In association with Chiang Mai University’s 50th anniversary, the Faculty of Education is convening scholars and researchers around the world to participate in Multicultural Education and Special Education International Conference
2014: Cultural Sensitivity in Educational Practices Toward the 21st Century.
Registration Fee*
(per person; online only)December 17 - 19, 2014
The Empress Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Join us to broaden your view and build your international network in
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Multicultural Education and Special Education International Conference 2014
Cultural Sensitivity in Educational Practices Toward the 21
stCentury
Presenter and Attendee
Early Bird Rate (May 1—Jul. 31)
Regular Rate (Aug. 1—Dec.16)
International $200 $230
Local THB 3,000 THB 4,000
International Student^
$100 $110
Thai Student^ THB 1,500 THB 2,000
* Registration will open on May 1, 2014.
^ Documents are required to receive these special rates.
If you need accommodations based on a disability, please define your needs on the registration form.
Activity Date
Submit your presentation proposals (abstracts with maximum 250 words) at
www.edu.cmu.ac.th/
cmuic
Mar. 1 — Apr. 30, 2014
Notification of Proposal Acceptance May 1 — 7, 2014
Author Registration May 1 — 31, 2014
Early Bird Registration May 1 — Jul. 31, 2014 Full Paper Submission Jul. 1 — 31, 2014 Full Paper Review Feedback Aug. 4, 2014 Complete Full Paper Submission for
Proceedings
Aug. 31, 2014
Conference Dec. 17 — 19, 2014
* Registration fee includes a conference packet, two buffet lunches, and four coffee breaks.
* VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, and other major credit cards are welcome.
Faculty of Education Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Rd., Suthep
Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Tel: (+66 53) 941-206 or 944-274 Fax: (+66 53) 221-283 E-mail: cmuic[email protected]
www.edu.cmu.ac.th
Address:
Multicultural Education and Special Education International Conference 2014
Cultural Sensitivity in Educational Practices Toward the 21
stCentury
Presentation Topics
Multicultural Education
Cross-Marriage Family, Youth, &
Gender Education
Language, Citizenship, Ethnicity, &
Border Education
Curriculum & Instruction: Innova- tive Actions for Multicultural Education
Policy, Leadership, & Partnership
Multiculturalism & Rethinking Multicultural Education in Thailand
Special Education
Inclusive Education & Transition
Adolescence & Adulthood
Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners
Technology for Individual with Disabilities
Teacher Education
Parent-Teacher-Paraprofessional- Community Partnership
Note: In order to create opportunities for many voices, authors are limited to no more than TWO papers.
Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University
Songkhla Rajabhat University
Chiangmai Rajabhat University
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Michael Wehmeyer
Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Kansas (KU) Executive Director, Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities, KU
Associate Director, Beach Center on Disability, KU
Michael L. Wehmeyer has played significant roles in international organizations in the area of special education for decades. He is a director of several federally funded projects, an author or co-author of widely used books and frequently cited articles, and an editor of well-known academic journals.
In addition to the area of self-determination for which he has been internationally recognized, his specializations are education of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, access to the general curriculum for students with significant disabilities, and technology use and people with intellectual disabilities.
Dr. André Keet
Director, Institute for Reconciliation and Social Justice University of the Free State
Associate professor, University of the Free State
André Keet has been appointed in multiple administrative positions at human rights and social justice organizations. Known as a national and international expert on human rights education, Dr. Keet participates in the relevant structures and processes of the African Union and the United Nations. He also served in the leadership of the South African Human Rights Commission and as Commissioner in the Commission for Gender Equality.
Dr. Keet’s specializations include human rights critiques; social justice and socially-engaged scholarship; transdisciplinarity; and law, society, regulation and freedom.
