2nd NIE-AHES Home Economics Symposium 2008
Home Economics as a Foundation for Human Capital Development
Announcement and Call for Abstracts
7 March 2008
Hosted by
National Institute of Education,
Nanyang Technological University Singapore
About AHES
AHES is an independent organization of home economists including HE educators who are dedicated to develop our students’ knowledge, skills and instil values for the betterment of the quality of life for self, family and the community, in our rapidly advancing consumer society. AHES aspires to provide professional development opportunities for all HE educators to stay ahead of the latest development in our field that encompasses food, nutrition, family and consumer studies. We welcome all to contribute to the success of our Symposium.
Symposium Programme
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Time |
Programme |
0800 |
Registration |
0900 |
Arrival of Guest-of-Honour |
0905 |
Opening Address by GOH |
0915 |
Keynote – Consumer Economics by Dr Tahira Hira |
1000 |
Prof Leo Tan – Home Economics in the Current Education Landscape |
1045 |
Morning tea (Browsing of posters presentation and Edupreneur Fair) |
1110 |
Dr Bervyn Lee – Home Economics and the Health Programmes |
1145 |
Dr Wong Mun Loke – Evaluating Home Economics Programmes in Schools |
1230 |
Lunch (Browsing of posters presentation and Edupreneur Fair) |
1415 |
Dr Tahira Hira – Extension programmes and the community |
1450 |
Asst Prof Vesa J Kangaslahti – Developing marketing and entrepreneurial skills |
1535 |
Afternoon tea |
1545 |
Curriculum Planning and Development Division – Strategies for HE Educators |
1630 |
Closing Remarks |
Symposium Details
Date: 7 March 2008
Venue: National Institute of Education, NTU. LT1
Registration Fees: The registration fee includes admission to all sessions of the symposium, tea breaks, lunch and a certificate of attendance.
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$120 (with valid membership) |
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$160 |
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Above-stated registration fees apply. Student helpers allowed (max. 2 per school). No lunch and conference bag for student helpers. |
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$50 per student (incl. lunch and conference bag) |
Presentation Formats
Poster Presentation: Poster presentations allow presenters to present their research/ school programmes on a poster to be put up at the exhibition area for viewing. Time will be allocated for all authors of poster presentations to share their research/ school programmes with participants in an informal setting.
Edupreneur Fair: External vendors will be invited to set up booths at the exhibition area to showcase HE-related programmes suitable for schools. Schools that have worked with suitable vendors are encouraged to submit programmes for showcase at the Edupreneurs Fair. These may include:
- Food Science and Technology Programmes
- Food Entrepreneurship Programmes
- Nutrition and Health Programmes
- Local or Overseas HE Educational Fieldtrips
Poster Presentation
The Association of Home Economists Singapore (AHES) invites authors to submit abstracts for poster presentations at the Home Economics (HE) Symposium 2008. Abstracts are welcomed in any area of HE education, including those that incorporate the symposium theme Home Economics as a Foundation for Human Capital Development.The sub-themes can take any of the following strands:
- Family and Consumer Studies
- Nutrition and Health
- Food Science and Technology
- School based HE Education Programmes
- Innovation and Enterprise in Home Economics
- Holistic Health Framework
Call for Abstracts for Poster Presentation
You may submit abstracts from any of the following:
- Abstract for Academic or Professional Research
Research papers relevant to the theme of the symposium will be considered based on: research aims, methodology used, data collected, key findings and potential application of results. Recent graduates in tertiary Food and Nutrition programmes are encouraged to present their thesis/ dissertation projects on topics related to the theme or sub-themes of the symposium.
- Abstract for sharing of HE School Program
HE educators are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts to share good programmes, teaching pedagogy and classroom tools. Submissions relevant to the theme or sub-themes of the symposium will be considered based on educational objectives, description of pedagogy/teaching tools used, evaluation and potential usefulness to other educators.
- Proposal for showcase of program at Edupreneur Fair
Please provide a brief write-up if you intend to set up a booth at the Edupreneur Fair to showcase a program in which your school teamed up with an external organization. Representatives from the organization are strongly encouraged to be present at your booth to interact with participants.
Guidelines for Abstract Submission
The submitted abstract must be no more than 250 words.
At the top of the page, please include your full name, school, email, contact number and title of submission.
Authors may submit more than 1 abstract, submit each abstract separately.
Abstract Submission Deadline
All abstracts for poster presentations and the Edupreneur Fair must be submitted by 10 Feb 2008 to the Chairperson of the Organising Committee, Ms Johannah Soo, at johannah.soo@nie.edu.sg.
This event will be an important meeting place for HE educators, researchers, scholars, professionals, service providers and related organizations to exchange ideas and open opportunities for collaboration. We believe that both presenters and participants will benefit greatly through this symposium. Act now and register as this is a great opportunity for knowledge enhancement, professional development, networking and dialogue of new directions and novel ideas, and to further define our role as Home Economists in this new economy.
For more information, please contact:
Ms Johannah Soo
johannah.soo@nie.edu.sg
(65) 6790 3827
Ms Ng Wei Qi
ng_wei_qi@moe.edu.sg
(65) 64493265
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at HE Symposium 2008!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Tahira K. Hira
Executive Assistant to the President
Iowa State University
Dr. Tahira K. Hira serves as special and confidential advisor to Iowa State President Gregory Geoffroy, as well as representing the president’s office to the university at large. In addition, Dr. Hira helps oversee external affairs offices such as the Alumni Association, the Athletic Department, University Relations, and University Marketing, including the planning and scheduling of special events. A professor of Personal Finance and Consumer Economics, she was Associate Vice Provost for ISU Extension before assuming her current position in 2001.
Dr. Hira received her PhD from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1976 and joined Iowa State University in 1980. She is internationally known for her research in consumer bankruptcy, consumer credit, the social and psychological aspects of borrowing among middle- and high-income Americans, the impact of gambling on family financial well-being, and credit use among college students, including student loans. She created Iowa State’s Financial Counseling Clinic, which conducts research and provides hands-on experience in research and counseling to both graduate and undergraduate students. She is founding president of the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE).
Dr. Hira has been cited in many national and international papers, as well as on television and radio shows. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2004 University of Missouri Distinguished Alumni Award and Iowa State Board of Regents Award for Faculty Excellence in 1996. She has served on several national committees and boards, including the Institute of the Certified Financial Planners (ICFP), the Board of Standards and Practices for the Certified Financial Planners (CFP board), and the National Foundation for Consumer Credit (NFCC). Dr. Hira currently serves as president of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS).
Information on Dr Hira from http://www.eng.iastate.edu/tkhira/