EDINA Final Conference!
EDINA Final Conference!
07/06/2018
The EDINA project (Education of International Newly Arrived migrant pupils) has the pleasure to invite you to a conference entitled: ”Enhancing Policy & Educational Practice for Newly Arrived Students” that will take place in Rotterdam on the 7th of June 2018.
The main objective of the project is to provide support to municipalities, schools and teachers in the reception and integration of newly arrived migrant pupils into the school system in Europe.
At this event, we present our toolkit on intercultural competences, differentiation, and transition. This toolkit consists of relevant academic literature, tips and guidelines for improving educational practices and policies, opportunities for reflection and other exercises, and many good practice examples. We will discuss and evaluate the results, talk about how to continue spreading our knowledge across Europe in order to create a sustainable impact on newcomer education.
We will host a panel discussion on the topic of ‘language policy – multilingualism’, three interactive sessions and lectures by policy and educational experts on the three core aspects of EDINA – differentiation, teacher competencies and transition. There will be opportunities for in-depth discussion and exchanges of good practices. We welcome multi-disciplinary policy advisors, researchers and educational professionals who share a commitment towards innovative and effective practices and policies in the education to attend.
Please register using this form: https://goo.gl/forms/QePSJ4X6wcxxGda83
We are looking forward to meeting you on the 7th of June 2018.
On behalf of the conference team,
With very best regards,
Sergio Baauw
Principal Investigator EDINA, Utrecht University
Program
09.00 – 09.30: REGISTRATION
09.30 – 13.15: OPENING PLENARY SESSION I
Official opening Conference Innovation in Education
Welcome words by:
Josine Meurs
Head Education City of Rotterdam
The voice of the newcomers
newcomers students
Keynote:
Folkert Kuiken
Research institute Amsterdam Center for Language and Communication
Edina how it started and grew:
Emmanuelle le Pichon-Vorstman
University of Toronto
Coffee break
Intercultural competence in education of Newly Arrived Migrant Pupils
Results, conclusion & how to move forward by Xiaoxu Liu
Differentiation in education of Newly Arrived Migrant Pupils
Results, conclusion & how to move forward by Piet Van Avermaet
Transitions in education of Newly Arrived Migrant Pupils
Results, conclusion & how to move forward by Sergio Baauw & Marie Steffens
12.30 – 13.30: LUNCH BREAK
LANGUAGE POLICY - MULTILINGUALISM
Moderator
Sergio Baauw
Keynote
Emmanuelle le Pichon
University of Toronto
Panel
Ellen-Petra Kester
Steven Delarue
Chris van der Voordt
University of Utrecht
City of Ghent
OSG Hugo de Groot school
14:30- 15:45: PARALLEL SESSION
Parallel A:
Arrival of new pupils & using a pupil’s background
Moderator
Keynote
Panel
Tom Tudjman
Emmanuelle le Pichon-Vorstman
Marieke Postma
Nele Depoortere
Mikko Mäkelä
RISBO / SIRIUS network
University of Toronto
LOWAN
VISO Gent
City of Helsinki
Parallel B:
Communication with stakeholders
Moderator
Keynote
Panel
Petra Steenhout
Gabrielle Schmid-Mühlbauer
Firdevs Durgut
Jan De Mets
Renée Wind
Hogeschool Gent
City of Munich
Director of Kameleon Primary School
University of Ghent
City of Rotterdam
Parallel C:
Differentiation & Assessment
Moderator
Keynote
Panel
Josje van Nes
Tessa Eysink
Jan Royackers
Joris Verlinden
Eveline Hamers
City of Rotterdam
University of Twente
Schoolmakers
Coordinator Lyceum Offerande Antwerpen
City of Amsterdam
Coffee break
16.00 – 17.30: PLENARY SESSION I
European respond – Kristina Cunningham (European Commission)
Conclusions and Recommendations of the interactive sessions
Closing statement by Josje van Nes (Moderator)
Keynote Speakers
tbc
Location & Contact
Location
Wold Trade Center Rotterdam
Beursplein 37 3011 AA, Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Innovation in Education
For more information about the conference contact:
René Keijzer & Sindy Heinrich
Conference coordinators
EdinaMO@rotterdam.nl
History of Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a young, dynamic global city, continuously renewing itself at a rapid rate. Sparkling skyscrapers, an impressive port, trendy restaurants and food markets, renowned museums and awesome festivals are the direct result of the can-do mentality of the Rotterdammers. Add to that the many extraordinary attractions and city tours – by bike, bus, boat or on foot – and you understand why Rotterdam was voted Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2016.
Innovative
Full of energy and innovation, Rotterdam reinvented itself after the bombing of the Second World War. It broke with the past and chose modern architecture. The motto: light, air and space, was ground breaking for that time. Rotterdam still embraces experimentation: almost anything is possible. Here, you are constantly surprised by new initiatives: from a rooftop city farm to a music festival in the harbour, from an exclusive rooftop bar to a brewery in an old warehouse.
City of architecture
If you love architecture then a visit to Rotterdam – with its patchwork of architectural styles – is a must. Icons of the Nieuwe Bouwen era stand beside the typical reconstruction-architecture from the sixties, seventies and eighties. They clash cheerfully with the hypermodern landmarks that have been built in recent decennia: the Erasmusbrug, Rotterdam Central Station, De Rotterdam, the Timmerhuis and of course the Markthal. In the first indoor market hall in the Netherlands, you can find nearly 100 fresh produce stalls, about 15 food shops and diverse restaurants including Jamie’s Italian (from Jamie Oliver). If you look up you will see the biggest artwork in the Netherlands, the wall painting the Horn of Plenty.
Port city
As a port city, Rotterdam has unbreakable ties to the water, from the Maas River that flows right through the city to the many (historic) city harbours like Delfshaven. The city flows – courtesy of the Maas – seamlessly over into its industrial port that stretches for 40 kilometres to the Maasvlakte 2 and Hoek van Holland.
In short, Rotterdam has an incredible variety of fun things to do for visitors of all ages. Sailing through the port, visiting attractions, admiring the architecture, looking at art, shopping, a night on the town… On this website, you will find many tips to ensure your stay in Rotterdam is as enjoyable as possible.
More information: https://en.rotterdam.info/