International Conference on Quality Education, 2024
“Conference, Networking, Expo, and Awards on SDGs for Quality Education”
January 20th – 24th, 2024
At
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
01. Introduction
The International Conference on Quality Education 2024 will be held on January 20th–24th, 2024, in Mumbai, India, with the participation of global leaders in education, school owners, principals, educators, teachers, and special VIPs in many countries.
The conference will be focused on “empowering 21st-century skills and spiritual well-being in children by enhancing the quality of education by empowering STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, green education, and mindfulness.”
Presentations will be focused on school curricula, teaching learning methods (pedagogical approaches), assessment and evaluation systems, capacity building of teachers, leadership and school management, school environment, and the quality and standards of schools, which are essential to be upgraded rapidly to develop skills that are essential for the 21st century and the spiritual well-being of children.
Speakers will emphasize empowering STEAM education in the school system. STEAM Education is an approach to learning that takes into account different disciplines, subjects, and perspectives. It encourages students to broaden their learning beyond traditional boundaries, explore multiple perspectives, and cultivate new skills. This type of learning allows students to develop a more comprehensive understanding of any given topic and to better integrate knowledge from different fields.
Individuals have to face the volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) situation of the present global society. The conference will emphasize ways to develop skills essential to the 21st century as well as the mindfulness of the individual to be a skilled and spiritually well-being person to overcome the competitiveness of global society. The conference will be a platform to discuss new strategies, research findings, and best practices to identify new frameworks for that.
The conference is organized by the International Association for Quality Education (IAfQE), which is an international non-profit education association working to upgrade the quality of education to achieve Sustainable Development Goal No. 4: Quality Education in 2030.
Milestone International School and Sailee International School, with the dynamic leadership of Mrs. Massarat Zahoor and Mr. Zahoor Ansari in Mumbai, India, host the conference to upgrade the quality of the global education system to fulfil the needs of a rapidly changing global society.
With the hosting partnership of two schools and the dynamic leadership of Mrs. Massarat Zahoor and Mr. Zahoor Ansari in Mumbai, the January 21st and 22nd conference will be held at the “Bharat Ratna Gaansamragyi Lata Mangeshkar Natya Gruha Auditorium” in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, with the participation of ministers, ambassadors, special VIPs, and educators in the South Asian Region as well as other countries. School visits and interactive sessions have been arranged for January 23rd and 24th.
The conference is not an event. It is a process of upgrading the quality of education. It is an international platform. The international platform has been set up now and will be there until January 20th, 2024. January 20th–24th are physical conference days. From now until conference day, opportunities have been arranged to educators to share their knowledge, best practices, and research findings. They can participate in live interviews and presentations also.
At the physical conference on January 20th–24th, 2024, paper presenters will share their finalized best practices, research findings, and new knowledge on different kinds of themes related to quality education. They will be awarded based on their performance. All their presentations will be uploaded to official websites and social media.
Delegates will have the opportunity to conduct interactive sessions, be members of panel discussions, and be resource persons in workshops. They will be awarded based on their performance.
Educators who show innovative leadership in the field of education will be evaluated, and they will be awarded “excellency in education” for their tremendous performance in their academic careers.
In addition to that, the performance of the schools will be evaluated under the identified key performance criteria. Awards will be granted to the selected schools for their excellence.
School visits, model classroom sessions, and cultural programs have also been scheduled to make the conference colorful.
The conference is an international platform for global leaders in education to make international networks and work collaboratively to empower their schools and institutes with standards of quality education.
The conference is limited to 100 educators, and selections will be made based on early registrations, qualifications, and experience.
02. Problem Statement
The world is undergoing rapid changes in the knowledge landscape. With various dramatic scientific and technological advances, to overcome the challenges of global society, children need multidisciplinary abilities. Practically, the school system is facing challenges to fulfil the needs of global society.
The gap between the current state of learning outcomes and what is required must be bridged through undertaking major reforms that bring the highest quality, equity, and integrity into the system, from early childhood care and education to higher education. lack of collaboration and international forums among the countries for major reforms.
The STEAM Education education approach of schools to develop children with 21st-century skills and prepare them for a rapidly changing world is not practically implemented in classrooms at a satisfactory level in many schools.
