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WCCI INTERNATIONAL NEW EXECUTIVE

BOARD MEMBERS

Congratulations and welcome to the new set of Executive Board Members 2013-2015. Ismail Hakki Mirici and the Secretariat wish to thank Jerry Miller, Chair Nominating Committee and members for volunteering their time to have a new set of officers.

President-Elect

Teresita P. Pedrajas, EdD, from the Philippines – has been a member of the WCCI since 1985 and a member of the WCCI Philippines National Board since 1990. She served as the President of the WCCI Philippines National Chapter from 2000-2002 and is currently a member of the

President’s Council. She is an active member of WCCI and a regular participant at local, national, and international WCCI conferences.

Dr. Pedrajas is a member of the faculty and administration of St. Dominic College of Asia and supervises five degree programs at the undergraduate level. She will bring her administrative expertise and leadership experience to the position of WCCI President and provide new ideas and vision for the future of the organization.

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of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction

Volume 41, Issue 1 Spring 2013

WCCI 15th World Conference: Educating for Peace and Harmony with the Earth and Ourselves- A Success

Jessica Kimmel, EdD. Chairperson, Conference Program University of Incarnate Word San Antonio, Texas, USA

What a beautiful city! Kaohsiung, Taiwan welcomed the members and guests of the WCCI 15th International Conference with open arms, flowers, song, hospitality, and gracious hosting. We were all impressed with the balmy weather, the flowering trees, and the courteous treatment to all our guests. The theme of the conference, Educating for Peace and Harmony with the Earth and Ourselves, inspired our members to have presentations on natural resources, culture and the arts, human rights, gender, global education, spirituality, and peace education. We received over 150 papers and selected over 100 from 17 countries across the world. It was challenging task, but the program was, indeed, thoughtful, intellectually stimulating, and represented an overview of the research and work done by our many members.

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REFLECTION UPON THE CONFERENCE

Shu Zhen Liu Foreign Language School, University of Electronic Science and Technology Chengdu, Sichuan, China

First of all, I’d like to congratulate the organizers of the WCCI 15

th World Conference in Education that

was held successfully in Kaohsiung. It was a grand gathering of educators from all over the world, at which people actively shared thoughts and concepts in education, research findings and their educational experiences. I was glad to see that in order to meet different interests and needs, the conference agenda adopted different formats—general sessions, a large number of concurrent sessions, workshops and interest groups meetings, and workshops.

What is worth mentioning is that various cultural activities were organized, such as a cultural bazaar, field trips, cultural tours, traditional music dance and art, and an international banquet. These activities not only offered opportunities for the participants to cooperate and acquire mutual understanding, but also enhanced their multicultural consciousness. As the globe shrinks, cross-cultural and multi-cultural awareness are becoming indispensable for educators. In terms of curriculum and instruction, only when educators have global cultural and academic visions will be possible to facilitate and promote effective teaching full of cultural and intellectual enlightenment.

At the final banquet it occurred to me that since SIG members have gotten to know each other during the conference, it might be a good idea for SIGs to sit together at the banquet. This would give them time to strengthen their friendships and share more about their common interests and experiences. □

REFLECTION ON THE CONFERENCE

Arlyne Marasigan University of the Philippines WCCI Philippine Chapter, member Quezon City, Philippines

The 15

th Biennial WCCI International Conference in

Kaohsiung, Taiwan was a very remarkable and unforgettable experience for me as a new member of the organization. Once again, it was proven that the worth of an educator cannot be measured with the length of time as a member of the educational organizational or institution instead through unselfish and valuable sharing of expertise and services that he or she was able to offer to the organization and to the community where an individual belongs. The mission and vision of the WCCI and the person-to-person relationship were very evident regardless of nationality, race, color, gender and even language. All these identities of the individual serve not as a hindrance to promote peace and unity among people. Truly there is UNITY in DIVERSITY. □ Marvita Gowdy Doctoral Student Alliant International University Fresno, California, USA

