The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii (IICEHawaii) is a multidisciplinary conference held concurrently with The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities in Hawaii (IICAH). Keynote, Featured and Spotlight Speakers will provide a variety of perspectives from different academic and professional backgrounds. Registration for either of these conferences permits attendance in both.
This page provides details of featured presentations, the conference schedule and other programming. For more information about presenters, please visit the Speakers page.
Conference Outline
Location: Hawaii Convention Center (3F)
17:00-19:00: Pre-Conference Check-in & Welcome Reception | 319B & Children’s Courtyard Children’s Courtyard
This is a free event open to all registered delegates.
The Welcome Reception is the perfect opportunity for conference delegates to get a head start on the conference and make valuable connections with other attendees. The Welcome Reception will feature live music from Kings Kalohelani.
Location: Hawaii Convention Center (3F)
09:00-10:00: Conference Check-in & Coffee | Room 319A
10:00-10:05: Announcements | 320 Theatre
10:05-10:25: Cultural Presentation | 320 Theatre
10:25-11:00: Welcome Address & Recognition of IAFOR Scholarship Winners | 320 Theatre
11:00-11:45: Featured Interview | 320 Theatre
Questions of Education, Curation and Artificial Intelligence
Kālewa Correa, Smithsonian Institution, United States
Joseph Haldane, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan
11:45-12:00: Conference Photograph | Grand Staircase
12:00-13:00: Conference Poster Session 1 | 3F Hallway
13:00-14:00: Lunch Break
14:00-14:45: Panel Presentation | 320 Theatre
Practical Approaches to AI in Academia
Paul McKimmy, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, United States
Chih-Pu Dai, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, United States
Dorothy Hirata, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, United States
Michael Menchaca, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, United States (Moderator)
14:50-15:35: Panel Presentation | 320 Theatre
Hawaiian Culture and Learning from the Ocean
Esprit Saucier, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, United States
Kali Fermantez, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, United States
Tialei Scanlan, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, United States (Moderator)
15:40-16:25: Panel Presentation | 320 Theatre
Moananuiākea – A Voyage for Earth
Mark K. Ellis, Polynesian Voyaging Society, United States
Kai Hoshijo, Polynesian Voyaging Society, United States
Robin Watson, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, United States (Moderator)
16:30-17:30: Conference Poster Session 2 | 3F Hallway
19:00-21:00: Conference Dinner | Roy’s Waikiki
This is an optional ticketed event
Location: Hawaii Convention Center (3F)
08:30-09:30: Check-in & Coffee | Room 319
09:30-11:10: Onsite Parallel Session 1
Room 317B: IICE2024 | Teaching Experiences & Modern Contemporary Issues
Room 318A: IICE2024 | Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice & Praxis
Room 318B: IICE2024 | Curriculum, Learning & Teaching Methods in STEM
Room 321A: IICE2024 | Comparative Learning Methods
Room 321B: IICE2024 | Education Policy
Room 322A: IICE2024 | Multilingual, Multicultural, and Inclusivity in Education
Room 322B: IICAH2024 | Teaching and Learning
Room 323A: IICAH2024 | Arts - Arts Theory & Criticism
Room 323B: IICAH2024 | Media, Film Studies, Theatre, Communication
11:10-11:25: Coffee Break | Room 319
11:25-12:40: Onsite Parallel Session 2
Room 317B: IICE2024 | Literacy & Contemporary Issues
Room 318A: IICE2024 | Foreign Language Education
Room 318B: IICE2024 | STEM Education
Room 321A: IICE2024 | Future Skills & Leadership in Higher Education
Room 321B: IICE2024 | AI in Education
Room 322A: IICE2024 | Design, Implementation & Assessment of Innovative Technologies in Education
Room 322B: IICAH2024 | Teaching and Learning
Room 323A: IICAH2024 | Arts - Teaching and Learning the Arts
Room 323B: IICAH2024 | Media, Film Studies, Theatre, Communication
12:40-12:55: Coffee Break | Room 319
12:55-13:45: Onsite Parallel Session 3 (Workshop Session)