Curriculums, teaching-learning processes, and assessment and evaluation methodologies in schools are not being rapidly upgraded to be compatible with STEAM education approaches and fast-moving global needs.
Lack of international platforms for educators to share best practices, research findings, and innovative ideas to upgrade the quality of existing curricula, teaching-learning methods, and assessment and evaluation methodologies to empower STEAM education
Teacher empowerment and capacity-building mechanisms for educators and educational managers should be upgraded to fulfil the needs of a dynamic society.
Opportunities are limited for individuals and schools to find solutions and new strategies to the above issues and to share research findings and best practices.
The dynamic service rendered by educators and the excellence of schools are not evaluated on international platforms to a satisfactory level.
03. Vision:
Empower STEAM education to upgrade the quality of global education to develop spiritually well-being children with 21st-century skills to overcome the challenges in a rapidly changing world for the sustainability of individuals, countries and global society to achieve the SDGs in 2030.
04. Mission:
Motivate policymakers, schools, educators, and children to upgrade the quality of school education towards STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness to overcome challenges in a rapidly changing world with 21st-century skills and the spiritual well-being of children for the sustainability of individuals, countries, and global society.
05. Objectives:
Upgrade the quality of school education towards STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness to overcome challenges in modern society with 21st-century skills and the spiritual well-being of children. (Spiritual wellbeing refers not to any particular religious or spiritual practice or ideology but to the quality of a human being.)
Build up platforms to create and disseminate new competencies, share best practices and research findings on STEAM education, and empower stakeholders in education.
Build up networks and connections among educators in global society to overcome challenges in education and to implement productively STEAM education in the school system.
To honour the dedicated services of educators for new knowledge, research findings, sharing of best practices, and commitment to quality education.
to honour the dedicated services of schools for their innovations, best practices, and education leadership towards STEAM education.
06. Main Tasks
Empower school curricula for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness.
Empower teaching methodologies (pedagogical approaches) for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness.
Empower assessment and evaluation systems for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness.
capacity building of teachers for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness.
Empower school management for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness.
Empower the quality and standards of schools for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, green education, and mindfulness.
Empower SCR projects in schools for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness.
07. To whom:
To school owners and top-level management of the schools in the South Asian region as well as all other countries
To school principals in the South Asian region as well as all other countries
To teachers and educators in the South Asian region as well as all other countries
Teacher supervisors, curriculum developers, education administrators, and academic leaders in South Asian countries as well as global society
To submit research papers
To publish research papers
to do paper presentations
to upgrade their knowledge,
to make networks with global education leaders,
to share best practices,
to share research findings
to be a member of international panel discussions
to be a resource person in international workshops
to get appreciation and honor for performance
to get an honor for dedicated service,
To Schools
to get honor for the best practices of school
to get an honor for excellence in education
08. Types of applications
Applications can be submitted under
Individual Applications
School owners, principals, educators, teachers can apply under category I as
As a Paper Presenter
As a Presenter for an Interactive Session
As a Member of a Panel Discussion
As a resource person for an activity session or workshop
As an active Participant
As an observer
Parents, interested organizations, or individuals can apply as an observer
Self Nomination for Awards
School owners, principals, educators, and teachers can apply for “Excellence in Education” awards under category 2.
School Applications
Schools can apply for awards under Category 3.
Benefits to the Participants:
Participants will be empowered with competencies and best practices in STEAM Education to improve their professional careers as well as those of their schools and institutions.
Participants will have the opportunity to be keynote speakers, paper presenters, members of panel discussions, and resource persons in the workshops on an international platform.
Well-performed speakers, presenters, and resource persons will be awarded international awards.
Educators will be honored for their dedicated service to the field of education.
Selected schools will be awarded for their excellence in education.
Selected schools will be awarded for the successful implementation of a multidisciplinary education approach.
The conference is not an event. It is a process of upgrading the quality of education. It is an international platform. The international platform has been set up now and will be there until January 20th, 2024. January 20th–24th are physical conference days. From now until conference day, delegates can share their knowledge, best practices, and research findings and participate in live interviews and presentations. They will also get special medals for their academic contributions on the online platform. It is a good opportunity for experts to share their best practices in detail. If any young delegate likes to be a moderator, they have the opportunity to conduct live interviews and can develop themselves.
09. Awards and certificates will be granted in three categories.
Category: 01
Awards will be granted to keynote speakers.
