Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES)
XXII BCES Annual International Conference
Sandanski, Bulgaria 2 - 5 July 2024
XXII BCES Conference Theme
Education in Developing, Emerging, and Developed Countries:
Different Worlds, Common Challenges
The XXII BCES Conference theme focuses on the relationship between the development of countries’ economies and national education systems. Developing, emerging, and developed countries represent the very different domains existing in our global world. National education systems, being dependent on countries’ economic development, show different problems, failures, or achievements. However, despite the economic differences, there are many common challenges to education in most countries.
Both national and international education studies are welcome. Authors of presentations are encouraged to submit comparisons between developing countries, between emerging countries, or between developed countries, and as well as comparisons between countries with differing economic development.
Take advantage of the XXII BCES Conference where academicians, researchers, policy makers, PhD students, and education enthusiasts from all over the world gather to explore the latest challenges, trends, and innovations in education systems in countries across the globe.
Come to the BCES Annual Conference and enjoy the welcoming, friendly, and supportive atmosphere of our event. Be a part of the BCES wonderful international conference community, where tolerance, respect, and empathy are traditional assets.
This is more than a conference!
Thematic Sections & Roundtable
Thematic Section 1
Comparative and International Education & History of Education
Section Chair:
Prof. Dr. Charl Wolhuter
North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Thematic Section 2
International Education Issues
Section Chair:
Dr. Zacharias L de Beer
North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Thematic Section 3
School Education: Policies, Innovations, Practices & Entrepreneurship
Section Chair:
Dr. Gillian L. S. Hilton
University of West London and BFWG, United Kingdom
Thematic Section 4
Higher Education & Teacher Education and Training
Section Chair:
Prof. Dr. James Ogunleye
Academy of Innovation & Management, United Kingdom
Thematic Section 5
Law and Education
Section Chair:
Prof. Dr. Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu
Ulster University, United Kingdom & Ireland
Thematic Section 6
Research Education
& Research Practice
Section Chair:
Prof. Dr. Ewelina Niemczyk
North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
Roundtable
Illuminating the Status of Non-racialism at South African Universities through Empirical Research and Personal Observations and Experiences
Moderators: Prof Johan Beckmann, Professor Emeritus (University of Pretoria), Research Associate in the Office for International Affairs (University of the Free State) and Research Associate in the Office of the Dean of Education, Faulty of Education (University of Pretoria); Prof Vimbi Mahlangu, Full Professor (University of South Africa), Prof Maitumeleng NthoNtho, Associate Professor (University of Pretoria) and Dr Madikela T Lekalala, Lecturer (University of South Africa)
All conference participants are invited to attend the roundtable!
Conference Archive
BCES Conference Programs
XXI BCES Conference Program 2023 printed version
XX BCES Conference Program 2022 online version
XIX BCES Conference Program 2021 online version
XVIII BCES Conference Program 2020 online version
XVII BCES Conference Program 2019 printed version
XVI BCES Conference Program 2018 printed version
XV BCES Conference Program 2017 online version
XV BCES Conference Program 2017 printed version
XIV BCES Conference Program 2016 printed version
XIII BCES Conference Program 2015 printed version
XII BCES Conference Program 2014 printed version
XI BCES Conference Program 2013 printed version
X BCES Conference Program 2012 printed version
IX BCES Conference Program 2011 printed version
VIII BCES Conference Program 2010 printed version
VII BCES Conference Program 2009 printed version
VI BCES Conference Program 2008 printed version
V BCES Conference Program 2007 printed version
IV BCES Conference Program 2006 printed version
III BCES Conference Program 2005 printed version
II BCES Conference Program 2003 printed version
BCES brief info
The Bulgarian Comparative Education Society (BCES) was founded in Sofia in October 1991.
