Call for Exhibits

Second PEOPLES EDUCATION CONGRESS

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, Mumbai

Focal Theme

SCIENCE EDUCATION IN INDIA

Organized by

PEOPLES COUNCIL OF EDUCATION

Exhibitions :

              Peoples Council of Education (PCE) and Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), propose to organize an Exhibition on Science Education in India during the forthcoming Second Peoples Education Congress in October 5-8, 2009 at Mumbai. The major objective of the exhibition is to depict newer and better methods of science education in schools, colleges and universities. Each exhibit ought to reflect some degree of innovation and creativity. The exhibition can be in Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati and English. It can be in any form – posters, demonstrations, modules, activities, films, audio-visuals etc. However, a brief write-up on the proposed exhibits is necessary. Such write-up ought to be sent to the Convener of the exhibition latest by July 15, 2009.

Since the Peoples Education Congress seeks to discover newer and better democratic system of science education reflecting needs, aspirations, creativity and problems of people of India all exhibits are expected to contribute to the aforesaid goal. Interactive sessions with children and parents would be held during the exhibition. This may be kept in view while preparing exhibits. The exhibition is open to all. Universities, colleges, schools, autonomous science education groups etc. are most welcome to exhibit their creations on science education.

All those who wish to participate in the exhibition are advised to send the following information to the convener, Ms. Meena Kharatmal latest by July 15, 2009:

• Name

• Affiliation

• Address (telephones & e-mails)

• A short write-up within 1000 words on the exhibits

• Requirements: Panels, Tables, Space, Screen, Computer, etc

• Registration Fee

Kindly note that the registration fee can be sent in the form of an account payee Demand Draft in favour of Peoples Council of Education payable at Allahabad.

Please note that the registration fee covers food, accomodation, local transport, published materials. Incase you need accommodation, you can write to us for the requirement of the accomodation before September 15, 2009.

Registration Category :

Correspondence :

   All correspondence regarding exhibition should be addressed to the following:

Ms. Meena Kharatmal

Convener, Exhibition

Second Peoples Education Congress

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research

V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd

Mumbai – 400088

 

Mobile: 09821550522

 

E-mail: peoples@hbcse.tifr.res.in