Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce

27-28 June 2024 Faculty of Philology

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming international conference on “Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce”. The conference is interdisciplinary, it will cover a diverse range of fields and perspectives on the development of critical thinking skills in different academic fields at universities and labour market institutions. Showcasing the holistic approach, the conference aims to explore the vital role of critical thinking in diverse academic disciplines and its significance in the ever-evolving landscape of labour market institutions.

The conference aims to bridge the gap between universities and labour market institutions, fostering a culture of critical thinking that thrives in the classroom and enhances professional growth in the workplace. This conference will serve as a platform for educators, researchers, and labour market professionals from diverse fields to explore innovative strategies, and share best practices and collaborate on integrating critical thinking skills into educational curricula.

Program


Keynote Forum

9:30 – 10:15


Keynote forum

10:15 – 11:00


Keynote Forum

11:15 – 12:00

Dimitris Pnevmatikos (Professor in the Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Western Macedonia)


Keynote Forum

12:00 – 12:45


Panel Session - Critical Thinking Development in Teacher Training Programmes

14.00 – 17.15


Panel Session - Critical Thinking Development in the Studies of Medicine

14.00 – 17.15


Panel Session - Critical Thinking Development in the Studies of Economics 

14.00 – 17.15


Keynote Forum

9:00 – 9:45


Keynote Forum

9:45 – 10:30


Keynote Forum

10:30 – 11:15


Keynote Forum

11:30 – 12:15


Keynote Forum

12:15 – 13:00


Panel Session - Critical Thinking Development in Foreign Language Teaching 

14.00 – 17.15


Panel Session - Critical Thinking Development in Literary and Intercultural Studies 

14.00 – 17.15


Panel Session - Critical Thinking Development in Mathematics and IT Studies 

14.00 – 17.15