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Cultural Diversity in Education Conference (CDEC)
Co-Charis: Devora Hellerstein and Mahmood Sindiani
Co-Charis: Devora Hellerstein and Mahmood Sindiani
This conference seminar brings together partners from Israel, Georgia, and Bulgaria for a cross-country dialogue on cultural diversity and interculturalism in higher education. Presenters will share their national and institutional cultural diversity landscape and perspectives on promoting inclusion and fostering intercultural understanding on campus. The seminar comprises a discussion on the practical role of teachers and technology in advancing intercultural education and practical workshops from the field. It reflects the conference’s commitment to regional cooperation and shared educational innovation.
27.5.25, Wingate Campus
09:30-10:00
Registration, Lobby
10:00 - 10:15
Introduction and Welcome, Room 506
10:15 - 11:45
Cultural Diversity and Interculturalism in Higher Education: A Cross-Country Dialogue,
Room 506
Registration, Lobby
10:00 - 10:15
Introduction and Welcome, Room 506
10:15 - 11:45
Cultural Diversity and Interculturalism in Higher Education: A Cross-Country Dialogue,
Room 506
The Case of Israel
Devora Hellerstein and Mahmood Sindiani
The Levinsky-Wingate Academic College, Israel
The Case of Georgia
Ia Jimshitashvili, Ekaterine Natsvlishvili, Ketevan Shashviashvili
Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University (TESAU), Georgia
The Case of Bulgaria
Leyla Dimitrova, Ina Vladova, and Nikola Nikolov
National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski", Bulgaria
11:45 - 12:15
Coffee Break, Room 309
12:15 - 13:45
Plenary Session , Danai Hall
Greetings, Ronnie Lidor, President of Levinsky-Wingate Academic College
Commoning Education: A Cultural, Pedagogical and Policy Shift Towards a Regeneration of
Education, Uri Kandel, Beit HaYa'ar, Merom HaGalil
13:45 - 14:00
Active Break, Room 201
14:00 - 14:45
Lunch, Room 264
14:45 - 15:30
College Tour
15:30 - 17:00
Interactive Guest Lecture, Room 506
Practical Applications: The Role of Teachers and Technology in Promoting Intercultural Education, Miri Shonfeld, TEC-MOFET, Kibbutzim College of Education, IAIE
17:00
Jaffa Tour
National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski", Bulgaria
11:45 - 12:15
Coffee Break, Room 309
12:15 - 13:45
Plenary Session , Danai Hall
Greetings, Ronnie Lidor, President of Levinsky-Wingate Academic College
Commoning Education: A Cultural, Pedagogical and Policy Shift Towards a Regeneration of
Education, Uri Kandel, Beit HaYa'ar, Merom HaGalil
13:45 - 14:00
Active Break, Room 201
14:00 - 14:45
Lunch, Room 264
14:45 - 15:30
College Tour
15:30 - 17:00
Interactive Guest Lecture, Room 506
Practical Applications: The Role of Teachers and Technology in Promoting Intercultural Education, Miri Shonfeld, TEC-MOFET, Kibbutzim College of Education, IAIE
17:00
Jaffa Tour
28.5.25, Levinsky Campus
8:30-9:00
Reception, Hallway (Adjacent to Room 437)
9:00 - 11:00
Workshops, Room 437
Wrestling and Chess as Sports Tools for Advancing Unity Amongst Multicultural Communities, Leyla Dimitrova and Nikola Nikolov, National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski", Bulgaria
The Importance of Diversity & Multicultural Awareness in Education of Future Public Administrators, Ekaterine Natsvlishvili, Ketevan Shashviashvili, and Ia Jimshitashvili, Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University (TESAU), Georgia
Harnessing Recreational Sports for Bridging Between Cultures, Mahmood Sindiani and Devora Hellerstein
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break, Hallway (Adjacent to Room 437)
11:30 - 12:00
Reflection and Future Collaboration, Room 437
12:00 - 12:45
Tour of the Pedagogical Technology Generator Center, Room 437
12:45 - 13:30
Lunch, Cafeteria
13:30
Jerusalem Tour
Reception, Hallway (Adjacent to Room 437)
9:00 - 11:00
Workshops, Room 437
Wrestling and Chess as Sports Tools for Advancing Unity Amongst Multicultural Communities, Leyla Dimitrova and Nikola Nikolov, National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski", Bulgaria
The Importance of Diversity & Multicultural Awareness in Education of Future Public Administrators, Ekaterine Natsvlishvili, Ketevan Shashviashvili, and Ia Jimshitashvili, Iakob Gogebashvili Telavi State University (TESAU), Georgia
Harnessing Recreational Sports for Bridging Between Cultures, Mahmood Sindiani and Devora Hellerstein
11:00 - 11:30
Coffee Break, Hallway (Adjacent to Room 437)
11:30 - 12:00
Reflection and Future Collaboration, Room 437
12:00 - 12:45
Tour of the Pedagogical Technology Generator Center, Room 437
12:45 - 13:30
Lunch, Cafeteria
13:30
Jerusalem Tour
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