Inclusion: Power of diversity united in our classrooms.
Promoting educational inclusion in Panama
The Council of Rectors of Panama and the Network of Inclusive Universities of Panama (Red de Universidades Inclusivas de Panamá -REUNIPA- are pleased to announce the event Inclusion: Power of diversity united in our classrooms. This initiative, which will take place from July 31 to August 04, 2023, has as its main objective to promote the importance of educational inclusion in the academic environment.
In an increasingly diverse world, it is crucial that our classrooms reflect and celebrate this diversity. Inclusion in education is not only about ensuring equal access to education, but also about creating an environment in which all students feel valued, respected and supported in their academic and personal development.
During this event, a series of activities will take place in the form of conferences, workshops and round tables, which will address different aspects of inclusion in education. We will count with the participation of national and international experts, who will share their knowledge and experiences, providing tools and practical strategies to promote inclusion in our classrooms.
Among the topics to be discussed are accessibility in Panama's universities, assistive technologies, human rights, discussions and successful experiences of educational inclusion at the national and international level.
The event Inclusion: Power of diversity united in our classrooms, will be attended by rectors, principals, teachers, researchers, students and professionals from the educational field who are interested in promoting inclusion in their institutions.
We extend an invitation to all educational institutions, government agencies, civil society organizations and the general public to join this important initiative in favor of educational inclusion. Together, we can build inclusive educational environments and empower all students to reach their full potential.
Program
DAY 1: July 31 - 2023
VIRTUAL MODE
Master of Ceremony:
Mag. Nuria Araguás - CRP
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. | INAUGURATION Dr. Joaquín Villar García, President - Council of Rectors of Panama - CRP. Mag. Miguel Atencio Avecilla, Deputy National Director of the National Secretariat for Disability - SENADIS Mag. Marcela Méndez, Representative - Executive Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Inter-University Network on Disability and Human Rights. |
| 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION Mag. Marcela Méndez, Coordinator, Commission on Accessibility and Disability Vicerrectorate - National University of Lanús, Argentina. |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | PHYSICAL ACCESSIBILITY OF UNIVERSITIES IN PANAMA Exhibitor: Architect Jorge Luis Ábrego Campos - CRU - Veraguas - U. Panama. |
| 11:00 – 12:00 noon. | PRESENTATION OF THE SENADIS MANUAL Exhibitor: Architect Jorge Luis Ábrego Campos - CRU - Veraguas - U. Panama. |
| 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL DEVELOPMENT Exhibitor: Architect Jorge Luis Ábrego Campos - CRU - Veraguas - U. Panama. |
| 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. | Pause |
| 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. | GOOD PRACTICES Exhibitor: Architect Jorge Luis Ábrego Campos - CRU - Veraguas - U. Panama. |
DAY 2: August 1st - 2023
HYBRID MODE
UNIVERSITY: UTP
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:05 a.m. | Welcoming Remarks by the Host University: UTP Authority |
| 9:05 - 10:30 a.m. | ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CLASSROOM Speaker Mgtr. Publio Arjona, Director of Informatics - SENADIS |
| 10:30 - 12:00 noon. | Building digital bridges: the power of accessible websites, Mag. Bridgette Sender |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | NEW TECHNOLOGIES - CASE STUDY Learning with Blue Bot Speaker: Eng. Miguel Charris |
| 2:30-3:15 p.m. | NEW TECHNOLOGIES Social Robotics - Part 1 Dr. Víctor López – UTP |
| 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. | Pause |
| 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. | NEW TECHNOLOGIES Social Robotics - Part 2 Dr. Víctor López – UTP |
DAY 3: August 2 - 2023 - USMA
HYBRID MODE
UNIVERSITY: USMA
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:05 a.m. | Welcoming Remarks by the Host University: USMA Authority |
| 9:05 - 10:00 a.m. | HUMAN RIGHTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION Advances in inclusive policies in universities Mag. Carlos Lee - USMA |
| 10:00 - 12:00 noon. | The Importance of Human Rights in Criminal Defense Speaker: Mag. Khumar Villalobos - Public Defender Judicial Branch |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | An approach to the rights of persons deprived of liberty with disabilities in the Republic of Panama Speaker: Mgtr. Roberto Sánchez - Judge of Compliance Judicial Body |
| 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. | Pause |
| 3:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Gender and Criminal Law Speaker: Mag. Tania Saavedra - Public Prosecutor's Office |
DAY 4: August 3rd - 2023
HYBRID MODE
UNIVERSITY: UTP
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:05 a.m. | Welcoming Remarks by the Host University: UTP Authority |
CONVERSATORY
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| 9:05 - 10:00 a.m. | INDIGENOUS PEOPLE Ngäbe: Prof. David Binns, Lic. Mitzel Casses Guna: Lic. Taira Stanley Emberá Wounaan: General Chief Leonides Cunanpio Moderator: Mag. Bernardo Jaén UTP |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | AFRODESCENDANTS Eng. Ligia Grenald, Founder and General Manager of SPEAK Prof. Verónica Fort, Vice-President of the Society of Friends of the Afro-Antillean Museum of Panama -SAMAAP- Professor Alberto Barrow - UDELAS Moderator: Mag. Adagilsa Espinosa – USMA |
| 11:00 – 12:00 noon. | DISABILITY AND HEALTH
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| 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. | WOMEN
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| 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. | Pause |
| 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. | MIGRANTS The issue of migration and migrants as human beings
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DAY 5: August 4 - 2023
PRESENTIAL MODE
UNIVERSITY: UMECIT,
Founders Headquarters - Via Simón Bolívar
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Closure
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| 9:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m. | STRATEGIC ALLIANCES Objective: Create a space to make agreements/partnerships. STANDS |