Conference on an Ethical Perspective on Education in a Globalizing World

At Bahçeşehir University
An Ethical Perspective on Education in a Globalizing World

Bahçeşehir University is launching its Philosophy of Education Conferences. The title of the first conference is "An Ethical Perspective on Education in a Globalizing World".

The conference, with an opening speech by Minister of National Education Nimet ÇUBUKÇU, will be held on 19 June 2009 at Bahçeşehir University Beşiktaş Campus.

Organized in coordination with Teachers College, Columbia University, the conference, which we believe will bring a new perspective and important contributions to our education community, will focus on the following questions and issues: Which values and virtues are most needed for people to cope with the problems of our age as well as benefit from its opportunities? What are the values and virtues that can help people contribute meaningfully to justice and freedom? How can teachers and schools, together with other institutions supporting education, nurture these values and virtues?

The rapid change of our time, as well as ecological, political, cultural and other problems occurring in many parts of the world, make it necessary to reconsider the goals of education. Limiting the function of education to merely preparing individuals for working and professional life will not be enough. Beyond this, the fundamental functions of education should be to help individuals develop ethical personalities, participate in social processes with peaceful and conciliatory attitudes and behaviors, appreciate the values in human life and understand people with different values.

Date: 19 June 2009, 10:30 – 16:30
Venue: Bahçeşehir University B-Conference Hall