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THEME: Problem Based Learning (PBL) and E-Learning in 'Developing' Countries: the Perspectives and Approach.
DATE: Monday, November 30, 2015 – Wednesday, December 2, 2015
VENUE: IDL conference centre, KNUST- Kumasi

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

Prof Otoo Ellis, Vice Chancellor (KNUST): "Universities are established to solve problems of society and therefore as we train the critical manpower of our nations especially developing countries, we need to train them with the mind set to be able to identify problems and work together as a team "

Malcolm Gillis, President of Rice University notes that: Today, more than ever before in human history, the wealth-or poverty-of nations depends on the quality of higher education. Those with a larger repertoire of skills and a greater capacity for learning can look forward to lifetimes of unprecedented economic fulfilment. But in the coming decades the poorly educated face little better than the dreary prospects of lives of quiet desperation. In the circles of tertiary education, quality cannot be avoided and what institutions do to ascertain quality is most important and effective. Developing countries face a challenge of pedagogies that do not adequately create and use knowledge meet the needs of enterprises, communities and society in general. Therefore developing countries are at risk of being further marginalized in today's highly competitive world economy. The conference seeks to guide its audiences through a learning process that is increasingly based on the capacity to find and access knowledge and apply in solving real-life problem. Learning to learn, learning to transform information into new knowledge, and learning to translate new knowledge into applications become more important than memorizing specific information.

CONFERENCE CALL

The conference calls for topics highlighting Problem Based Learning (PBL) and E-Learning: the Perspectives and Approach. The sessions will bring speakers together covering presentations dedicated to the success and advancement of Problem Based Learning (PBL) and E-Learning. Presenters and participants will learn from the experience of our northern partner universities to help answer today's educational challenges in developing countries.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Higher education policymakers, Education ministers, Presidents of higher educational intuitions, Rectors, Vice-Chancellors, Deans, Professors, Students, the general public and others who need to understand the special needs and opportunities that higher education faces.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The conference calls for topics highlighting Problem Based Learning (PBL) and E-Learning: the Perspectives and Approach. The sessions will bring speakers together covering presentations dedicated to the success and advancement of Problem Based Learning (PBL) and E-Learning. Presenters and participants will learn from the experience of our northern partner universities to help answer today's educational challenges in developing countries.

A complete submission for a Presentation include:

• Title
• Abstract (between 200 - 400 words maximum)
• List of authors

For more information, Contact

• Christopher Addo

E-mail: nayakchris@gmail.com
Tel: +233 (0)208522556

• George Ashiagbor

E-mail: gashiagbor@yahoo.com / gashiagbor.canr@knust.edu.gh
Tel: +233(0)242406090

Local Participant should Register Here.

• Participants from Nigeria should follow the link below

for registration, travel and accommodation arrangements

CONFERENCE FEE

USD 100 (ONE HUNDRED US DOLLARS)
NOTE: Those seeking special accommodation should contact the email addresses or telephone numbers stated above.