BCES is registered as a non-profit, non-governmental organization. It focuses on:
- organizing the BCES annual international conference
- organizing national and international conferences on education
- doing comparative education studies
- coordinating international research projects
- supporting publications on problems of education
- organizing study visits to Bulgaria for foreign students, teachers and experts
- providing expertise to education policy making
BCES topics of special interest are:
- Comparative education
- History of education
- Teacher education
- Education policy, reforms and innovations
- Reforms in preschool, primary and secondary education
- Reforms in higher education
- Lifelong learning, vulnerable groups and social inclusion
- School counseling
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Bulgarian Comparative Education Society
Blvd Shipchenski prohod 69 A
1574 Sofia, Bulgaria
BCES Conferences
XXI BCES Conference
Recovering Education: Using the Experiences and Learning Acquired to Build New and Better Education Systems
Sofia, Bulgaria, 27 - 30 June 2023
XX BCES Conference
Towards the Next Epoch of Education
Virtual Conference, 20 - 24 June 2022
XIX BCES Conference
New Challenges to Education: Lessons from Around the World
Virtual Conference, 22 - 25 June 2021
XVIII BCES Conference
Educational Reforms Worldwide
Virtual Conference, 23 - 26 June 2020
XVII BCES Conference
Glocal Education in Practice: Teaching, Researching, and Citizenship
Pomorie, Bulgaria, 11 - 14 June 2019
XVI BCES Conference
Education in Modern Society
Golden Sands, Varna, Bulgaria, 11 - 15 June 2018
XV BCES Conference
Current Business and Economics Driven Discourse and Education: Perspectives from Around the World
Borovets, Bulgaria, 20 - 23 June 2017
XIV BCES Conference
Education Provision to Every One: Comparing Perspectives from Around the World
Sofia, Bulgaria, 14 - 17 June 2016
XIII BCES Conference
Quality, Social Justice and Accountability in Education Worldwide
Sofia, Bulgaria, 10 - 13 June 2015
XII BCES Conference
Education’s Role in Preparing Globally Competent Citizens
Nessebar, Bulgaria, 15 - 20 June 2014
XI BCES Conference
Education in One World: Perspectives from Different Nations
Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 14 - 17 May 2013
X BCES Conference
International Perspectives on Education
Kyustendil, Bulgaria, 12 - 15 June 2012
IX BCES Conference
Comparative Education and Teacher Training
Sofia, Bulgaria, 5 - 9 July 2011
VIII BCES Conference
Comparative Education and Teacher Training
Plovdiv, Bulgaria, 9 - 12 June 2010
VII BCES Conference
Comparative Education and Teacher Training
Tryavna, Bulgaria, 29 June - 3 July 2009
VI BCES Conference
Comparative Education and Teacher Training
Sofia, Bulgaria, 1 - 4 July 2008
V BCES Conference
Comparative Education, Teacher Training and New Education Agenda
Sofia, Bulgaria, 28 - 31 August 2007
IV BCES Conference
Comparative Education and Teacher Training
Sofia, Bulgaria, 1 - 4 May 2006
III BCES Conference
Comparative Education in Teacher Training
Sofia, Bulgaria, 18 - 22 April 2005
II BCES Conference
Comparative Education in Teacher Training
Sofia, Bulgaria, 8 - 12 October 2003
I BCES Conference
Comparative Education in Teacher Training
Sofia, Bulgaria, 20 - 24 November 2002
Committees
Local Organizing Committee
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr.habil. Nikolay Popov, Sofia University, Bulgaria
Members
Prof. Dr. Marinela Mihova, Veliko Turnovo University, Bulgaria
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marina Pironkova, Sofia University, Bulgaria
Gergana Sakarski, PhD Student, Sofia University, Bulgaria
Coordination
Kalina Popova, 12th Secondary School, Sofia, Bulgaria
International Program Committee
Prof. Dr. Charl Wolhuter, North-West University, South Africa
Dr. Louw de Beer, North-West University, South Africa
Dr. Gillian Hilton, Middlesex University, United Kingdom
Prof. Dr. James Ogunleye, Academy of Innovation & Management, United Kingdom
Dr Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu, Ulster University, United Kingdom & Ireland
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ewelina K. Niemczyk, North-West University, South Africa
Dr. Anna Czyż, Pedagogical University of Cracow, Poland
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Oksana Chigisheva, Southern Federal University, Russia
Prof. Dr.habil. Nikolay Popov, Sofia University, Bulgaria
Prof. Dr. Hennie Steyn, North-West University, South Africa
Prof. Dr. Nicholas Sun-keung Pang, East China Normal University, China
Prof. Dr. Claudio-Rafael Vasquez-Martinez, University of Guadalajara, Mexico
Prof. Dr. Steve Azaiki, Institute of Science and Technology, Nigeria