EDC 2007 Participants List

EDC 2007 is an excellent opportunity for educators from around the world to gain new knowledge, learn and network with their colleagues, creating a global network of educators for life and educators for change while promoting the spirit of inspiration and education towards more sustainable development and future.

The list of invited participants and accepted papers is being updated as new applications are received and participants selected. Some of the invited participants and presenters at EDC 2007 are:

Mr. Amani Placide, Director
Institution: Body of Christ Church
Country: Rwanda

Ms. Amy Lora, PhD  Candidate 
Institution: Florida International University
Paper: Human Rights Education: Global identities for a globalizing world
Country: USA

Mr. Ashok K. Srivastava, Professor & Head, Business & Management Studies Department
Institution: Skyline College, Sharjah
Paper: UAE Business education and its relevance on socio-economic development of the country
Country: United Arab Emirates

Mr. Atanazar Akatov, Program Assistant
Institution: Peace Corps
Paper: Resource allocation to provide educational services
Country: Turkmenistan

Ms. Caroline Marinas Acosta, Research Professor 
Institution: Saint Mary's University, Philippines
Paper: The student study group program of Saint Mary's University in the Philippines: To what extend has it helped the students?
Country: Philippines

Mr. Chen Liming
Institution: National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan
Paper: An item response theory analysis of three dimensional wisdom scale
Country: Taiwan

Mr. Davood Manavipour, Lecturer
Institution: Islamic Azad University- Garmsar Branch
Paper: Structure & Finding Norm of Questionnaire for Identification of Strategic Learners(MSISL)
Country: Iran

Ms. Dragana Glusac, Professor
Institution: Technical Faculty "Mihailo Pupin"
Paper: Modern Education for Modern Society- Demand for Electronic Learning
Country: Serbia

Mr. Emory M. Craig, Director of Academic Computing Services
Institution: The College of New Rochelle
Paper: Educational Opportunities trough the use of ICT
Country: USA

Ms. Elsa Fourie, Director
Institution: School of Educational Sciences, North West University: Vaal Triangle Campus
Paper: Creative and Critical Thinking: Cognitive Strategies
Country: South Africa

Mr. Hadi Ghavami, Professor
Institution: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran
Paper: Higher Education and Economic Development in Iran
Country: Iran

Ms. Helen Lancaster, Freelance Consultant
Institution: University of Queensland, Australia
Paper: Leading educators, leading education: Understanding context in educational leadership
Country: Australia

Ms. Izza Farrakh, Policy Specialist 
Institution: Education Sector Reforms Assistance Program
Paper: A model for community-driven school improvement processes
Country: Pakistan

Ms. Julie Chytilova, PhD Candidate
Institution: Charles University, Prague
Paper: Effects of Education on Determinants of High Desired Fertility: Evidence from Ugandan Villages
Country: Czech Republic

Mr. Jung-Hua Tseng, Assistant Professor
Institution: National Taichung University, Taiwan
Paper: A study of the phronesis of curriculum leadership of an elementary school principal
Country: Taiwan

Ms. Linda Ericksen, Associate Professor
Institution: University of Advanced Technology, USA
Country: USA

Ms. Luo Lu, Distinguished Chair Professor 
Institution: National Central University, Taiwan
Paper: Culture, self, educational achievement and subjective well-being
Country: Taiwan

Mr. Maher Khelifa, Associate Professor
Institution: College of Arts & Sciences, Zayed University, Dubai, UAE
Paper: Teaching Challenges in a Cross Cultural Classroom Context: American Education in the Arabian Gulf
Country: UAE

Ms. Maria Jade Catalan, Assistant Professor
Institution: Prince Sultan University
Paper: Understanding the Society and Culture in Teaching Women at Prince 
Sultan University
Country: Saudi Arabia

Mr. Masahiro Arimoto, Principal Researcher
Institution: National Institute for Educational Policy Research of Japan
Paper: Japanese Eyes for International System of Teaching Observation and 
Feedback – aiming at international cooperation in education
Country: Japan

Mr. Michael Canares
Institution: Development Studies Institute, London School of Economics, UK
Paper: Educating the electorates: Providing hope for the ballot
Country: Philippines

Mr. Michal Bauer, PhD Candidate
Institution: Charles University, Prague
Paper: Does education matter in patience formation? Evidence from Ugandan villages
Country: Czech Republic

Mr. Michel Plaisant, Professor
Institution: University of Quebec in Montreal, Canada
Paper: Opportunities and impact of e-learning for Thai faculties
Country: Canada

Ms. Michelle Rickaby, Program Coordinator
Institution: University College of Fraser Valley 
Country: Canada

Mr. Mirza Hasan Hosseini, Professor
Institution: University of Payame Noor, Iran
Paper: Effect of Business Administration Education in Increasing the effectiveness of Managers: The Case of Manager in Iran
Country: Iran

Mr. Mohd Anuar Mazuki, Professor
Institution: University Tun Abdul Razak, Malaysia
Paper: Linking Performance Indicators and Resource Allocation Decisions in the Malaysian Public Universities
Country: Malaysia

Mr. Mostaq M. Hussain, Associate Professor
Institution: Faculty of Business, University of New Brunswick-SJ
Paper: Balance Score-card for Knowledge Management 
Country: Canada

Ms. Raushan Kanayeva, Grants Manager, Corporate Development Department
Institution: Kazakhstan Institute of Management and Strategic Research (KIMEP)
Country: Kazakhstan

Mr. Remesh Paudel, Researcher
Institution: University of Wollongong, Australia
Paper: The relation of education expenditure and economic growth of a developing country
Country: Nepal

Ms. Sandra Wagner, Instructor
Institution: North Island College, Canada
Country: Canada

Ms. Shamisyya Mustafayeva, Training Manager
Institution: Peace Corps Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan
Paper: The influence of Peace Corps TEFL volunteers into development of English language education in Azerbaijan
Country: Azerbaijan

Ms. Shima Dastgheib, Graduate Student
Institution: Shiraz University
Paper: Equal access to education through the implementation of e-learning
Country: Iran

HH Mr. Swami Paramananda, Buddhist Guru
Institution: Satyam Gyanam Anandam Society
Paper: Self Education: The Key to Self- Empowerment
Country: Mauritius 

Ms. Taviga  Klamkratoke, Doctoral Student
Institution: Chulalongkorn University , Thailand
Paper: Ranking in Higher Education: Critical Issues, Trends and Challenges for Improvement
Country: Thailand

Mr. Thakur Prasad Chapagain, HR Manager
Institution: Nepali National Human Rights Commission
Paper: Politics and Education- Nepali context
Country: Nepal

Ms. Zahara Abdul Aziz, Associate Professor
Institution: University Kebangsaan, Malaysia
Paper: The School Curriculum in Malaysia and its Development
Country: Malaysia

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