First International Alternative Education Symposium was Held in Istanbul

First International Alternative Education Symposium, which brought various educators, academicians, journalists, school administrators and pedagogues from local and international scene together, was held in Kadıköy, Istanbul in 18-19 May.

Alternative education was discussed in all its aspects and different workshops were held.

Associate Prof. Dr. Kemal İnal said “We believe that alternative education can be the solution for crisis we face in educational area and that’s why we try to discuss all of its aspects and make it more popular among the society. This symposium aims to contribute to the progress of alternative education in Turkey. We plan to establish a platform which brings alternative educators together in the near future. The idea behind our getting together is children’s best interests. We should build schools to improve our country, for technology and for making money. We are obliged to create a happier, freer and more creative way of life for our children,” in his opening speech.