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Groups can also be organized around a particular topic, eg.:
   * cooperative learning and peace education
   * cooperative learning and bi-lingual education
   * collaborative models of assessment
   * cooperative school organizations

Or, groups can be organized around a particular question, eg.:
   * How to deal with parents who are not supportive of cooperative
       learning?
   * Are group grades ethical?
   * Are there ways to incorporate children with behavioral challenges in
       cooperative learning groups?

The possibilities are endless. Some groups may stay together throughout the conference; other groups may meet once and decide they have met their objective. Groups may form, reform, combine and divide according to the needs and interests of the participants. Everyone will have a chance to speak and be heard, as well as to listen and be challenged. The process of Open Space Technology will invite each of us as teachers, researchers, consultants, administrators, and educators from any perspective, to engage in dialogue to reshape our own connections with each other and with IASCE.

A NOTE ON SPECIAL INVITATIONS

Anyone attending the conference is invited to give a paper or a workshop as a part of the Open Space activities. If you need a formal invitation to make a presentation please request one from Mark Brubacher or Mara Sapon-Shevin.

THE CONFERENCE SETTING

In the heart of bustling downtown Toronto, the Ryerson campus provides a quiet escape from the nearby, famous Yonge Street, yet, at the same time is a tranquil oasis of comfortable buildings, shady trees and inviting green lawns. It is within easy walking distance of the City Hall, the Eaton Centre, and numerous interesting streets and restaurants.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

For information about the program, contact:

Mark Brubacher, at 416-785-1234 or mbru@idirect.comOR
Mara Sapon-Shevin, at 315-443- 2685 or msaponsh@mailbox.syr.edu

For information about registration or housing contact:
Conference services at 416-979-5296 or ReservRy@acs.ryerson.ca

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