*************************************** Further details for the conference can be found at http://math.nie.edu.sg/earcome/ *************************************** FIRST ANNOUNCEMEnt ICMI-EARCOME 2002 / SEACME 9 Mathematics Education for a Knowledge-Based Era May 27-31, 2002 Singapore The second ICMI-EARCOME (East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics Education) is to be held in Singapore in May 2002. This conference, organized by an International Programme Committee, will be hosted by the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and the Association of Mathematics Educators, Singapore. This conference will also be designated as the Ninth Southeast Asian Conference on Mathematics Education or SEACME 9. EARCOME 2002 combines two conferences in two separate series of conferences in the East Asia region. The First East Asian Regional Conference on Mathematics Education (EARCOME) was held in Korea in 1998. Two earlier East Asian conferences held before EARCOME were the ICMI-China Regional Conferences on Mathematics Education, Beijing (1991) and Shanghai (1994). The SEACME series has a longer history and the conferences are held triennially, in Manilla (1978), Kuala Lumpur (1981), Haad Yai (1984), Singapore (1987), Brunei (1990), Surabaya (1993), Hanoi (1996) and Manila (1999). Singapore is a small nation situated at one of the most important crossroads of the world. It is a country where modern facilities and a fast pace of life combine with traditional values of the ancient civilizations of our forebears. Singapore was put on the world map of Mathematics Education with her students' performance in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study [TIMSS]. While proud of our students' achievement, Singapore educators realize that there is much to learn from the international community of Mathematics Educators. It is our belief that our teachers and educators will truly benefit from this conference which will bring to our shores mathematics educators who will share their expertise and discuss the many issues in mathematics education. We invite you to be a part of this exchange of ideas and look forward to your participation in ICMI-EARCOME 2002 & SEACME 9. Ng Swee Fong, Chairperson Local Organising Committee THEME "Mathematics Education for A Knowledge-Based Era" The conference theme will be explored through four principal areas : . Assessment . Technology . Teacher Education . Curriculum It is anticipated that papers will address the conference theme, reflecting upon issues, concerns and consideration appropriate to mathematics teaching and learning at primary, secondary and post-secondary levels. We must acknowledge the extraordinary and accelerating rate of change that is occurring in our knowledge-based era. Much of this change is dominated by quantitative information and the means used to communicate this information. As educators, . How can we adjust to the requirements of new knowledge, tools, ways of doing and communicating mathematics, and so on ? . How do we make adjustments to include support for learners with a host of diverse needs? . How can the needs of learners be addressed to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world? Researchers, policy makers, mathematics educators and teachers are invited to share their knowledge at the first ICMI-EARCOME conference of the twenty-first century. REPLY FORM ICMI-EARCOME 2002 Please print or type (underline family name) Prof Dr Mr Mrs Ms Family Name: First Name: Affiliation/Company: Address: City / Zip Code: Country: Telephone: ( ) Fax: ( ) E-mail: I am interested to (please tick choice) : . Participate as a delegate. Please place me on your mailing list for more information on the conference. The topics of my interest are : . Submit an abstract entitled : . Participate in the exhibition. Please send me more information. . Interested in sponsorship opportunities. Please send me more information. Please mail, fax or E-mail this Reply Slip to: ICMI-EARCOME 2002, SEACME 9 Conference Secretariat c/o Conference & Travel Management Associates Pte Ltd 425A Race Course Road Singapore 218671 Republic of Singapore Phone: (65) 299-8992 Fax : (65) 299-8983 Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------- Details of the conference can be found at the website: http://math.nie.edu.sg/earcome/ ***************************************************** -- Jerry P.Becker Department of Curriculum & Instruction Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901-4610 USA Phone: (618) 453-4241 [O] (618) 457-8903 [H] Fax: (618) 453-4244 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------- This is the CPS Mathematics Teacher Discussion List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information: <http://home.sprintmail.com/~mikelach/subscribe.html>. To search the archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/science%40lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/>
