ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions. ***************************************************************************** Hi Bob, Your email gives me the opportunity to mention another session dealing with a similar subject. On Tuesday 10/21 at 9.00am we speak about an international perspective of informal learning. The participants of your workshop are very welcome to join us in room 106/ab of the convention center and if there is anyone wanting to report about the outcomes of your work, we will all appreciate it. Best, Walter -----Original Message----- From: Informal Science Education Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robert Russell Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:14 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Open slots for Friday preconference workshop: Informal Science & Latinos ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions. **************************************************************************** * The Self-Reliance Foundation has organized a preconference workshop for the upcoming ASTC Conference in Philadelphia. The workshop will focus on informal science education and Latinos. Specific presentations and small group discussions will be held on involving Latino parents, current research on Latino participation in science museums and other informal environments, and collaboration with Latino-focused science programs in the U.S. and Latin America. There are two open spacess in the workshop. (Maximum enrollment is 30). If you would like to attend, please email me and I will let you know if there is a space. (Bob Russell, [log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) ; or 202-997-5539. A more detailed description of the workshop is provided below: INFORMAL SCIENCE & LATINOS PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP Friday, October 24 10 AM-4PM Convention Center, Room 104A Information/Questions: Bob Russell, 202-997-5539 (cell phone); [log in to unmask] (mailto:[log in to unmask]) AGENDA 10 am - 10:30: Introductions, overview: “Latinos and Informal Science Education” Presenter: Bob Russell, Director, Science & Health Programs, Acceso Hispano An overview of current issues concerning Latinos and informal science education. 10:30 - 12 Noon. Theme I: Involving Latino Families in Science Education Presenter: Maite Arce, Senior Director of Policy and Programs, Acceso Hispano Breakout Group Leaders: Maite Arce & Malu Jimenez (Senior Programs Director, Self-Reliance Foundation) An overview of challenges and opportunities regarding the involvement of Latino parents in education, followed by small group discussions centered on identifying the key challenges and opportunities for science centers in engaging the involvement of Latino families. 12 Noon-12:30. Lunch break (box lunches provided) 12:30-2 PM Theme II: Current Research on Latinos & Informal Science Presenter: Cecilia Garibay, Garibay Group Breakout Group Leaders: Cecilia Garibay & Maddie Zeigler (grant development consultant & former senior education staff member at New Mexico Museum of Natural History) An overview of the cultural and methodological issues involved in conducting research on informal science learning and Latinos, followed by small discussions designed to identify key research questions that can contribute to developing a research agenda on these issues. 2-3:30 PM: Theme III: Opportunities for Collaboration Presenters: Alejandra León-Castellá, Executive Director, Red-POP (network of science centers and science education programs in Latin America; Bob Russell An introduction to: (1) Red-POP and Latin American science centers and their resources; and (2) several programs developed by U.S. science centers for Latino families, followed by small group discussions on opportunities for collaboration with these projects and organizations. Breakout Group Leaders: Alejandra León-Castellá and Bob Russell 3:30 - 4 PM: Report back from groups on key themes Bob Russell, Moderator Robert L. Russell, Ph.D. Project Director, Celebra la Ciencia & ConCiencia/Hispanic Science Newswire (202) 997-5539 (cell, reach me here at all times) [log in to unmask] _www.celebralaciencia.org_ (http://www.celebralaciencia.org/) _www.selfreliancefoundation.org_ (http://www.selfreliancefoundation.org/) Acceso Hispano/Self-Reliance Foundation 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 700****new address Washington, DC 20036 **************New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002) *********************************************************************** For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org. 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