The 8th International
Conference on Comparative Education and Teacher Training organized
by the Bulgarian Comparative Education Society will be held in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 9 - 12 June 2010.
Plovdiv
Plovdiv is located in the Southern-Central part of Bulgaria,
along the two banks of the river Maritza, approximately 150 km (94 miles) southeast of the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
Plovdiv is the second largest city in the country, with a population of 380,000.
Plovdiv is very old, it is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Plovdiv
is a contemporary of Troy and Mycenae, and older than Rome, Athens, Carthage and Constantinople.
Plovdiv is all in one: a Thracian and classical Greek polis, the pride of Philip of Macedon, the capital of Thrace under the
Roman Empire, a centre of Byzantinism, a stronghold of the Bulgarians, a dream of the crusaders - a magnificent, wealth and
most important city.
Remains of ancient, mediaeval, revival and modern culture coexist and are interwoven
into the unobtrusive, irresistible and eternal beauty of this city.
Kendros, Eumolpia, Philippopolis, Pulpudeva, Thrimonzium, Pulden, Populdin, Ploudin, Filibe - those were the ancient names of Plovdiv throughout its 6000 to 8000 years of existence. The name
Plovdiv first appeared in 15th entury documents and has remained till
today.
Conference objectives
The conference objectives are:
(1) to examine different approaches to the role of Comparative Education as a science,
research methodology, and academic discipline;
(2) to develop linkages with colleagues who work in various teacher training programs
at universities, colleges, and institutes around the world;
(3) to outline prospects for the development of education policy at the institutional,
regional, national and international level;
(4) to discuss new practices and reforms in preschool, primary, secondary and higher
education.
Conference format
The Conference is purposefully planned to be a small and high-quality international event. The small conference
format aims to give participants a friendly, homey and cozy environment providing excellent opportunities for contacts, presentations
and discussions.
Language and equipment
The Conference language is English. All presentations and discussions
are in English. Internet connection, overhead projectors (for transparencies) and digital projectors with computers (for
PowerPoint presentations) are available.