Room 317B: Workshop | Action Planning for Leading Institutions Toward Anti-racism
Room 318A: Workshop | Circle Work as a Relational Pedagogical Praxis to Facilitate Co-learning, Peer Support and Decolonization Within Higher Education
Room 318B: Workshop | Scenario-Based Learning – The Key to Higher Ed Online Learning Success
Room 321A: Workshop | Clashing Consciousness: A Counseling Psychology Educators Guide to Controversial Sexuality Issues
Room 321B: Workshop | Embedding Restorative Practices into Strategic DEI Efforts in Higher Education
Room 322A: Workshop | A New Face to Study Abroad: The Access, Attainment and Acquisition of International Education for Underrepresented Students
Room 322B: Workshop | Exquisite Approaches to Education: Dream Writing and Illuminated Text Workshop
Room 323A: Workshop | Metamorphosis of Education: How Cross-Cultural Communication and Inter-Humanism Help Bridge the Achievement Gap
Room 323B: Workshop | Treaty Learning Journey (TLJ) – Let’s Talk Truth (with Practical Applications for Educators)
13:45-14:00: Coffee Break | Room 319
14:00-15:40: Onsite Parallel Session 4
Room 317B: IICE2024 | Education & Contemporary Issues: Culture and Community
Room 318A: IICE2024 | Foreign Language Education
Room 318B: IICE2024 | Teaching & Learning Experiences in STEM
Room 321A: IICE2024 | Comparative Teaching & Learning Practices
Room 321B: IICE2024 | Student Engagement and Motivations
Room 322A: IICE2024 | Perspectives & Concerns in Education
Room 322B: IICAH2024 | Teaching and Learning
Room 323A: IICAH2024 | Arts - Literary Arts Practices
Room 323B: IICAH2024 | Philosophy, Ethics, Consciousness
15:40-15:55: Coffee Break | Room 319
15:55-17:35: Onsite Parallel Session 5
Room 317B: IICE2024 | Education & Community: Inclusivity, Implications, and Perspectives
Room 318A: IICE2024 | Foreign Language Education
Room 318B: IICE2024 | Communication Skills Development
Room 321A: IICE2024 | Professional Training, Development & Concerns in Education
Room 321B: IICE2024 | Student Support in Perspectives
Room 322A: IICE2024 | Dynamics of the Teaching Profession
Room 322B: IICAH2024 | Environment & Humanities
Room 323A: IICAH2024 | Arts - Other Arts
Room 323B: IICAH2024 | Religion, Spirituality
17:35-18:35: Cultural Event | Room 323C
E Hele Mai a Hula: A Hawaiian Music and Dance Workshop (Part 1 of 2)
Carolee Nishi, Hula Hui O Kapunahala (HHK), United States
This is a free event open to all registered delegates.
Carolee Nishi, a kumu hula at Hula Hui O Kapunahala, has dedicated over five decades to teaching Hawaiian Studies and hula at the Nu‘uanu YMCA. Her journey includes a 41-year career at United Airlines, part-time work at Liberty House, and over 20 years teaching Hawaiian Studies in Hawaii's public schools. Carolee's teaching philosophy emphasises inclusivity and gratitude over competition. She imparts life lessons alongside Hawaiian language, music, dance, and cultural values. Recognised as a Living Treasure of Hawaii in 2020, Carolee is celebrated for her commitment to community service and preserving Hawaiian culture.
Location: Hawaii Convention Center (3F)
08:30-09:30: Check-in & Coffee | Room 319
09:30-11:10: Onsite Parallel Session 1
Room 317B: IICE2024 | Comparative Teaching Experiences & Education
Room 318A: IICE2024 | Comparative Research on Reading
Room 318B: IICE2024 | Online Education: Implications & Perspectives
Room 321A: IICE2024 | Language Teaching & Learning
Room 321B: IICE2024 | Primary & Secondary Education
Room 322A: IICE2024 | International Education & Exchange
Room 322B: IICAH2024 | Science, Environment, & the Humanities
Room 323A: IICAH2024 | Social, Political, & Community Agendas in the Arts
Room 323B: IICE2024 | Curriculum Design & Development
11:10-11:25: Coffee Break | Room 319
11:25-12:40: Onsite Parallel Session 2
Room 317B: IICE2024 | Higher Education
Room 318A: IICE2024 | Educational Research & Learning Experiences
Room 318B: IICE2024 | Higher Education
Room 321A: IICE2024 | Skills Development
Room 321B: IICAH2024 | Nurturing Creativity & Innovation
Room 322A: IICE2024 | Mind, Brain & Psychology within Educational Contexts
Room 322B: IICAH2024 | AI & Education in Practice
Room 323A: IICAH2024 | History/Historiography
Room 323B: IICE2024 | Professional Training, Development & Concerns in Education
