserve and explore an outdoor laboratory. The Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve serves as an interdisciplinary laboratory of St. Edward’s University to protect and maintain its urban wilderness and to promote the importance of environmental education, research, conservation and preservation. Collaboration between Wild Basin and St. Edward’s enables the creation of programs and initiatives that serve to fulfill the mission. (www.wildbasin.org)
** In accordance with the growing campus sustainability movement nationwide, St. Edward's University has made a concerted effort over the past decade to increase the sustainability of campus operations. Mike Peterson, the Director of Physical Plant, will lead a campus tour discussing some of these initiatives including installation of high efficiency chillers, white thermoplastic rooftops, high efficiency motors, incorporation of native landscaping and other initiatives intended to increase energy efficiency, reduce resource use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
**** Stop by and learn about the world of Mind Mapping. CS Odessa will be giving 20-30 minute training/demonstration on how mind mapping can be used to make much of your work as an educator easier and less time-consuming. They will also be handing out free copies of ConceptDraw MINDMAP (a $219 value) to everyone who comes to participate in one of these informative, half-hour sessions. Mind mapping is all about organizing ideas and data more efficiently. It is an innovative way to make quick work of tasks like brainstorming, meetings, note-taking, and lesson-planning. Come and see how ConceptDraw MINDMAP can save you time. Both the training and the software are available to conference attendees at no additional charge.
Rooms: Blanco, San Gabriel and Shoal Creek are classroom style with capacity of 20 and Guadalupe and Barton Creek are theatre style with capacity of 35.
Presenters: Workshops have full a 90-minute session; multiple presenters, depending upon the number for each session, will divide the 90 minutes allocated
Convener and Timekeeper: Presentations typically are two per session with each presenter given 35 minutes and 15-20 minutes for Q & A
Where to Stay
Conference Headquarters
Wyndham Garden Hotel & Woodward Conference Center
3401 South IH 35
Austin, TX. 78741
(512) 744-4829
(512) 443-4208 fax
Are you interested in going to a local church or worship center of any type?
See this link for information related to Austin Texas Churches.
Other traditions/faiths:
For those interested in Buddhism.
For Islamic traditions.
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Things to do
Austin: "Live Music Capital of the World."
Austin is a big city with a small-town feel. It's relaxed yet bustling, rich in tradition yet eclectic. You'll find a lot of everything — natural beauty, vibrant nightlife, big business and a casual atmosphere.
Austin regularly makes the grade as one of the country's:
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Smartest, coolest and greenest cities
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Best places to live
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Top WiFi cities
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Best cities for making movies
Here's a list of local attractions to help you plan an unforgettable Austin adventure.
Swimming at Barton Springs
In the heart of Austin's Zilker Park sits the soul of the city — a sprawling (1,000-foot-by-25-foot) spring-fed watering hole called Barton Springs. Known locally as "the Springs," the constant 68-degree water attracts the full range of Austin heroes, from early-morning triathletes to the late-night alternative crowd. Hop on a taxi or take the bus; it's only a quick 4 mile trek.
Make a Night of Bat-Watching
Why take comfort knowing that the largest urban bat colony in North America — an estimated 1.5 million Mexican Free-tailed bats — spend six months of the year roosting a few blocks from campus. Either walk or take a taxi straight down Congress Avenue towards downtown about 2 miles to the Ann Richards/Congress Street bridge around sunset.
Live Music
Austin didn't claim the title of "Live Music Capital of the World" because it needed a marketing slogan — this town lives, breathes and celebrates music of every form and fashion. From downtown’s Sixth Street to the Red River and Warehouse Districts, the East Side to South Lamar Street, music lovers have their pick of 200 live music venues in Austin seven-nights-a-week.
Salsa Dancing and more
Come enjoy a night of salsa dancing at Ruta Maya. Located south of the St. Edward's campus off Congress Ave., Ruta Maya's is within easy walking distance.
Opal Divine's: Austin Grill
Opal's Penn Field, located just south of St. Edward's University within walking distance, it's located underneath the water tower at Penn Field Park. Opal Divine's offers a panoramic view of South Austin and Congress Avenue.
The Blanton Museum
Visit one of the foremost university art museums in the country. Click here for current exhibits now showing. An easy taxi ride to the Blanton, located on The University of Texas campus.
The Harry Ransom Center
Check out the Harry Ransom Center's extensive collection of rare books, photography, art, film and original manuscripts. The Center supports research through symposia and fellowships. Open to the public a short bus or taxi ride away, the Harry Ransom Center's visiting hours and current exhibits are listed here.
The Long Center
One of Austin's most beautiful creative venues, The Long Center is a state-of-the-art venue which offers a broad array of performances and concerts. During the conference, "The Improvised Shakespeare Company" will create a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Critics have called past plays "downright hilarious." For ticket info., click here.
The Broken Spoke
Come enjoy traditional country music in a true Texas honky tonk. The Broken Spoke, located on Lamar Avenue also serves the "best chicken fried steak in Texas!" Former guests and bands include Jerry Jeff Walker, the Texas Playboys and Willie Nelson. For more information, click here.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum tells you the story of Texas with interactive exhibits on three-floors. The museum offers different aspects of Texas history as each floor opens your eyes to something new about the Lone Star State's past. The Story of Texas Café, located on the 2nd floor, is open for lunch, as well. Located at 1800 N. Congress Ave., the Bob Bullock Museum is a great attraction for anyone visiting Austin. It’s open Monday-Saturday 9-6 and adult tickets for the exhibit floors only are $9, with the IMAX and Texas Spirit Theater combination tickets for $18 each.
The Texas Capitol
The Texas State Capitol, located in the heart of Austin, is, of course, the largest state capitol in the United States. It houses the chambers of the Texas Legislature and the office of the governor. Stop by and catch a free tour starting every 45 minutes, which features the capital, Texas history, and the Texas Legislature. As you journey throughout the capital, you’ll find portraits of past governors of Texas and several priceless archives. Built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, the Texas Capital is on the National Register of Historic places and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. It’s located at 112 East 11th Street at the corner of Congress and 11th Stree. Admission is free.
BONUS TIP: Get to Learn More About Lyndon and Lady Bird
Even those with a casual interest in American history will be intrigued by the lives of Lyndon Baines Johnson and Claudia "Lady Bird" Johnson. The full story of the quintessential Texas politician and a First Lady turned eco-warrior is worth exploration, complete with a visit to the LBJ Presidential Library, located on the University of Texas campus. For exhibit information, times and directions, click here.
