Symposia
International Congress on Educational Futures
Symposium 2: Inclusive Values For Troubling Times: Creating Caring Societies
Symposium 3: Educational development & Curriculum Innovation in the Greater China Region
Symposium 4: How to think about Sustainable Futures in Education
Symposium 6: Teacher, Teaching and Teacher Education under a Globalized World
Symposium 1: Navigating the Complexities of Language: Multilingualism and Intercultural Communication in the changing context
Chair
Professor Gu Ming Yue Michelle
Dean of Graduate School,
Professor of Department of English Language Education,
The Education University of Hong Kong
Professor Li Wei 李嵬
Director and Dean
UCL Institute of Education, University College London
Li Wei is Director and Dean of the UCL Institute of Education at University College London (UCL), where he also holds the Chair of Applied Linguistics. His research covers many different aspects of bilingualism and multilingualism, including the acquisition of multiple languages in childhood, family language policy, education policy and practice regarding bilingual and multilingual learners of minoritized and transnational backgrounds, and the cognitive benefits of language learning. He is co/author of over 20 books and edited collections and over 130 journal articles and book chapters. His current journal editorships include the International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism and the Applied Linguistics Review. He founded the biennial International Symposium on Bilingualism in 1997 and was founding editor of a number of international journals including International Journal of Bilingualism, Chinese Language and Discourse, Global Chinese, Educational Linguistics and Research Methods in Applied Linguistics. He has won the British Association of Applied Linguistics Book Prize twice, for the Blackwell Guide to Research Methods in Bilingualism and Multilingualism (with Melissa Moyer) and Translanguaging: Language, Bilingualism and Education (with Ofelia Garcia). He is a fellow of the British Academy, Academia Europaea, Academy of Social Sciences, UK, and the Royal Society of Arts. His previous posts include Pro-Vice-Master (Research and Postgraduate Studies) at Birkbeck, and Head of the School of Education at the University of Newcastle.
Professor Zhu Hua
Director of International Centre for Intercultural Studies, IOE,
UCL Institute of Education, University College London
Zhu Hua is Professor of Language Learning and Intercultural Communication and Director of International Centre for Intercultural Studies at the Institute of Education, University College London (UCL). She is an elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, UK and Fellow and Elected Board member of the International Academy for Intercultural Research. She is Chair of the British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) since 2021. Her main research interests span across multilingual and intercultural communication and child language. She has led a number of research projects and knowledge transfer projects funded by the UK research councils including AHRC, ESRC, the Leverhulme, British Academy and the Academy of Medical Science. She is a book series co-editor for Routledge Studies in Language and Intercultural Communication and Cambridge Key Topics in Applied Linguistics and Cambridge Elements in Applied Linguistics.
Professor John O’Regan
Professor of Critical Applied Linguistics, IOE Vice-Dean (International)
IOE, Faculty of Education and Society, University College London
John O’Regan is Professor of Critical Applied Linguistics and Vice-Dean (International) at IOE, Faculty of Education and Society, University College London. He is also Deputy Director of the International Centre for Intercultural Studies (ICIS) and the Programme Director of the MA Intercultural Communication. As Vice-Dean (International) John is responsible for all IOE global partnerships and international engagement. In his academic work and research John specialises in English as a global language, intercultural communication and critical discourse analysis, and has wide interests in political economy, critical social theory and international history. John worked for many years as a trainer in intercultural communication for the Council of Europe (1992-99) and has been a teacher trainer and educator in many international contexts, including Chile, Bolivia, Indonesia and China. In the UK, John was Co-Chair of the International Association for Languages and Intercultural Communication (IALIC) (2004-8) and a member of the IALIC Board (2000-16). He was for many years also Editor of the journal Language and Intercultural Communication (2008-15). John has published widely, including in Applied Linguistics, Globalisation, Societies and Education, Language Sciences, and Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong. He is the co-editor of three books: Travelling Languages: Culture, Communication and Translation in a Mobile World (O’Regan, Wilkinson & Robinson, 2014), Intercultural Dialogue: Questions of Research, Theory and Practice (Holmes, Dooly & O’Regan, 2016) and Education and the Discourse of Global Neoliberalism (Gray, O’Regan & Wallace, 2021). His most recent book is Global English and Political Economy (O’Regan, 2021).
Abstract:
The upcoming symposium will bring together three distinguished scholars from the UCL Institute of Education to delve into the multifaceted areas of multilingualism, translanguaging, intercultural communication and linguistic landscape. This symposium presents cutting-edge insights to unveil the cognitive, educational, and sociocultural dimensions of language learning and use. The implications for language policy and educational policy making will be discussed.
Symposium 2: Inclusive Values for Troubling Times: Creating Caring Societies
Chair
Professor Kerry J Kennedy
Emeritus Professor; Advisor (Academic Development),
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The Education University of Hong Kong
Professor Rupert Maclean AO
Honorary Professors;
Department of International Education
The Education University of Hong Kong
Learning During an Age of Disruption and Turmoil
It will be argued there is a pressing need for the substantial re-engineering of education and schooling, in support of achieving effective and sustainable lifelong learning societies, during a time of all-pervasive change and disruption. These changes and disruptions are occurring within individual countries, at the regional level, and worldwide.
Dr Zhenzhou Zhao
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The Education University of Hong Kong
Learning to be a citizen
Tracing back to ancient Greek philosophy and a variety of religious traditions, the ideal of cosmopolitanism is rooted in ‘a liberal conception of human beings as a single community in which all have equal entitlement to dignity and to fundamental freedoms’ (Starkey, 2017, p. 43). Yet the meaning and core values of cosmopolitanism remain contentious. In this presentation, I will share some thoughts on leaning to be a cosmopolitan based on the Chinese experience.
