The seminar will take place from 17-22 May 2010 at the International Centre for Educational Studies (CIEP) in Sèvres, near Paris.

 It will address inquiry-based science education issues, strategies for innovation in educational practices and strategies for generalization into educational systems, and is supported by the Directorate for Global Affairs, Development and Partnerships of the French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Directorate for European and International Affairs and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education.

This meeting is intended for 50 trainers and decision-makers of foreign educational systems (outside Europe), wishing to get acquainted with the methods and the tools developed in France. The objective is to support them in the renewal of science education and the implementation of an inquiry-based approach in class in their country.  Training fees and full accommodation costs are entirely covered for the duration of the seminar. International travel expenses and visa fees, if applicable, are not covered.

Related information on the seminar, in French and English, is available on the following website:  www.lamap.fr/seminaire.

For more information, contact  Raynald Belay, International officer: raynald.belay@inrp.fr