Out of the entire conference, the International Banquet and Cultural Night was the most memorable of all occasions. This was a night when all cultures came together for a celebratory ceremony fit for a king. Attire from all around the world was exhibited, and delicious cuisine was served as we enjoyed the entertainment. All cultures embraced as we danced, sang, and rejoiced in happiness together. It was a sight well worth seeing. I give my sincere, heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated coordinator Dr. Vincent Shieh. Vincent, together with his support group, has enlightened all attendance. I felt enmeshed in the culture, love and peace. I will forever cherish the fond memories and friendships from this conference. A special thank you is extended to all involved in this spectacular event. I especially thank the youth for making themselves available to us as we toured their land. Last but not least, I thank Dr. Matriano and Carole for extending the invitation. I encourage others to participate in multicultural activities of this nature, as it was truly a great experience. □

Newsletter Volume 41, Issue No. 1 is published by the WCCI Secretariat

Estela C. Matriano, EdD, Executive Director Carole I. Caparros, MEd., Executive Assistant

WCCI Secretariat HSOE, Alliant International University

10455 Pomerado Road San Diego, CA 92131

www.wcci-international.org E-mail: wcci@alliant.edu

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preside over that body that draws together all realms of the UN working toward gender equality through the advancement of the status of women and the full realization of their human rights.

Another CSW event in which WCCI collaborated with many other NGOs was the March 9th Symposium entitled “Avenues to Accountability” which explored crimes of sex trafficking and the possibilities for holding traffickers legally accountable. This symposium made possible by Fordham Law School who provided a beautiful auditorium and the Biosophical Society who provided funding for the promo flyers, programs, audio-visual services and refreshments. Betty opened and closed the program with thanks to Biosophical and Fordham and the collaborating NGO organizers. A more detailed report on this symposium is on the website of the International Institute on Peace Education.

Jessica concentrated on programs involving issues related to Asian and African women. Related news will be published at the WCCI website. □

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Dr. Pedrajas states, “We are here to establish leaders, advocates of peace, and the humane, just, harmonious, responsible stewardship of our planet Earth so as to form the holistically global citizens required for current and future generations. The time is now to network among educators worldwide through WCCI national and international conferences and sharing our research, initiatives, successes, skills, and attitudes to make a greater impact on the lives of educators, learners, and the world community.” □

Vice President

Benedicta Agusiobo PhD., from Nigeria, has been a member of WCCI since 1984 and has served as a member of the Board of WCCI International since 2008. She has been active at International, regional, and local chapter conferences and has worked to attract new members of upcoming conferences. Continue on page 4

WCCI’S PARTICIPATION IN THE 57TH

UN COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF

WOMEN - MARCH 4-15, 2013

Betty Reardon, PhD. WCCI UN Representative Director Emeritus, International Institute of Peace Education (IIPE) New York, New York, USA

Every spring for nearly six decades the United Nations has convened the Commission on the Status of Women. The Commission assesses the global situation of women, focusing particularly on member states’ achievements in fulfilling UN policies and standards, adopted to advance women’s equality, a founding principle of the world organization. The 2013 theme for the interstate discussions and the parallel NGO sessions carried on at and around the UN headquarters in New York was “Violence against Women.” WCCI was represented in the NGO sessions and events by Jessica Kimmel of Incarnate Word University and Betty Reardon of the International Institute on Peace Education. Betty focused on programs organized by peace organizations intended to illuminate the violence women suffer as a consequence of war and armed conflict and achievements and needs in the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (http://www.un.org/events/res_1325e.pdf). She presented on two panels one on the economic violence women suffer as a result of the resource wars that plague many world areas; the other on sexual violence frequently perpetrated by fellow soldiers against women service members. These panels were collaboratively organized by other NGOs with which WCCI is building cooperative relationships as the organization takes up a more active role in the global civil society represented in the United Nations affiliated NGO community. These organizations were the Global Network of Women Peace builders, United Methodist Women and Voice of Women Canada.

In both cases she referred to the systemic nature of military violence against women as it is described in a statement (http://www.i-i-p-e.org/csw) that was addressed to the CSW and is still being circulated for additional endorsements which will later be presented to UN Women in the observation of the installation later this year of the new Under Secretary General will

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Newly elected… Continued from page 3

Dr. Agusiobo has participated in a wide range of academic and administrative endeavors with organizations such as UNICEF, USAID, and the Government of Nigeria. She has provided technical assistance in the areas of Basic Education, Teacher Education, and School Health including HIV/AIDS education to several non-governmental, Civil Society, Community Based organizations and private sector agencies. Dr. Agusiobo states, “My vision for WCCI is to pursue the attainment of intercultural understanding and peace through curriculum and educational activities. I will facilitate collaborative research using Special Interest Groups to bring about comparative education and sharing of ideas for the common good. I will strive to ensure the dissemination of WCCI activities, achievements, and new curriculum ideas in every region of the world thereby promoting a sustainable, peaceful, and just society.