Awards will be granted to paper presenters.
Awards will be granted to the presenters in interactive sessions based on their performance.
Mementos will be granted to the panel members in panel discussions based on their performance.
Mementos will be granted to the resource persons in workshops based on their performance.
Active Participation Certificates will be granted to all who actively participate at the conference.
Selection criteria for awards under Category 01
Awards will be granted based on the performance of
Paper presentations,
presentations in interactive sessions,
panel discussions
workshops.
After individuals submit applications for conferences under Category 01, the applications will be evaluated. If applicants have fulfilled the basic requirements, they will be notified by email to register for the conference under category 1.
By making the initial payment of 100 USD, the applicants can register for the conference under category 1.
Registered applicants who expect to do paper presentations need to submit an abstract of their presentation before the due date. (Click here to see sample of abstract)
If needed, a live interview will be conducted with the applicants to clarify or get more details related to their presentations.
Registered applicants who are expecting to conduct interactive sessions and workshops need to submit details of their presentations to get prior approval and reserve the time slot.
“Excellence in Education” awards will be granted to educators for
Excellence in leadership for quality education
Excellence in National Contribution to Quality Education
Excellence in International Contribution to Quality Education
Excellence in publication for quality education
Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility for Quality Education
Excellence in Innovations for Quality Education
Excellence talk show host for quality education
Excellence in educational entrepreneurship
Selection criteria for awards under Category 02
Awards will be granted based on performance in the field of education, national and international-level contributions to the field of education, academic and professional qualifications,
After educators submit applications for conferences under Category II, the applications will be evaluated. If applicants have fulfilled the basic requirements, they will be notified by email to register for the conference under Category II.
By making the initial payment of 100 USD, the applicants can register for the conference under category II.
After completion, the initial payment performance evaluation form will be sent to registered applicants to submit their performance in the field of education.
Details of the performance evaluation form will be evaluated by the panel based on their academic qualifications, professional qualifications, leadership in education, contributions to the field of education, national and international performance, etc.
If needed, a live interview will be conducted with the applicants to clarify or get more details related to their performance.
In addition to that, educators should submit 20 minutes of three recorded video presentations on the themes of the conference.
Delegates are evaluated for the awards by evaluating the “digital evidence of performance evaluation form” and their recorded video presentations.
Selected registered delegates will be honored with excellence in education at the international conference by the special VIPs.
However, all delegates who apply under Category II are eligible for an 8-minute presentation and waivers for their presentations even under Category I.
Awards for excellence will be granted to the schools for their performance on
Excellence in School Curriculums for 21st Century Skills
Excellence in teaching learning methods for 21st century skills
Excellence in Holistic Development of Children for 21st Century Skills
Excellence in Assessment and Evaluation Systems for 21st-Century Skills
Excellence in Capacity Building of educators for 21st Century Skills
Excellence in School Management for 21st-Century Skills
Excellence in “Quality and Standards” of the School
Excellence in Sustainable Development Goals
Excellence in Greening Education for 21st Century Skills
Mindfulness and happiness in the school
Selection criteria for awards under Category 03
After the schools submit applications for conferences under Category 03, the applications will be evaluated. (School Facebook page, school website also will be examined as primary keys to select school for registration under category 03)
If school has fulfilled the basic requirements, school will be informed by email to register for the conference and awards.
By making the initial payment of 100 USD, the school can register for the conference. One educator can participate in the conference to represent the school free of charge.
When schools submit registration forms, the details of the forms will be evaluated to offer the awards under Category 03. 70% of the marks will be allocated according to the evaluation process described in the registration form.
A school representative will get the opportunity to submit a school performance presentation to get 30% marks (the presentation can be done as a live presentation on Zoom, recorded video, or paper document).
According to the performance school will be qualified for awards, mementos and certificates at the conference.
Inauguration ceremony, Address of the Chief Guest, Address of the Guest of Honour, Keynote speeches, paper presentations, presentations, interactive sessions, Awarding and honoring ceremonies
January 22nd, 2024
School visits, Inauguration ceremony, Address of the Chief Guest, Address of the Guest of Honour, Keynote speeches, paper presentations, presentations, interactive sessions, Awarding and honoring ceremonies
January 23rd, 2024
School visits, Inauguration ceremony, Address of the Chief Guest, Address of the Guest of Honour, Keynote speeches, paper presentations, presentations, interactive sessions, Awarding and honoring ceremonies
Main Awarding Ceremony will be held on January 23rd, 2024
January 24th, 2024
School visits, closing ceremony, drop-off to the airport
January 25th- 26th, 2024
If any delegate needs school visits, classroom observations, shopping, sightseeing, or any other academic, entertainment, or business requirement, facilities will be arranged.
