International Workshop
Sharing Civic Experience
NGO and Global Citizenship Education 22–25 August 2017 H s i n c h u , Ta i w a n
Global Citizenship Education Center, National Chiao Tung University (Taiwan)
Background This workshop is organized by the “Global Citizenship Education Center at National Chiao Tung University” (NCTU-GCEC) in Taiwan. The Center was founded in 2016 in collaboration with Professor Carlos A. Torres, a distinguished professor of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). The Center aims to become a leading institute focusing on global citizenship education in Asia. The mission of the Center is to develop pedagogical activities and research projects related to global citizenship education and to establish links among academics, teachers, public servants, NGOs and other interested parties in the practice of global citizenship in Asia. This international event is the first of a series of public speeches and in-depth workshops hosted by the Center annually with different topics and participants each year. This year, NGO leaders are invited to participate in the workshop. Other than the first day keynote speeches that are open to the wider public, the workshop sessions will only comprise a total of 25 to 35 participants and speakers. As participants are expected to come from a wide range of different countries, all speeches and workshop sessions will be conducted in English without translating into any other languages. Participants satisfactorily complete the workshop requirement will obtain a certificate from the Center.
Purpose
To empower participants by learning new concepts of global citizenship education (GCE) and by sharing skills & experiences among NGO leaders. To promote understanding, respect and appreciation of differences in culture, religion, and race/ethnic groups. To contribute to the awareness of global warming and the protection of eco-system to create a
healthy and sustainable world. To counter against factors impeding human rights, egalitarianism, integrity, social justice, and peace. To exchange experience and to establish connections of NGOs among different countries.
All in all, to develop strategies and action plans by participatory learning and to facilitate NGOs’
global citizenship practices.
Organizers and Sponsors
Organizer: Global Citizenship Education Center, National Chiao Tung University (NCTU-GCEC) Co-organizers: Taiwan Foundation for Democracy Sponsors: Ministry of Education, Republic of China, Taiwan (others to be added) Co-sponsors: Paulo Freire Institute (University of California, Los Angeles), New Zealand Center for Global Studies (others to be added)
Application and Qualification
Participation is by invitation or application. The submission deadline is June 25, 2017. All invited and applied NGO people who wish to attend this workshop need to fill an application form accompanied by required documents. The application form can be requested via e-mail
[email protected] or can be downloaded through the website: globalcitizen.nctu.edu.tw; A complete application form should be sent to the above e-mail (Note: If sent by fax or regular mail, be sure to have it arrive us before the deadline). Applicants are expected to satisfy the following requirements: At least three years of experience in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and a proven
record of leadership. A will to share her/his experiences in NGO activities and to enhance the spirit of global citizenship. Capable of conversation in English: Be good at least in listening and spoken English. Note: The whole workshop will be implemented in English. (No translation will be provided)
Registration Fee and Grants
A registration fee of US$ 250 (including workshop participation, welcome dinner, lunches & refreshments and a day tour to Taiwan’s GCE sites) is set for the duration of the workshop. Applicants may obtain grants from the organizer upon the quality of application and available resources accrued by the Center. Grant application: Two types of financial assistance may be offered to participants. The selection criteria will be based upon applicants’ background, NGO experience, and the significance of proposed content for sharing to others in the workshop (as stated by the applicant in the form). Full grant: Including the support of return airfare (economy class with a set upper limit), accommodation (twin share) and registration fee. Partial grant: Including the support of accommodation (twin share) and registration fee. Participants will be selected by a screening committee composed of NCTU-GCEC related members.
Important Dates
Application Open: May 15, 2017
Application Deadline: June 25, 2017 Grant Announcement: July 5, 2017
Workshop Dates: August 22-25, 2017
Contact and Inquiry
Workshop Secretary: Ting-Hui Li E-mail:
[email protected] Phone: +886-3-573-1848 Fax: +886-3-573-1761 Address: R112 Administration Building, 1001 University Road, Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
Main Components of the Workshop
Keynote speeches: Three world-known scholars will address issues on global citizenship education. Workshops: Key issues on global citizenship education and NGO participation will be the main focus of all workshop sessions. Participants sharing workshops: Each accepted participant will present her/ his major NGO project relevant to global citizenship education and exchange ideas with others in certain sessions. Site visit: A tour to understanding the experiences relevant to global citizenship practice in Taiwan.
