TEC Center Symposium
From Meeting between Worlds to Cultural Competence
Chair: Dr. Revital Cohen Liverant- Ono Academic College, Givaat Washington Academic College of Education & TEC Center
Participants:
- Dr. Jen Sundick- David Yellin Academic College, Dr. Manal Yazbak Abu Ahmad- Sakhnin Academic College, TEC Center & IAIE Board Member & Dr. Efi Weinberger Peri Achva Academic College.
- Dr. Ronit Ben-Simon: Kaye College for Teacher Education, Dr. Remah Abu Ahmad- Kaleifa: The Arab Academic College for Teacher Education & Dr. Abeer Salameh- Matar: Sakhnin College for Teacher Education
- Dr. Revital Liverant- Cohen – Ono Academic College, Givaat Washington Academic College of Education & TEC Center, Dr. Ghada Wattad, Levinsky Wingate Academic Center, Dr. Smadar Urstain, Levinsky Wingate Academic Center & Dr. Ohr Margalit-Levinsky Wingate Academic Center, Israeli Hope and Anti-Racism Officer
- Prof. Miri Shonfeld-Miri Shonfeld- Head of TEC Center, Seminar Kibbutzim Secretary General, IAIE, Dr. Wafa Zedan- Arab Academic College of Education in Haifa & TEC Center & Dr. Enas Qadan, Al-qasemi Academy
- Dr. Wafa Zedan- Arab Academic College of Education in Haifa & TEC Center, Dr. Ariel Freundlitch- Achva Academic College, Dr. Galia Ran, Kibbutzim College & Huwaida Alatawna, Kaye College
This symposium will showcase the research conducted by the TEC Center across its various courses, highlighting the innovative approaches and findings that emerge from its educational programs. Attendees will gain insights into the specific courses offered, each designed to promote deep learning and practical application of concepts related to intercultural competence and collaboration.
In addition to presenting the research, the symposium will outline the diverse activities associated with these courses, including hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, and community engagement initiatives. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how these activities enhance the learning experience and foster real-world applications of cultural competence.
The symposium will feature presentations from faculty and researchers who will discuss their methodologies, key findings, and the implications of their work for both educators and practitioners. There will also be opportunities for interactive discussions, allowing participants to engage directly with the presenters, ask questions, and share their own experiences.
By the end of the symposium, attendees will have a comprehensive understanding of the TEC Center’s contributions to the field of intercultural education, as well as practical insights into how these courses and activities can be leveraged to promote effective cross-cultural communication and collaboration in various contexts.