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APCLC KT Seminar on April 19, 2016

Dr Steve Cardwell conducted a KT Seminar on 'Perspectives on Student Engagement ' for more than 20 HKIEd faculty and post graduates on April 19, 2016.

About the Seminar
In this interactive seminar with Dr. Steve Cardwell, we explored notions of student engagement. How students are engaged or disengaged in their school experience were discussed as we try to understand education from the students' point of view. Ideas for enhancing the conditions necessary for students to be deeply engaged in their learning and the implications for practice are considered.

About Dr. Steve Cardwell
Steve Cardwell is Professor of Teaching and Director of the Transformative Educational Leadership Program at the University of British Columbia, and a former Superintendent and CEO of the Vancouver School District. He holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership with a focus on student engagement in urban secondary schools.

Steve began his career as a science and biology teacher in northen British Columbia, and over a 35-year career has held a variety of leadership roles in professional associations and the education system. Most recently, he has served as President of the BC School Superintendents' Association and has been appointed to the national Canadian Education Association Council. In 2013 Steve received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal for his outstanding service to public education.

Steve is known for his valuing of ethical leadership and responsibility, building and fostering strong working relationships, leading with technology and demonstrating exemplary communication skills. Steve recently served on the BC Council for International Education and maintains a strong interest in building multi-cultural connections and awareness on a global level.