Executive Board Members

Bengu Aksu Atac, PhD., from Turkey has been a member of WCCI since 2004 and served as General Secretary of WCCI Turkish Chapter from 2006-2011. She has been active at International, regional, and local chapter conferences and was a member of the Organizing Committee

for the 2008 WCCI World Conference in Antalya, Turkey. Dr. Atac has served as President of the WCCI Turkish Chapter since 2011. She is a faculty member at Atilim University, College of Sciences and Art. Her professional interests include translation studies, language teaching, testing and assessment, curriculum design, authentic assessment, and peace education. As a member of WCCI International and President of the WCCI Turkish Chapter, Dr. Atac focuses on building a bridge between colleagues in Turkey and international WCCI members by providing a multi-cultural collaborative educational environment, increasing WCCI membership around the world, introducing WCCI in all academic and scientific gatherings, continuing her work in peace education, cultural diversity, environmental justice, and sustainable development. □

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With appreciation and thanks to the outgoing officers for the

outstanding service to WCCI.

2011-2013 Past President – Vincent Shieh, EdD., Taiwan President – Ismail Hakki Mirici, PhD., Turkey

Executive Board Members Benedicta Agusiobo, PhD., Nigeria Judith Johnson, PhD., Japan/USA Geetha Janet Andrew, EdD., India

Judy Leavel, EdD. Secretary, USA A. Zaidy MohdZain, EdD. Treasurer, Malaysia/USA

Der Long Fang (Victor), Taiwan- Dr. Fang has been a member of WCCI since 2004. He has been active at International, regional, and local chapter conferences and served as the International Program Director for the 15

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WCCI World Conference in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Dr. Fang is the President of the Taiwan Chapter of WCCI.

Dr. Fang is a professor in the Department of Education at National Kaohsiung Normal University and has served as Director of the Department of Education and Director of Teacher Education. He is currently the Secretary-General of the President’s Office of the University. As Educational Advisor to the Bureau of Education, Kaohsiung City Government he is in a position to impact national curriculum policy in Taiwan.

As a scholar in the field of education, Dr. Fang is dedicated to both academic and practical work. He states, “I fully support the great mission of WCCI and I am prepared to ensure that education contributes to the promotion of equity, peace, and the universal realization of human rights. I feel obligated to further stimulate and facilitate collaboration on cross-cultural and transnational WCCI endeavors. I think the persistent professional cooperation between WCCI members is the core value of the WCCI heritage.”

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Newly elected officers… continued from page 4

Jessica C. Kimmel, PhD., is a life member of WCCI. She is active in National and international levels. She has attended and presented at two International Conferences, three National Conferences, and served as the Chair of the International Program for the 2012-13 WCCI Conference in

Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Dr. Kimmel is a professor of Adult Education at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas and teaches at the graduate and doctoral levels. She states that, “The history of Adult Education is based on democratic principles of education for all peoples, regardless of age, race, location, or culture. This mission fits very well with the WCCI mission and vision.”

Her research interests are focused on women and their cultural commitment to peace and she has studied women in Palestine, Israel, Turkey, Jordan, Iraqi refugees, and women in Northern Ireland.

Dr. Kimmel is in full support of the WCCI Program and Mission. She states, “I have a vision of a future for educators willing to expand the worlds of all citizens so that tolerance, understanding, and peace prevail in our fragile world.” Dr. Kimmel believes WCCI should continue to gather educators for all corners of the globe to talk and work together.

CONTINUING EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS

Dr. Carolina Danao, Philippines Dr. Peter Heffernan, Canada

Dr. Sandor Klein, Hungary

Executive Board Members

Conference a Success… continued from page 1

The keynote speech of Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury (USA/Bangladesh) Educating for Sustainable Culture of Peace: A Global Responsibility” and a response from Betty Reardon (USA) as an opening speech provided a thought provoking springboard for the conference; the General Session 2 is a UN Panel Presentation. The topic of discussion is focused on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW55). They are the WCCI delegates who attended the CSW in New York City. They were: Vincent Shieh, Angela Lo (Kaohsiung, Taiwan), Nicky de Leon (WCCI Intern) (USA) and Betty Reardon (USA). The third General Session was the Presidential Address/Alice Miel Lecture of Ismail Mirici (Turkey), WCCI President, “Facing the Challenges for Balancing the Care for Mother Earth and the Human Family” and a Response from Larry Hufford, (USA) was a fitting tribute to Alice Miel, WCCI Founder and also demonstrated the dedication of WCCI to Educating Peace and Harmony with the Earth and Ourselves.

