Global Exchange Program on Education & Leadership (GEPEL)
- Universiti Geomatika, Malaysia
- August 1-3, 2024
Who can Join?
- Students from class 3 to Undergraduate level.
- Teachers from primary, secondary, and higher secondary level of education.
- School Administrators/Principals of primary, secondary & higher secondary schools.
Goal
Empower global educators to lead, collaborate, and innovate for a sustainable future in education
This goal emphasizes the program’s focus on both:
- Developing leadership: Participants gain skills and experience to become effective leaders in education.
- Promoting collaboration: The program fosters connections between educators across borders, encouraging the sharing of best practices and co-creation of innovative solutions.
- Sustainability: The ultimate aim is to create a network of leaders who work together to build a more sustainable and equitable future for education.
Expand Your Horizons in Education: Join the Global Exchange Program!
Educational exchange programs are a game-changer for educators, students, and administrators. This is your chance to:
- Boost your professional development: Gain new skills, perspectives, and knowledge.
- Immerse yourself in diverse cultures: Experience different educational systems and cultural practices firsthand.
- Hone your cultural competence: Learn to effectively navigate and appreciate cultural differences.
Become a Global Leader in Education:
The Global Exchange Program on Education & Leadership, hosted by GEIST, is the perfect platform to:
- Sharpen your leadership skills: Network with peers worldwide, exchange ideas, and collaborate on innovative solutions.
- Gain valuable insights: Discover best practices from other educational institutions and implement them in your own context.
- Shape the future of education: Be a part of the global conversation shaping education for the future.
Program Fees
3 days USD 400 || 4 days USD 450 || 5 days USD 500
- Program Fee does not include air and visa fees.
- Program Fee includes accommodation, meals, Olympiad Registration fees, transportation related to the program.
Selection Process:
The program might implement a selection process to ensure a diverse and motivated group of participants through applications, essays, letters of recommendation, or interviews highlighting the applicant’s experience, leadership potential, and commitment to program goals.
Objectives:
- Enhance participants’ understanding of global educational challenges and best practices for addressing them.
- Develop leadership skills in areas like curriculum design, pedagogy, and educational technology.
- Foster intercultural understanding and communication skills for effective collaboration across borders.
- Equip educators with the ability to critically analyze and adapt innovative educational practices within their own contexts.
- Create a platform for educators to share knowledge, ideas, and resources with global peers.
- Encourage partnerships and collaborative projects focused on addressing educational needs for a sustainable future.
- Foster the growth of a supportive network of global educational leaders who can advocate for positive change.
- Stimulate the creation and implementation of innovative solutions to promote sustainable practices in education.
- Empower educators to take ownership and lead initiatives for change within their institutions and communities.
- Develop a shared vision for a sustainable future of education, emphasizing equity, access, and environmental responsibility.
Pre-Program Activities:
- Online Modules: Participants complete online modules on topics like global education challenges, sustainability in education, and cross-cultural communication.
- Mentorship Program: Connect participants with experienced educators to provide guidance and support.
- Needs Assessment: Identify areas of interest and expertise among participants to facilitate collaboration.
Program Activities:
- Workshops & Seminars: Experts in education, leadership, and sustainability lead interactive sessions.
- Cultural immersion Experiences: Homestays, school visits, and cultural events provide firsthand experiences of different educational systems.
- Project Development Teams: Participants collaborate in teams to develop innovative solutions for educational challenges.
- Networking Events: Facilitate interaction and relationship building among participants from diverse backgrounds.
- Global Collaboration Platforms: Create online forums and tools for participants to continue collaboration beyond the program
Post-Program Activities:
- Action Planning: Participants develop individual or team action plans to implement their projects within their own contexts.
- Mentorship Continuation: Continued guidance and support for participants as they put their plans into action.
- Alumni Network: Foster a long-term community of practice for ongoing collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Impact Measurement: Track the progress and impact of the program and its participants’ initiatives.
Target Audience:
- Educators: Teachers, principals, administrators, curriculum developers, and educational technology specialists with a passion for innovation and leadership.
- Experience Level: A mix of experienced educators who can share best practices and emerging leaders with strong potential for growth.
- Subject Areas: Open to educators from all subject areas who are committed to fostering a sustainable future through education.
Program Key Activities
- Joining mentoring sessions, workshops, seminars
- Be a part of the international conference on leadership in education
- Visit schools
- Meeting with the administrators, principals
- Cultural programs
- Visiting historic & attractive tourist places
- Meeting with local & international educational officials
- Round table discussion sessions
- Presentation/ showcase sessions
- Transboundary group sharing and idea-generation sessions
- Dialogue on educational policy, technology & upcoming interventions.
- Award, certificate & Recognition
- Gala dinner
Contact Information
Please contact us at the following numbers or email address:
Phone: +8801729230249
Email: info@geistfoundation.org
