The Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the 32ndAnnual
Seminar of the International Society for Teacher Education
to be held at Paro College of Education, the Royal
University of Bhutan, Paro, Bhutan.
The International Society for Teacher Education (ISfTE)was
formed in 1981 to provide a forum where teacher educators, and
those with an interest in teacher training and development,
could meet as professionals and discuss their work. The purpose
of ISfTE is the improvement of teacher education in all
settings. This is achieved through the dissemination and
critical analysis of research findings, fostering discussion and
promotion of innovative practice in teacher education. ISfTE is
an international, independent self-governing organization that
is free of external economic or political influence. ISfTE
produces its own Journal (JISTE), a bi-annual newsletter, and
provides a forum for direct contact between members across a
wide range of institutions and countries. More information is
available on the ISfTE website at:http://www.isfte.org. The
Society has met in different countries across six continents for
an annual Seminar since 1981. The principal focus of the Seminar
is on the papers that are presented by those attending. Seminar
participants work in small paper groups during the Seminar to
discuss the content of papers and provide collegial feedback.
This work is supplemented by inviting keynote addresses from
prominent educators. A range of cultural and social activities
provide an insight into the culture and educational context of
the hosting nation and region. Partners and accompanying
persons are especially invited to attend and a separate,
parallel cultural and social program provided for accompanying
persons.