The strongest asset of the WCCI is, indeed, our cross cultural representation and our focus on the inter-action of those many cultures toward a concept of peace in our world. Representatives from national and regional chapters reported on the innovative and substantive work from many different areas of our planet. The papers included discussions on teaching, engaging the human spirit in healing, water rights and environmental justice, experiential learning about the environment, students’ thinking about human rights, forgiveness, science education, relation-building among women, family ethics, disaster education, and diversity, along with many others. Continue on page 6

V. Shieh, Amb. A. Chowdhury, B. Reardon and E. Matriano

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Conference a success… continued from page 5

The advantage of a conference like this is to support dialogue and discussion among the participants; that we surely did! The hotel provided a venue that encouraged small and large group discussions and they were much in evidence! We talked and talked and then talked some more, at breakfast, on the tour buses, and at dinner. The venue for the conference offered many opportunities to travel locally: to the Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, to the historic district of Taiwan (where we saw the original design of the fabric that served as the color background for all the programs, posters, signs, and nametags), for a tour of the Taiwan Disaster area and the remarkable environmental recovery made in the area, to the local lake and its museums, and to the bustling manufacturing centers of Kaohsiung. Some conference participants even took advantage of the excellent train system and went to Taipei! All in all, our 15

th International Conference helped

each of us to know and understand the settlement and history of Taiwan, to appreciate the wonderful weather, and to have a dialogue among many different cultures. We thank the WCCI Taiwan Chapter for opening its arms to all of us, and our admiration of Taiwan has surely been supported by this visit. □

IMPRESSION

Nieves M. Medina, EdD. Participant, WCCI 2012 Director, Research Office Dean, College of Arts, Sciences and Education St. Paul University Manila PHILIPPINES

Earnest greetings, confident smiles and warm and strong handshakes started the 7-day WCCI 15th World Conference 2012, the 4th Biennial of the 42- year old professional organization. Quoting from the message of the WCCI Executive Director, Dr. Estela C. Matriano, and I quote: “We celebrate a reunion of our WCCI family ... a celebration of renewing the ties of friendship and valuing relationships among WCCI’s brothers and sisters across the globe... She puts premium on ....becoming truly family oriented members of the organization is our main purpose for being.”

On behalf of our beloved institution, St. Paul University Manila and delegates from other universities of St Paul University System, we were delighted and enlightened with the transfer of learning experienced from WCCI 2012 15th World Conference. Indeed, it is a forum filled with intellectual sharing coming from education theorists and practitioners around the globe. There were 97 paper presentations of the different research educator-enthusiasts from the 13 participating countries. More than the paper presentations were the 10 Special Interest Groups namely: Culture Arts and Language; Community Development; Early Childhood Education; Environmental Concerns; Ethics and Values; Global Education; Media and Technology; Lifelong Learning; Peace Education; and Woman and Education with designated relevant issues/ concerns that they have to brainstorm and to come –up with resolutions that will help address current situations.

Taiwan is a peace loving country, a country of value laden people with great respect to their historical culture and beginnings as evidenced by the relics displayed in the different museums visited by the delegates.

The groups were successful at arriving at doable/feasible suggestions and recommendations and took pride in sharing them as resolutions to the entire WCCI members comprising the assembly.

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View from the 10th floor of the Garden Villa Hotel

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This encouraged them to conduct researches, initiatives and programs to be reported in the forthcoming WCCI national, regional and international conferences. Sharings on the WCCI Partnerships in the International Practice Teaching of the Alliant International University with the Global City Innovative College of Taguig City in San Diego, California, USA were delivered by Ms. Joy Don L. de Guzman, Ms. Hannah C. Rivera and Ms. Ellen P. Ogoy. Moreover, the student teachers ‘ representation to the recent WCCI International Conference held in Garden Villas, Kaohsiung, Taiwan on December 28 , 2012 to January 3, 2013 shared their insights by Julienne O. Cedeno, Rianne Mae. C. Delos Reyes and Carmela Mae Z. Miciano of Global City Innovative College and Treena N. Castor of St. Dominic College of Asia.

Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, Chair Commissioner of CHED has likewise endorsed this Student Teachers’ Program to all public and private institutions in the Philippines. This conference was sponsored in cooperation with St. Dominic College of Asia with President Dr. Gregorio A. Andaman Jr. and the Kapisanan ng mga Guro sa Pilipinas (TOP) with Dr. Carolina P. Danao. The One Meralco Foundation Inc. with President Mr. Jeffrey O. Tarayao was the major partner.

Sponsors were Phoenix Publishing House Inc., EduPower Publishing Corporation, Metrobank Foundation Inc. Network of Outstanding Teachers and Educators (NOTED), Inches & Pixels, Amity Printing Press, Grandeur Print Haus and Mr. Rene Martinez among others. □

WCCI NATIONAL STUDENT CHAPTER

CONVENTION: A SUCESS

Teresita Paed-Pedrajas, EdD. Dean, St. Dominic College of Asia Bacoor City, Metro Manila, Philippines

“Educating for Peace and Harmony with Earth and Ourselves” was the theme of the 2

nd World Council for

Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) National Student Chapter Convention held on February 28, 2013 at the Meralco Multipurpose Hall, Pasig City.

Dr. Teresita Paed- Pedrajas, the WCCI International Vice President, Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teacher, 1999 and convenor of this confab, introduced the main speaker, Dr. Graciano P. Yumul Jr. Metrobank Foundation Inc. Outstanding Teacher in 2001 and a recipient of AWARD for Continuing Excellence and Service (ACES) in 2009, besides being the multi-awarded National TOYM as Geologist and Outstanding Japan International Cooperation Agency Alumni for Peace Public Administration, Philippine-Japan Fellows Association and JICA. Around three hundred fifty student teachers from the public and private institutions in the Philippines participated in the Interactive learning experiences with the main speaker. Workshop Session followed on the WCCI Eleven Special Interest Groups as Peace Education, Environmental Sustainability, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Gender Education, Information Technology, Community Development, Human rights Education, Ethics and Values Education, Cultural Arts and Communication and Global Education. These Special Interest Groups were ably facilitated by invited WCCI National Board Members and respected educators as Dr. Virgilio U. Manzano, Dr. Remedios N. Abijan, Dr. Gloria Q. Resurreccion, Prof. Stella J. Galang, Dr.Prince Y. Germano, Prof. Ma. Corazon C. Colendrino, Prof. Alice N. Buni, Ms. Tricianne P. Pedrajas, Mr.Apolonio L. Silva, Mr. Joel N. Jimenez, Ms. Josefa A. Dimalanta and Ms. Joan P. Lugti.

The participants came up with doable personal and group actions aligned to their interest groups in taking care of Mother Earth and ourselves as future global educators.

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SAVE THE DATE

WCCI 16th World Conference in Education

Theme: Integrating Education for the Lasting Culture of Peace and the Care of Planet Earth

Date: August 17- 24, 2014

Venue: Town and Country Resort Hotel San Diego, California, USA

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Impression…continued from page 6

Furthermore, what made the gathering instilling was the fieldtrips to the villages once devastated by calamities like land fall among others of which to date are beautiful houses. Taiwan Government Support, is GREAT and very palpable. Utmost respect is due to the Mayor of Kaohsiung City, Hon. Chen Chu. In fine, Taiwan is a peace loving country, a country of value laden people with great respect to their historical culture and beginnings as evidenced by the relics displayed in the difference museums visited by the delegates. More so, the villagers were so hospitable. Their assertive greetings and warm welcome were heartfelt and the food they served was sumptuous. As a general comment, Dr. Vincent Shieh, Coordinator of the conference and former WCCI President 2009-2011 and Dr. Victor Der-Long Fang, President, WCCI, Taiwan Chapter, who then guided the groups in the visit to the villages are wonderful persons. The conference was indeed memorable! Equal appreciation is expressed to the 97 paper presenters who unquestionably did well their home works. Colleagues, good job!