Workshop Agenda (Tentative only) Sharing Civic Experience: NGO and Global Citizenship Education Programme
Time
Location Day 1, 22 August (Tuesday) : Opening and Keynote Speeches 09:00-10:00
Registration [Opening Ceremony] Welcome Remarks
10:00-10:30
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Mau-Chung Frank Chang, President of National Chiao Tung University
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Szu-Chien Hsu, Director of Taiwan Foundation for Democracy
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Carlos Torres, Professor of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
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Liang-Wen Kuo, Director of NCTU-GCEC/ Professor of National Chiao Tung University
[Keynote Speech I] Tentative Topic Global Citizenship: Concept, Trend and Meaning for 10:30-12:00
Transnational NGO activities •
12:00-14:00
Lunch
Carlos Torres, Professor of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
14:00-15:30
[Keynote Speech II] Tentative Topic Global Warming, Sustainability and Social Movement in a Globalized World • Adrian Macey, Board Chair of New Zealand Center for Global Studies/ Professor of Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
15:30-16:00
Break [Keynote Speech III] • • Tentative Topic Educating NGO Members for Global Citizenship: Philosophy,
16:00-17:30
Strategy and Practice •
18:00-20:00
Speaker to be arranged.
Welcome Dinner Day 2, 23 August (Wednesday): Workshops
09:00-12:00
[Workshop I] Tentative Topic Diversity and Community Building in Global Citizenship Education • Libby Giles, Director of Global Citizenship Education, New Zealand Center for Global Studies, New Zealand
12:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-17:00
[Workshop II] Sharing Knowledge of Participants’ Experiences (I) Day 3, 24 August (Thursday): Workshops
09:00-12:00
[Workshop III] Tentative Topic Empowering Citizenship from Paulo Freire Perspective • Ana Elvira Steinbach Silva Raposo Torres, Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil
12:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-17:00
[Workshop IV] Sharing Knowledge of Participants’ Experiences (II) Day 4, 25 August (Friday): Workshops
09:00-12:00
[Workshop V] Field Learning of Taiwan Cases in Global Citizenship Participation • Chen-Wei Chang, Division of Education Training of NCTU-GCEC/ Assistant Researcher of National Academy for Educational Research, Taiwan
12:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-17:00
[Conclusion: Feedback] • Carlos Torres, Professor of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
17:00-17:30
[Closing Ceremony] • Liangween Kuo, Director of NCTU-GCEC/ Professor of National Chiao Tung University
Required Information for Applicants
Proof document of NGO working experience Application form (downloadable from website) If applying for grants: One recommendation letter Optional: Detailed information related to the presentation project or other important materials
Sharing Civic Experience: NGO and Global Citizenship Education August 22 – August 25, 2017 (National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)
Workshop Application Form (Please use doc. or docx. format for the application)
Surname/Last name
First name
Gender
Nationality
Work/ Home Phone
Mobile Phone
Email Address Mailing Address
Grant Application Please tick the appropriate box: ☐ I want to apply for full or partial grant. ☐ I only want to apply for partial grant and will pay my own airfare. ☐ No, I do not need grants from you.
Education Background
Working Experiences
Description of NGO Experiences and Projects Involved
Description of the Proposed Project for Presentation in the Workshop Please tick the appropriate box for project categories: ☐ Social movement and empowerment
☐ Environmental protection/ Anti global warming
☐ Citizenship education
☐ Multiculturalism and diversity
☐ Human rights and world peace
☐ Integrity education/ Anti-corruption
☐ Others: __________________________________ (Please specify)
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Project Title
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Summary of Project
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Content (including explanations of project period, places, activities, participants … etc. )
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Significance/ meanings of the Project in Global Citizenship Education
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Other information (if any) to support your application
