Conference Agenda 2021 | Asia-Pacific International Schools Conference

Day 2 Agenda

08:00	Reception Opens
08:00-09:00	Keynote: Reimagining Education: What’s worth keeping? 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 Reimagining Education	Stream B How do teachers nurture long term student wellbeing	Stream C Leadership in Education
09:45-10:30	Presentation Leading for Complexity – Sensemaking for Educators using Adult Development Theory Ms. Louise Penrice Education Consultant OpenMinds Leadership	Presentation Tempting Teens to SEE: Social Emotional Ethical Learning Ms. Shubha Koshy Head of EAP, Advisor Teaching & Learning West Island School, ESF	Presentation The vital role of education leaders in providing human centric and balanced education for the world of tomorrow Ms. Jannie Tam Founder and Senior Director, GROWDynamics Talent Development
10:30-11:15	Presentation Agile minds, learning hearts, humble spirits: curriculum innovation during the pandemic Mr. Nicholas Forde, Principal, Secondary School The ISF Academy	Workshop Mr. John Everett The Middle School Counselling Team Hong Kong International School Ms. Laura Cowan, The Middle School Counselling Team Hong Kong International School	Workshop The strengths of ‘female’ leadership: exploring new models of leadership for changing times Believe and Achieve: School Based Mental Health Initiatives Dr. Kate Erricker Assistant Director, Nord Anglia University, Asia Nord Anglia Ms Naima Charlier, Director of Teaching and Learning Nord Anglia University, Asia Nord Anglia
11:15-12:00	Case Study Navigating Online Learning for Young Learners Ms. Suanne Forrester Kindergarten & Lower Elementary Principal International Christian school
12:00-13:30	Networking Lunch Break and Expo Viewing
13:30-14:15	Case Study Human Technologies: a curricular discourse and lens Mr. Douglas Kidd Director of Curriculum X International College Hong Kong	Presentation Fostering intrinsic motivation in an inclusive learning environment Ms. Katie Stears, Teacher Renaissance College, English Schools Foundation	Workshop Advancing Women in Christian School Leadership: Experiences, Opportunities, & Obstacles Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) Hutchison Dean of Curriculum and Instruction International Christian School / University of Newcastle
14:15-15:00		Presentation Screens that eat children Mr. Ross Parker Director of Technology & Assessment International College Hong Kong
15:00-15:30	Afternoon Break and Expo Viewing
15:30-16:15	Presentation The Mastery Transcript: A Tool For Reimagining School Mr. Ross Parker Director of Technology & Assessment International College Hong Kong	Presentation Existential Crisis in Current Times Mr. David Sheehan Adviser, Student Support Services, Strategic Performance and Quality Assurance English Schools Foundation	Presentation Masterminds for Women in Leadership Ms. Louise Penrice Education Consultant OpenMinds Leadership
16:15-17:00	Presentation Technology in Education Miss. Parul Methi Student, ESF King George V School / Hong Kong Academy of Gifted Education	Presentation The importance of nurturing young people throughout critical developmental stages Ms. Sky Siu Executive Director KELY Support Group	Roundtable Discussion Discourse in Supporting Women in Leadership

Day 1 Agenda

08:00-08:30	Reception Opens
08:30-09:30	Keynote: It's Okay To Have A Bad Day: The Dark Side Of Education For Well-being And Resilience Prof. Liz Jackson, Professor The Education University of Hong Kong
09:30-10:00	Morning Break and Expo Viewing
10:00-10:45	Stream A Reimagining Education	Stream B How do teachers nurture long term student wellbeing	Stream D Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in International Schools
	Presentation Imagining Schools as Centres of Professional Learning Dr. Darren Bryant EPL HoD, Assoc Dir APCLC, The Education University of Hong Kong Dr. Anthony Adames Principal, Creative Secondary School	Workshop Beyond Virtue: The politics of educating emotions Following on from the keynote speech this workshop will provide delegates with an opportunity for discussion to further explore the topic, expand on points from the keynote and Liz’s critically acclaimed latest book. Prof. Liz Jackson, Professor The Education University of Hong Kong	Presentation Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Proposed Framework and Common Hong Kong Problems Ms. Shalini Mahtani, MBE Founder and CEO The Zubin Foundation
10:45-11:30	Presentation What schools can do to promote student leadership Dr. Ewan Wright, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education and Human Development, The Education University of Hong Kong Dr. Kanwal Hassan, Researcher at Asia Pacific Centre for Leadership and Change,The Education University of Hong Kong		Presentation Designing our Future: Student Perspectives on DEI Mr. Reese Wong, Founder and President ISSIA HK
11:30-12:15	Presentation The Future of Education: Digital Intelligence Dr. Neelam Parmar Director of Digital Learning and Education, Asia International School Limited (AISL)	Presentation Surviving, Recovering, And Thriving: Looking Inside of Teacher Well-being Dr. Junjun Chen Assistant Professor, Department of Education Policy and Leadership, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong	Presentation Understanding the HK Gay Games – Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best Dr Marty W. Forth Lecturer, University of Hong Kong – Faculty of Social Science
12:15-13:30	Networking Lunch Break and Expo Viewing
13:30-14:15	Presentation Survive or thrive? Transforming a School with Innovation during the COVID-19 Ms. LEE Siu Po Principal, Sam Shui Natives Association Huen King Wing School Dr. LU Jiafang Associate Professor, Department of Education Policy and Leadership Associate Director, Asia Pacific Centre for Leadership and Change	Workshop Strengthening Social and Emotional Support in Online Learning Environments and Beyond Mr. John Everett The Middle School Counselling Team from Hong Kong International School Mr. Kenny Clark The Middle School Counselling Team from Hong Kong International School	Presentation Identity, Acculturative Stress and Coping: The Experiences of Minoritized Youth in Hong Kong Dr Miron Bhowmik Assistant Professor, Department of Education Policy and Leadership and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist in the Faculty of Education and Human Development at The Education University of Hong Kong
14:15-15:00	Presentation Leading Innovative Change for Future-oriented Education: Entrepreneurial Schools, Entrepreneurial Teachers Dr Hayes Tang Assistant Professor, Department of Education Policy and Leadership Dr Maxwell Ho Lecturer, Department of Education Policy and Leadership Scholar-Practitioner Fellow, Asia Pacific Centre for Leadership and Change, EdUHK		Presentation Cultural Wellbeing: Diversity as a Condition for Culturally-safe Learning Spaces Dr Jan Gube Assistant Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, The Education University of Hong Kong
15:00-15:30	Afternoon Break and Expo Viewing
15:30-16:15	Presentation “Reimagining Education - The role of Peace Education” - Crossing Boundaries Mr. Arnett Edwards Principal, Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong	Workshop Building a Culture of Wellbeing in School Communities Ms. Virginia Hunt Primary School Principal Hong Kong Academy Ms. Carla Nagel Primary School Counsellor and Child Protection and Crisis Response Officer'	Workshop How teachers can help students to understand their own cultural identity Ms. Phyllis Cheung Executive Director, Hong Kong Unison
16:15-17:00	Presentation How Montessori pedagogy is uniquely suited to the demands of our time Mr. Matthew Sears Vice President International Higher Ground Education