The Asia-Pacific International Schools Conference (8 - 9 December 2021, Hall 3CDE Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre) shared stimulating experiences and insights with education world’s distinguished speakers and other experienced educators.
Day 1 Agenda (8th December)
08:00 | Reception Opens | ||
08:00-09:00 | Keynote: Dr. Darren Bryant, EPL HoD, Assoc Dir APCLC, The Education University of Hong Kong | ||
09:00-09:45 | Morning Break and Expo Viewing | ||
09:45-10:30 | Stream A | Stream B | Stream C |
Presentation Leading for Complexity – Sensemaking for Educators using Adult Development Theory Ms. Louise Penrice Education Consultant | Presentation Tempting Teens to SEE: Social Emotional Ethical Learning Ms. Shubha Koshy | Presentation The vital role of education leaders in providing human centric and balanced education for the world of tomorrow Ms. Jannie Tam | |
10:30-11:15 | Presentation Agile minds, learning hearts, humble spirits: curriculum innovation during the pandemic Mr. Nicholas Forde | Workshop Believe and Achieve: School Based Mental Health Initiatives Mr. John Everett Ms. Laura Cowan | Workshop The strengths of ‘female’ leadership: exploring new models of leadership for changing times Ms Naima Charlier |
11:15-12:00 | Presentation Empower Education with Artificial Intelligence and EdTech Dr. Winnie Lam Wai Man | ||
12:00-13:30 | Lunch Time and Expo Viewing | ||
13:30-14:15 | Case Study Human Technologies: a curricular discourse and lens Mr. Douglas Kidd | Presentation Fostering intrinsic motivation in an inclusive learning environment Ms. Katie Stears, Teacher | Workshop Advancing Women in Christian School Leadership: Experiences, Opportunities, & Obstacles Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) Hutchison Dean of Curriculum and Instruction |
14:15-15:00 | Presentation Screens that eat children Mr. Ross Parker Director of Technology & Assessment | ||
15:00-15:30 | Afternoon Coffee Break and Expo Viewing | ||
15:30-16:15 | Presentation The Mastery Transcript: Mr. Ross Parker | Presentation Leading with resilience: One possible way for promoting school well-being Dr. Junjun Chen | Presentation Masterminds for Women in Leadership Ms. Louise Penrice Education Consultant |
16:15-17:00 | Presentation Technology in Education Miss. Parul Methi | Presentation The importance of nurturing young people throughout critical developmental stages Ms. Sky Siu | Roundtable Discussion Discourse in Supporting Women in Leadership Facilitated by |
Day 2 Agenda (9th December)
08:00-08:30 | Reception Opens | ||
08:30-09:30 | Keynote: Prof. Liz Jackson, Professor | ||
09:30-10:00 | Morning Coffee Break and Expo Viewing | ||
10:00-10:45 | Stream A | Stream B | Stream D |
Presentation Imagining Schools as Centres of Professional Learning Dr. Darren Bryant Dr. Anthony Adames | Workshop Beyond Virtue: The politics of educating emotions Prof. Liz Jackson, Professor | Presentation Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Proposed Framework and Common Hong Kong Problems Ms. Shalini Mahtani, MBE | |
10:45-11:30 | Presentation What schools can do to promote student leadership Dr. Ewan Wright, Dr. Kanwal Hassan, | Presentation Designing our Future: Student Perspectives on DEI Mr. Reese Wong, | |
11:30-12:15 | Presentation The Future of Education: Digital Intelligence Dr. Neelam Parmar | Presentation Existential Crisis in Current Times Mr. David Sheehan | Presentation Understanding the HK Gay Games – Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best Dr Marty W. Forth |
12:15-13:30 | Lunch Time and Expo Viewing | ||
13:30-14:15 | Presentation Survive or thrive? Transforming a School with Innovation during the COVID-19 Ms. LEE Siu Po Dr. LU Jiafang | Workshop Strengthening Social and Emotional Support in Online Learning Environments and Beyond Mr. John Everett Mr. Kenny Clark | Presentation Identity, Acculturative Stress and Coping: The Experiences of Minoritized Youth in Hong Kong Dr Miron Bhowmik |
14:15-15:00 | Presentation Leading Innovative Change for Future-oriented Education: Entrepreneurial Schools, Entrepreneurial Teachers Dr Hayes Tang Dr HO Chun Sing Maxwell | Presentation Cultural Wellbeing: Diversity as a Condition for Identity-safe Learning Spaces Dr Jan Gube | |
15:00-15:30 | Afternoon Coffee Break and Expo Viewing | ||
15:30-16:15 | Presentation “Reimagining Education - The role of Peace Education” - Crossing Boundaries Mr. Arnett Edwards | Workshop Building a Culture of Wellbeing in School Communities Ms. Virginia Hunt Primary School Principal Ms. Carla Nagel | Workshop How teachers can help students to understand their own cultural identity Ms. Phyllis Cheung |
16:15-17:00 | Presentation How Montessori pedagogy is uniquely suited to the demands of our time Mr. Matthew Sears | ||