Consequently, more than the cognitive aspects, the 7-day WCCI International Conference was an epitome of family relationships, mission, commitment and passion. The founders of WCCI, education theorists and practitioners who started the organization maintained the organization through the years and tried their very best to continue the message of PEACE EDUCATION through authentic sharing of values and experiences by passionate people around the world. Finally, to the organizers of WCCI 15th World Conference 2012, to Dr. Estela C. Matriano, Ms. Carole Caparros, WCCI Executive Assistant and to the other distinguished members of the Organizing committee, my noteworthy Congratulations!

It was indeed a successful conference and undoubtedly, the goals and expectations of the Conference were met to wit: “Educating for Peace and Harmony with the Earth and Ourselves”. □

WCCI TURKISH CHAPTER LAUNCHED ITS

FIRST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Bengu Aksu-Atac, PhD. WCCI Turkish Chapter President WCCI International Board Member Atilim University Ankara, Turkey

WCCI Turkish Chapter 1st

International Conference on Education was held in Baskent University, the first and one of the most prestigious private foundation universities in Ankara. The theme of the conference was “The Role and Importance of Teacher Education on Creating a Global Culture of Peace and Environmental Awareness.”

There were 56 paper presentations and nearly 100 participants both from all around Turkey, United States and Albenia. It has been a good opportunity and an effective avenue to introduce WCCI to the participants, academicians, educational scientists and directors of the universities but also to gain new members. Another distinguishing point of the conference was the quality of the research papers that have been presented. The selected and refereed papers of the conference will be published in a National peer reviewed and refereed journal.

As WCCI Turkish Chapter, we have identified our aims and purposes as follows:

To increase the number of our members;

To increase the number of student members;

To work on our web site;

To have an online Chapter journal on Education;

To continue having Chapter conferences in different cities and universities of our country;

To arrange meetings and presentations at the universities, starting with Ankara, the city of best state and foundation universities in Turkey, in order to introduce WCCI.

We have started to work for the 2nd

International WCCI Turkish Chapter Conference on Education right after the conference and planning to organize it in accordance with TED University. TED University is another young foundation university which has a strong Faculty of Education with distinguishing educational scientists. We have also started to work on the separate session for student members of WCCI present their papers or posters. I believe the 2

nd conference will be another

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Meanwhile, I would like to announce that our colleagues from all chapters and the Executive Board of the WCCI International are invited to the conference. It would be a great pleasure for WCCI Turkish Chapter to have you with us again in Turkey. □

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SEARCH FOR JOURNAL and

NEWSLETTER EDITORS

E-mail: wcci@alliant.edu

ANNOUNCEMENT

The WCCI North America Chapter invites you to 2013 Interdisciplinary Education Conference

Theme: Building Partnership to Support Justice for All Learners

Date: October 24-26, 2013 Site: Montreal, Canada Hotel LeCantlie Suites, Montreal, Canada (800) 667-1110

For more information, please e-mail: Dr. Simin Cwick, Chair Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO E-mail: cwick@semo.edu http://www.wcci-nac.org

Congratulations, Professor/Dr. Takemura, WCCI past president, for your prestigious AWARD from the Japan Ministry of Education for your contributions in Science and Technology, an honor well deserved. WCCI is very proud of you.

PICTORIAL: KAOHSIUNG CONFERENCE

DECEMBER 28, 2012 – JANUARY 3 2013

Garden Villa Hotel and Conference

Center

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Conference Committee: from L to R: B. Agusiobo J. Kimmel, C. Danao, T. Pedrajas, E. Matriano,

C. Caparros, G. Andrews and J. Leavell

Opening Ceremony: Cultural presentation

Standing from L to R: E. Talarski, I. Mirici, S. Mirici V. Williams, M. Gowdy and D. Bardy. Seated: C. Caparros and E. Matriano

Opening Ceremony: Amb. Rong-Chuan Wu, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Ismail Mirici, WCCI President

WCCI Board Members Seated from L to R: T. Pedrajas, E. Matriano, I. Mirici, G. Andrews. Standing: B. Agusiobo, J. Leavell, J. Johnson, C. Danao, P. Heffernan and C. Caparros

From L to R: V. Ananthanarayan (USA/India, N. Geeta, G. Andrews, (India)

N. Malayam (India) and T. Pedrajas (Philippines)

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Amb. A. Chowdhury and B. Reardon

