Canadian Council on Learning | Conseil Canadien sur l'Apprentissage

This event is co-sponsored by the Banff International Conference on Behavioural Science, the Early Childhood Learning Knowledge Centre, the Centre of Excellence for Early Childhood Development, and the Canadian Language and Literacy Research Network.

The Banff International Conference brings together outstanding behavioural scientist, professional and policy experts in a forum where they can present and discuss data related to emergent issues in research and application.

This 3-day conference will gather key international researchers who will review effective early learning programs on language and literacy, numeracy and social learning. The morning sessions will review specific areas of these programs (the golden standards of effective programs, the effects of these programs, implementation issues and gaps in research), the afternoon workshops will allow participants to go further into specific programs, and the evening plenary sessions will introduce participants to a discussion on the implications of related data and recommendations for Canadian policy program planning.

Purpose of the Banff International Conferences
To provide a forum where researchers, practitioners and policy makers can interact to discuss contemporary practice and research. Our 40th conference is organized by the Banff International Conferences on Behavioural Science, a non-profit organization.

Confirmed keynote speakers
Language et litteracy :
Catherine Snow, Harvard University
Janette Pelletier, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto
Luigi Girolametto, University of Toronto and Elaine Weitzman, Hanen Centre
Numeracy:
Doug Clements, The State University of New York at Buffalo
Arthur Baroody, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sharon Griffin, Clark University
Socialization:
Ron Prinz, University of South Carolina
Arthur Reynolds, University of Minnesota
Ted Taylor, Oregon Research Institute
Joseph Sparling, Georgetown University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Format
The Banff Conferences have pioneered the 'conference of colleagues' format for professional and scientific meetings. Registration is limited and the program is designed for both formal and informal interactions among all participants. Plenary sessions and workshops are presented by individuals renowned for the excellence of their applied acumen or research. Conversation hours, poster session, banquet, sightseeing expeditions, and cross-country and downhill ski trips provide the opportunity to interact with colleagues in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Location
The Conference is held at the Banff Centre, in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The Centre provides a comfortable setting nestled in one of the most picturesque environments in North America, convenient to skiing and other forms of outdoor recreation.

Please note that our conference has been approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to provide Continuing Education credits. Attendance at each workshop will provide 3 CE credits.

» For more information visit the conference Website.