Festival of Education 2019 | Headliners announced

The Festival of Education brings together the industry’s most forward-thinking minds, practitioners of change, policy makers, and teachers, at one of the leading forums for thought leadership, CPD and debate.  With more than 40 expert speakers delivering over 90 presentations, talks and workshops spanning seven days and dispersed over three different cities, the 2019 festival is an event that will inspire debate, encourage the sharing of knowledge, and advocate international ‘best practice’.

Whether you are a parent, an educator or someone who is interested in teaching and learning, there is plenty on offer during the festival. Educators who attend the Shanghai event can request a certificate of attendance as part of their professional development.

The Wellington College China Festival of Education never fails to provide an inspiring line-up and this year is no different. Alongside over 20 speakers, we are also delighted to host the following headliners:

Writer, performer and mental health campaigner, Ruby Wax will question her audience on what is it that makes us truly human.

 

Outstanding novelist, non-fiction writer and broadcaster Ian Merchant will talk about alternative education.

Festival returnee Ian Warwick will develop his thoughtful contributions from 2016 and 2017. 

Inventor of the Leuven Scales for emotional wellbeing, Professor Ferre Laevers, will offer his perspectives on what it means to be properly involved with life.

Writer Lenora Chu, author of the book ‘Little Soldiers', will explore the tension between Chinese and Western concepts of education. 

Charity Director, photographer and film producerm, Bee Gilbert set up a charity called Anno's Africa. She will present 'Gender inequality in education in poor environments'.

Year 5 Teacher and IPC Coordinator of Wellington College International Shanghai, Tia Luker has 12 years of teaching experience. She will talk about 'Engineering with confidence'.

 

Learning Support and Dyslexia Therapist, Elis Poh will advise  parents and teachers on the best approaches and provisions to support the development and achievement of the child.

After living in eight different countries across four different continents, Patricia Zayan has acquired a personal understanding of what it means to be a TCK (Third Culture Kid). She will talk about the anxiety about being a 'third culture kid'.