Amb. Chowdhury, and B. Reardon

L to R: V. Shieh, Ching Hsin, Abbot and Amb. Chowdhury

UN Panel Presenters: V. Shieh, B. Reardon and Nicky de Leon with E. Matriano

New Year’s Eve at the Love River

New Year's Eve at the Love river cruise

Waiting to board the cruise ship for New Year’s eve celebration

Cultural Presentation: Germany - I. Heldt

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Philippine delegates: R. Nalundasan and daughter, B. Conde, R. Bayan, M. Saxon and R. de los Reyes

Philippine delegates: L to R: G. Guiuan, T. Pedrajas, N. Medina, Sr. Thelma, M. I. Abear, and M. Santo Tomas

The Fichtel, Sweden

L to R: S. Liu, China, J. Johnson, USA/Japan, T. Ooi and E. Balan, Malaysia

L to R: N.C. Jessy, Sr. Celene & P. Mathew, India;

Taiwanese delegates and M. Guiry, USA

L to R: J. Audu & E. Obiekezie, Nigeria and Taiwanese delegate

Cultural presentation: Local Committee headed by V. Shieh

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L to R: Dr. Sherman (USA), the Heldt's sisters (Germany) and B. Reardon (USA)

Cultural presentation: Turkey: S. Mirici and I. Mirici

Cultural presentation: Japan L to R: K. Morikawa and Y. Imanaga

L to R: Y. Suzukiand A. Morikawa

Cultural presentation: India: S. Ahlawat and J. Bal

Cultural presentation: Nigeria G. Offorma & B. Agusiobo

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Happy New Year

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J. Kimmel and B. Reardon

Singing Auld Lang Syne to welcome 2013

Welcoming the 2013 at the Garden Villa Hotel, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

The Philippine delegates celebrate New Year's eve

Fireworks 2013

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V. Williams, presenter, Oracle, San Diego

International Banquet & Cultural Night, January 1, 2013

Concurrent Session on Green Technology

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WCCI WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

2012-2013

Maria Isabel T. Abear, Philippines ●Dorothy Uchenna Akubuilo, Nigeria ●Vidya Ananthanarayanan, India/USA ●Ngozi Nyaegbunam, Nigeria ● Usman Gama Adamu, Nigeria ● Esther Ajala, Nigeria ● Mosunmola Ajibola Ajileye, Nigeria ● James Akaraonye, Nigeria ● Abdullahi Dada Aliyu, Nigeria ● Edegbo Abel, Nigeria ● Eric Balan, Malaysia ● Shipon Barua, Thailand● Julius Basake, Nigeria ●Vinayak Krishna Bhat, India ● Agapito Caritative, Philippines ● Treena Castor, Philippines ● Julienne Cedeno, Philippines ● Chiamaka Chukwuone, Nigeria ● Rianne de los Reyes, Philippines ● Kasturi Didolkar, India ● Alice Edosen, Nigeria ● Donna Elder, USA ● Eka A. Uwe, Nigeria ● Jacinta N. Emesue, Nigeria ● Patrick Eya, Nigeria ● Terence Ooho Eyo, Nigeria ● Samuel Agozie Ezeudu, Nigeria ● Patricia O. Fagbemi, Nigeria ● Yu Lin Feng, Taiwan/USA ● Asa Fichtel, Sweden ● David Fichtel, Sweden ● Hanna Fichtel, Sweden ● Inken Heldt, Germany ● Ruth Firer, Jerusalem ● Sr. Celene Joseph, India ● Ada Gonzalez, USA ● Sergio Valenzuela Ibarra, Chile ● Nnenna E. Ibezim, Nigeria ● Chinyere Igbo, Nigeria ● A’isha Isa, Nigeria ● N. C. Jessy, India ● Bailong Jiao, China/USA ● Marcus Zira Kamkwis, Nigeria ● Ramesh Keshavarao Kulkarni, India ● Shuzhen Liu, China ● Arlyne Marasigan, Philippines ● Jemima N. Mbakwem, Nigeria ● Carmela Miciano, Philippines ● Chinwe Muodumogu, Nigeria ● Shusma Appasaheb Narasgouda, India ● Shivananda S. Nayak, India ● Rita A. Ndifon, Nigeria ● Chimezie Njoku, Nigeria ● Okechukwu O. Nwaubani, Nigeria ● Francisca Oloaku Nweke, Nigeria ● Edith Ego Nwokenna, Nigeria ● Eucharia Obiageli, Nigeria ● Obi Rita Obianuju, Nigeria ● Solomon Onyinyechi Obih, Nigeria ● Caroline Amuma Ogboma, Nigeria ● Edna N. Ogwu, Nigeria ● Francis M. Onu, Nigeria ● Emesini Nnenna Orieoma, Nigeria ● Tara I-Chen Ooi, Malaysia ● Nuge Gelik Orucu, Turkey ● Wayne Padover, USA ● Smt. Asha Jagadish Patel, India ● Henry Prasad, India ● Ligaraj G. Pujar, India ● Sr. Josephine Ramada, Philippines ● Rolando Sanchez, USA ● Adeile Gulsah Saranli, Turkey ● Minda Sexon, Philippines● Lucinda N. Sohn, USA ● Babayyo Shuaibu, Nigeria ● Michelle Anne N. Sto. Tomas, Philippines ● B. U. Cornelius-Ukpepi, Nigeria ● Clara Uju Umo, Nigeria ● Racheal Ukachi Urenyere, Nigeria ● JayashreeG. Vastrad, India ● Norma Villicana, Mexico/USA LIFE MEMBERS: H. V. Belagali, India ● Kishan C. Garg, India ● Noorjehan N. Ganihar, India ● U. M. O. Ivowi, Nigeria ● Jessica Kimmel, USA ● Bharati Y. Khasnis, India ● Ranumas Ma-oon, Thailand ● Noorjahan K. Malyam, India ● James Audu Ngada, Nigeria ● Prasanth Mathew, India ● R. G. Teggi, India ● Geetha Janet Vitus ● Amtul Haseeb Wajiha, India INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS Bethelehem Educational Research Foundation, India ● Universidad Nacional de Educacion, Facultad de Educacion, Spain

