The 5th International Conference on Teacher Education and Professional Development (InCoTEPD)
in collaboration with SEAMEO and JETA
Theme
"Teachers' Professional Development in the Age of AI"
UNY Auditorium, June 25 - 26, 2024
ABOUT CONFERENCE
The 5th International Conference on Teacher Education and Professional Development (InCoTEPD) hosted by Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) in 2024 in collaboration with the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), and Jogja English Teacher Association (JETA), represents a significant milestone in the realm of educational discourse and professional development.
Against the backdrop of rapid globalization, technological advancement, and evolving educational paradigms, the conference serves as a crucial platform for educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to converge, exchange insights, and explore innovative approaches in teacher education and professional development. By harnessing the collective expertise and experiences of participants from diverse backgrounds and geographical regions, the conference aims to address the multifaceted challenges facing educators and to leverage opportunities for collaborative learning and growth.
The collaboration between UNY, SEAMEO, and JETA underscores a shared commitment to advancing the quality and effectiveness of teacher education programs, particularly in the context of Southeast Asia. By pooling resources, networks, and expertise, the partners seek to amplify the impact of the conference and facilitate deeper engagement with pressing issues and emerging trends in education. Through a rich tapestry of keynote speeches, panel discussions, paper presentations, workshops, and networking sessions, the conference aims to foster critical dialogue, share empirical research findings, and inspire actionable strategies to enhance teaching quality, student learning outcomes, and educational equity. Moreover, it provides a platform for participants to forge meaningful connections, establish partnerships, and catalyze collaborative initiatives that transcend institutional and national boundaries.
By bringing together stakeholders with diverse perspectives and expertise, the conference aims to catalyze transformative change in teacher education and professional development practices, thereby contributing to the cultivation of a skilled, motivated, and culturally responsive teaching workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of 21st-century learners.
In short, the 5th International Conference on Teacher Education and Professional Development, convened by UNY in collaboration with SEAMEO and JETA, exemplifies a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity in education, serving as a beacon of inspiration and empowerment for educators across the region and beyond.
AIMS
This international conference is aimed at:
- Providing a forum for experts, lecturers, teachers, students and the government to share and update knowledge, experiences related to teacher education and professional development, and establish mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Producing quality scientific papers published at Scopus indexed journals.
- Building mutual and beneficial networking among institutions in the context of teacher professional development.