11. Paper Presenter/Presenter/Member of Panel Discussion/Resource Person
After you apply to participate in the conference, you will have the opportunity to be a paper presenter, presenter in an interactive session, member of the panel discussion, resource person in a workshop, or active participant based on your academic and professional qualifications. Paper presenters and presenters will get eight minutes for their presentations at the conference. Awards will be granted to the delegates based on their performance at the conference.
12. Themes for the Presentations:
Education should be focused on the sustainability of individuals, countries, and global society. Indeed, with the quickly changing employment landscape and global ecosystem, it is becoming increasingly critical that children not only learn but, more importantly, learn how to learn. Education thus must move towards less content and more towards learning about how to think critically and solve problems, how to be creative and multidisciplinary, and how to innovate, adapt, and absorb new material in novel and changing fields. Pedagogy must evolve to make education more experiential, holistic, integrated, inquiry-driven, discovery-oriented, learner-centered, discussion-based, flexible, and, of course, enjoyable. The curriculum must include basic arts, crafts, humanities, games, and sports. and fitness, languages, literature, culture, and values, in addition to science and mathematics, to develop all aspects and capabilities of learners and make education more well-rounded, useful, and fulfilling for the learner. Education must build character and enable learners to be ethical, rational, compassionate, and caring, while at the same time preparing them for gainful, fulfilling employment.
Presenters are invited to do a presentation on
School curricula for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, green education, and mindfulness
Teaching methodologies (pedagogical approaches) for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness
Assessment and evaluation systems for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness
Capacity building of teachers for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness.
School management and leadership for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness
Quality and standards of school for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) in schools for STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, greening education, and mindfulness
13. Registration Fee:
Category
SAARC Countries
Other Countries
Category 01 for Paper Presenters, Presenters, Members of Panel Discussions, Resource persons for workshops.
250 USD
400 USD
Category 02 for Individuals who apply for “Excellence in Education” awards
300 USD
500 USD
Category 03 for Schools
400 USD
600 USD
Special Notice
Only 100 delegates (individuals and schools) will get the opportunity to participate in the conference.
The above registration fee is a discount rate for the first fifty applicants. For others, 25% will be added to the above registration fee. Registration will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, complete your registration in advance.
Registration can be done by paying 100 USD; the balance can be paid on or before January 10th.
Airport pick-up on January 20th, local transport related to the conference, the conference fee, lunch and refreshments, and airport drop-off on January 24th are included in the registration fee.
Accommodation with breakfasts can be arranged from 50 USD upwards for 4 nights in Mumbai, India. Dinner also can be purchased from the same hotel (Hotels will be nominated to select the delegates based on their interests.)
Principals, educators, and teachers can apply under category I and category 02. Their performance is evaluated under the criteria of category 01 or 02 for awarding. Schools can apply under category 03. Performances of schools are evaluated under the criteria of the category 03 for awarding. One representative is eligible to participate free of charge in the category 03.
Mr. Janaka Kamalgoda – International Association for Quality Education
Mrs. Massarat Zahoor –
Milestone International School, Mumbai, India.
Sailee International School, Mumbai, India.
Mr. Zahoor Ansari –
Milestone International School, Mumbai, India.
Sailee International School, Mumbai, India.
Project Leader
Ms. Wathsala Prasangani International Association for Quality Education
For more details (Whatsapp only)- +94727573045
24. High-Level Road Map
Step 1
Invitations are sent to educators, schools to apply for the conference
Step 2
Applications are evaluated and select eligible Applicants
Step 3
Applicants are informed of their eligibility and eligible applicants are informed to register for the conference.
Step 4
Facilities and guidance are provided to registered delegates to get visas and air tickets at their request. If delegates like to participate they can join live interviews and some prior activities to share their knowledge.
Step 5
The International Conference and Awarding Ceremony will be held according to the program schedule
The End
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