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WORLD COUNCIL FOR CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (WCCI)

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION RENEWAL

January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014

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Name: Mailing Address: City/Town: State/Province: Country: Zip Code: Home Phone: Office Phone: FAX No.: E-mail: Institutional Affiliation: Position/Title: Home Country (if different from above): Please check [√] the box Gender: Female [ ] Male [ ] Retired: Yes [ ] No [ ] Under what letter should your name b alphabetized? [ ]

Membership Status [ ] New Member [ ] Renewal

Total amount enclosed Check No.

*WCCI welcomes contribution of funds that will provide Scholarship and gift memberships and meet special needs of chapters around the world. If you are sending such a contribution, indicate the amount here. $ Check/MO #

Or log on to www.wcci-international.org to pay on-line.

Signature: Date:

Please make the check payable to: WCCI

Mail to: WCCI Secretariat, Shirley M. Hufstedler School of Education, HSOE RM 306 Alliant International University

10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131-1790 Attn: Carole I. Caparros

Schedule of Dues Please Check [ √ ]

[ ] US$ 1000 Life Membership [ ] US$ 100 Annual Institutional Membership [ ] US$ 65 Annual Individual Membership [ ] US$ 25 Annual Full-time Student Membership with evidence of enrollment

Membership for person from developing countries

[ ] US$ 500 Life Membership [ ] US$ 25 Annual Individual Membership [ ] US$20 Annual Full-time Student Membership with evidence of enrollment [ ] Contributions*

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WCCI Secretariat

Shirley M. Hufstedler School of Education RM 306

Alliant International University

10455 Pomerado Road

San Diego, CA 92131

ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED

WCCI SECRETARIAT Shirley M. Hufstedler School of Education RM 306

Alliant International University 10455 Pomerado Road San Diego, CA 92131

Phone No. 858-635-4718 FAX No. 858-635-4714

E-mail: wcci@alliant.edu

http://www.wcci-international.org

WCCI is a transnational educational organization committed to advancing the achievement of a just and peaceful world community. Promote a person-to-person contact and professional relationship. WCCI is an NGO of the United Nations

Past President: Ismail Hakki Mirici, Gazi University Ankara, Turkey E-mail: hakkimirici@gmail.com President: Teresita Paed Pedrajas, St. Dominic College of

Asia, Philippines E-mail: titzmaria@yahoo.com Vice President: Benedicta Agusiobo, Nigeria E-mail: benedicta_agusiobo@yahoo.uk.com

Executive Director: Estela C. Matriano, Alliant International Univ. San Diego, California, USA E-mail: ematriano@alliant.edu Executive Asst.: Carole I. Caparros, Alliant International Univ. San Diego, California, USA E-mail: ccaparros@alliant.edu