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08 February 2007

THE IRISH ASSOCIATION for cultural, economic and social relations In a context of rapid social, economic and political change in NI, this seminar provides an opportunity to examine recommendations of the report of the Independent Strategic Review of Education and discuss the challenges with teachers, professors, organisers of education and representatives from political parties. The focus is on the future.

THE IRISH ASSOCIATION

for cultural, economic and social relations

A SHARED FUTURE FOR EDUCATION: LESSONS TO BE LEARNED

Saturday 3^rd March 2007, 9.20 am – 1.30 pm

The Wellington Park Hotel, 21 Malone Road, Belfast, BT9 6RU

In a context of rapid social, economic and political change in NI, this seminar provides an opportunity to examine recommendations of the report of the Independent Strategic Review of Education and discuss the challenges with teachers, professors, organisers of education and representatives from political parties. The focus is on the future.

Draft Agenda

9.00 am – 9.20 am	Registration
9.20 am – 9.30 am	Welcome & Introduction Professor Pauline Murphy, President of the Irish Association
9.30 am – 10.45 am	Session 1: Identifying the Challenges
	Professor Sir George Bain, Chairperson, Independent Strategic Review of Education Professor Tom Collins, National University of Ireland and Chairman, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
10.15 am – 10.30 am	Discussion
10.30 am – 11.00 am	Session 2: Responses to Challenges Bishop Donal McKeown, Chairman, NI Commission for Catholic Education Mark Langhammer, Director, Association of Teachers and Lecturers (NI)
11.00 am – 11.30 am	Coffee
11.30 am – 12.00 pm	Session 3: Political Perspectives Panel of representatives from DUP, Sinn Fein, UUP, SDLP and Alliance parties
12.00 pm – 12.40 pm	Questions and Answers
12.40 pm – 1.00 pm	Conclusions

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SEMINAR BOOKING FORM

To book a place return the Seminar Booking Form to the address below or call (028 from NI) (048 from ROI) 90501803/90662852

The cost of the seminar will be £5.00 (waged), free (unwaged).

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I will/will not be attending the ‘Shared Future for Education’ seminar on Saturday 3^rd March in the Wellington Park Hotel, Belfast.

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The Irish Association, c/o Merrion Business Centre, 58 Howard Street, Belfast, BT1 6PJ