12:40-12:55: Coffee Break | Room 319
12:55-14:35: Onsite Parallel Session 3
Room 317B: IICE2024 | Assessment Theories & Methodologies
Room 318A: IICE2024 | Foreign Language Education
Room 318B: IICE2024 | Leadership in Education
Room 321A: IICE2024 | Education & AI
Room 321B: IICE2024 | Inclusivity in Higher Education
Room 322A: IICE2024 | Foreign Language Education & AI
Room 322B: IICAH2024 | History/Historiography
Room 323A: IICAH2024 | Literature/Literary Studies
Room 323B: IICAH2024 | Issues on Learners' Wellbeing & Psychology
14:35-14:50: Coffee Break | Room 319
14:50-16:30: Onsite Parallel Session 4
Room 317B: IICE | Languages & Curriculum Design
Room 318A: IICE | Well-being in Education
Room 318B: IICE | Gifted Education, Special Education & Disability
Room 321A: IICE | Foreign Language Education
Room 321B: IICE | Design, Implementation & Assessment of Innovative Technologies in Education
Room 322A: IICE | E-learning: Strategies & Practices
Room 322B: IICAH | Media Arts Practices
Room 323A: IICAH | Literature/Literary Studies
Room 323B:
- Roundtable: Ethnic Studies Pedagogies in These Times
- Workshop: Data Access as a Critical Tool in Education, Training and Career Development
16:30:16:45: Onsite Closing Session | Room 318B
16:45-17:45: Cultural Event | Room 323C
E Hele Mai a Hula: A Hawaiian Music and Dance Workshop (Part 2 of 2)
Carolee Nishi, Hula Hui O Kapunahala (HHK), United States
Location: Online via Zoom
13:10-13:15: Message from IAFOR
13:15-14:55: Online Parallel Session 1
Room A (Live Stream): IICAH2024 | Arts Theory & Criticism
Room B (Live Stream): IICAH2024 | Media Arts & Practices
Room C (Live Stream): IICE2024 | Education & Differences: Learner's Diversity & Inclusivity
Room D (Live Stream): IICE2024 | Mind, Brain, Psychology: Higher Education
Room E (Live Stream): IICE2024 | Policy, Leadership & Experiences
14:55-15:10 Break
15:10:16:25: Online Parallel Session 2
Room A (Live Stream): IICAH2024 | Teaching and Learning
Room B (Live Stream): IICAH2024 | Political Science, Politics
Room C (Live Stream): IICE2024 | Foreign Languages Education
Room D (Live Stream): IICE2024 | international & Intercultural Issues in Education
Room E (Live Stream): IICE2024 | Innovative Technologies in Education
16:25-16:40: Break
16:40-18:20: Online Parallel Session 3
Room A (Live Stream): IICAH2024 | Sexuality, Gender & Families
Room B (Live Stream): IICAH2024 | Visual Arts Practices
Room C (Live Stream): IICE2024 | Interdisciplinary Humanities
Room D (Live Stream): IICE2024 | Teaching & Learning Experiences
Room E (Live Stream): IICE2024 | Education Policy, Leadership & Management
18:20-18:35: Break
18:35-19:50: Online Parallel Session 4
Room A (Live Stream): IICAH2024 | Ethnicity, Difference, Identity
Room B (Live Stream): IICAH2024 | Media Arts Practices: Television, Multimedia
Room C (Live Stream): IICAH2024 | Religion, Spirituality
Room D (Live Stream): No Session
Room E (Live Stream): No Session
19:50-19:55: Message from IAFOR
The draft version of the Conference Programme will be available online on November 21, 2024. All registered delegates will be notified of this publication by email.
*Please be aware that the above schedule may be subject to change.
Conference Programme & Abstract Book
The online version of the Conference Programme is now available to view below via the Issuu viewing platform. Alternatively, download a PDF version. The Conference Programme can also be viewed on the Issuu website (requires a web browser). An Issuu app is available for Android users.
The Conference Programme contains access information, session information and a detailed day-to-day presentation schedule.
Featured Presentations
Important Information Emails
All registered attendees will receive an Important Information email and updates in the run-up to the conference. Please check your email inbox for something from "iafor.org". If you can not find these emails in your normal inbox, it is worth checking in your spam or junk mail folders as many programs filter out emails this way. If these did end up in one of these folders, please add the address to your acceptable senders' folder by whatever method your email program can do this.
Previous Programming
View details of programming for past IICEHawaii conferences via the links below.