Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce
Nurturing Critical Minds: Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Education and the Workforce
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.
Keynote speakers
Alistair Starling
Co-Founder and Managing Director of the European Diplomats
Luís Sebastião
Associate Professor in the Department of Pedagogy and Education, Director of the Center for Research in Education and Psychology, University of Évora
Dimitris Pnevmatikos
Professor in the Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Western Macedonia
Erika Vaiginienė
Associate professor in the Department of Business, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Vilnius University
Inga Jončienė
Head of Business Development at Alliance for Recruitment
Adam Mastandrea
Assistant Professor in the Department of Foreign Language Teaching and Research, Institute of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Philology, Vilnius University
Daiva Penkauskienė
Director of Modern Didactics Center, Associate Professor in the Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Mykolas Romeris University
Sandra Kairė
Associate Professor, Director of the Institute of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Philosophy, Vilnius University
Kay Hemmerling
Dr Kay Hemmerling, Chairman at the Institute for Moral-Democratic Competence (IMDC e.V.)
Programme
Programme
Daiva Penkauskienė
Director of Modern Didactics Center, Associate Professor in the Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work, Mykolas Romeris University
Daiva Penkauskienė is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Educational Sciences and Social Work at Mykolas Romeris University. Her primary research focus revolves around critical thinking and its development. Collaborating with colleagues, she has contributed to the preparation and publication of over 20 articles, methodological resources, learning tools, and books on this subject. Notably, one of her recent works is the monograph titled "Critical Thinking in Higher Education and Labour Market," which was published by Peter Lang. In addition to her research endeavors, Daiva Penkauskienė actively engages in teaching, offering a course on the "Development of Critical Thinking" to university students. She also integrates the development of critical thinking skills into other subjects that she teaches. Beyond academia, Daiva Penkauskienė is a founding director of the non-governmental organization "Modern Didactics Centre." This organization's primary initiative is the "Development of Critical Thinking" program, which is continuously refined and implemented across all educational levels and settings. Furthermore, the organization is a founding member of the international consortium "Reading and Writing for Critical Thinking," in which Daiva Penkauskienė has previously served as a board member and chairperson. Her dedication to advancing critical thinking education both locally and globally underscores her commitment to fostering intellectual growth and empowerment within educational communities.
Presentation title: Concept and Context of Critical Thinking in Higher Education
