The Sixth International Conference "Education for Love of Homeland and Country" will be dedicated by the Association of Slovenian Catholic Teachers to national pride in an increasingly interconnected world. We have named it "National Pride in a Globalized World".

We are among the few organizations in the Slovenian school sector closely monitoring and supporting the work of teachers in Slovenian schools regarding patriotism for several years. At these conferences, teachers can showcase the best examples of their work, projects, and events in schools. Many contributions also come from abroad and from emigrants, particularly from Argentina.

With globalization, the rapid dissemination of information, the ability to travel worldwide, and the intertwining of different cultures, languages, lifestyles, races, peoples, politics, and industries, we are immersed in a profound interplay of local identity and global forces. How do we navigate the rapid changes in the world and mass migration? How is national identity forged in an era when borders are increasingly blurred? What are the strengths and challenges? What are our responsibilities if we aim to preserve our identity while proudly integrating into the global world?

All of us who live and work in Slovenia, as well as Slovenians and others from around the world, can contribute to this discussion. How can a nation preserve its identity, culture, language, and customs in today's world? Why is this important? How do other nations integrate into our environment, and what implications does this hold for us? How has Slovenia's independence influenced this process? What are the implications of constructing identity and national pride versus the erosion of national identity? What are our aspirations, and how do we plan to achieve them?

We are eager to delve deeper into why the development of personal and national identity is crucial, what fosters it, and what undermines it. All of us involved in education are especially called to embody responsible and active citizenship and to respect, preserve, and cultivate the elements that shape the identity and future of the Slovenian nation. Within this framework, love for one's culture, language, geographical area, and nation holds a special significance. Love fosters pride and shapes our attitudes — both towards others and others towards us.

The conference will take place on 23 November 2024 in a hybrid format: live in Cerknica and online.

Registration and registration fee

You can register for the conference as a participant and listen to interesting topics (attendance).

Or you can help us co-create the content of the conference with your original expert contribution (active participation).

To apply, please fill in the APPLICATION FORM:

- Deadline for registration (and abstract submission) for participation with a scientific paper (active participation in the conference): 5 July 2024. Please arrange payment of the registration fee or delivery of the order form as soon as possible or by 2 September 2024 (also the deadline for submission of the full paper).

- Deadline for registration for the conference (without contribution): 11/ 11/2024. Registration is valid/confirmed upon receipt of payment or order form. Please arrange payment or delivery of the order form as soon as possible or by 11/11/2024.

The registration fee for the conference is € 135.00 (VAT included). For participants from abroad, participation is subject to availability and agreement. For non-contributing participants, the registration fee is € 60. For DKPS members, the reduced registration fee (for attendance without expert contribution) is € 40. Please pay it to the DKPS account or send us an order form if the participation fee will be paid by the institution.

The fee includes: conference materials, attendance at plenary lectures, preparation of certificates of attendance, evaluation.

Invoice issuer or address for issuing an e-invoice order form:

ASSOCIATION OF SLOVENIAN CATHOLIC TEACHERS (DKPS)

Rožna ulica 2

SI - 1000 LJUBLJANA

SLOVENIA

E-mail address of the Society: izobrazevanje@dkps.si

Tax/VAT ID number: SI 64231160

Registration number: 1205234

IBAN: SI56 6100 0000 9750 496, Delavska hranilnica d. d.

Name of the participant(s) you are paying for, e.g. A. Novak)

In case of cancellation, we will charge the processing costs as a percentage of the seminar value: 3 to 6 days in advance - 20%, 1 to 2 days in advance - 50%, on the day of the seminar or without prior cancellation - 100%.

Cancellations with a contribution after 1 October 2024 will be charged the full registration fee.