Dr Jan Gube
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The Education University of Hong Kong
Learning to teach about diversity
Supporting learners with diverse needs and cultural orientations has been a key equity goal of education systems globally. Yet, to some, learning to teach about diversity sensitively and equitably remains debated. This presentation will address the role of caring as a keystone to enacting inclusive values in diverse classrooms.
Dr Miron Bhowmik
Department of Education Policy and Leadership
The Education University of Hong Kong
Learning to be an anti-racist
Many societies around the world are increasingly becoming diverse and multicultural. Digital technologies and social media are also bringing multiculturalism to the members of the societies that are supposedly mono-cultural. This presentation will discuss the learning needed to be an anti-racist to function with respect and care in multicultural spaces.
Symposium 3: Educational development & Curriculum Innovation in the Greater China Region
Chair
Professor Lee Chi Kin John
President;
Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
The Education University of Hong Kong
Professor Li Jun
Professor,
Faculty of Education,
Western University
Professor Tan Chuanbao
Jingshi Distinguished Professor,
Beijing Normal University
Professor Yu Yongping
Professor,
School of Education Science,
Nanjing Normal University
Professor Song Huan
Professor,
Faculty of Education,
Beijing Normal University
Professor Yu Zeyuan
Professor,
Dean of Inernational College,
Southwest University
Professor Lei Wanpeng
Professor and Dean,
College of Education,
Central China Normal University
Professor Wang Jian
Professor,
Jing Hengyi School of Education,
Hangzhou Normal University
Abstract:
Distinguished and experienced professionals are invited to share their views on the trend of educational development & curriculum innovation in the Greater China Region (as a geographical notion) and what will be the next move in this area. How could the stakeholders co-operate and respond for future education?
Symposium 4: How to think about Sustainable Futures in Education
Chair
Professor Kerry J Kennedy
Emeritus Professor; Advisor (Academic Development),
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
The Education University of Hong Kong
Co-Chair
Dr Euan Auld
Department of International Education
The Education University of Hong Kong
Dr Margarita Pavlova
Director
UNEVOC Centre (Hong Kong)
The Education University of Hong Kong
Ms Miranda Wong
Supervisor (Partnership & Employment)
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
Prof Yang, Wenming
UNEVOC Centre (Shenzhen Polytechnic)
Shenzhen Polytechnic University
Dr Xiong, Weiyan
Department of International Education
The Education University of Hong Kong
Description:
This Symposium addresses a variety of perspectives on how to think about education within the context of Sustainable futures. The papers make lateral movements between Thailand (Bangkok) and the Greater Bay Area, from urban spaces to higher education institutions, and exploring related environmental and digital transformations. The first three papers focus on sustainable habitats as the spaces where everyone can be critically and proactively engaged in discussions and actions towards a more-than-human future. The subsequent papers move to a comparison of higher education institutions and the promise of evaluating, collecting and disseminating ‘best practice’ to nurture sustainable futures. Each of the papers is empirically grounded, approaching the question from different but intersecting theoretical perspectives to promote dialogue not only on how to think about sustainable futures in education, but how innovation might inspire sustainable change in practice through international, regional and national co-operation.
The first paper (Dr Margarita Pavlova, The Education University of Hong Kong), refers to sustainable urban development as presented in sustainability agenda at the international level as one of the policy goals. The paper refers to the need to engage all social groups into its realisation and argues that the role of education is to ensure transformation of positive values into a desirable behavior. The paper refers to the project on ethnic minorities in Hong Kong and opportunities that non-formal learning can bring in terms of green skills development that is one of the enabling factors for development of sustainable cities.
The second paper by Ms. Miranda Wong shares the importance of education-plus approach in preparing youth for future through non-formal education (i.e. extra-curricular activities). The HKFYG has advocated for 6 future skills including Wellness Management; Digital Skills; Life Planning; Innovation and Problem Solving; Resilience and Crisis Management; and Communication and Cooperation. Through working closely with partners from the government, the business and social sectors, diversified learning opportunities and value education are provided for youth from all walks of life to equip themselves with hard and soft skills and mindsets needed for future. Such activities as “Hong Kong 200” Leadership Project and $avvy Planner Workshops will be used as examples to illustrate the points.
The third paper (Prof Yang, Wenming, Shenzhen Polytechnic University), invites us to think of sustainability with regard to the digital transformation of education and societies, a shared future for all education institutions from K12 to higher education. The paper notes the lack of clarity among education leaders regarding what the digital transformation actually means and how to implement it from vision to execution. Suggesting that international cooperation could be an effective approach to addressing this urgent issue, the paper introduces the work of the UNESCO Chair on digitalization in TVET, and some of the solutions and practices it has collated for international sharing.
The fourth paper (Dr Xiong, Weiyan, The Education University of Hong Kong) discusses the teaching and learning for sustainability competencies at eight UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong. Specifically, this talk aims to 1) examine the current status of teaching and learning for sustainability at eight UGC-funded universities; 2) identify the challenges of integrating sustainability into teaching and learning at eight UGC-funded universities; and 3) identify the good practices of integrating sustainability into teaching and learning at eight UGC-funded universities. It closes by reflecting on how the innovations shared in the previous papers may help inform sustainability practices in the Greater Bay Area.
Symposium 5: “Elite or Idiot? Do our Students have Choices in the Digitalized World in the Coming 10 years?”
Chair
Professor Kong Siu Cheung
Research Chair Professor of E-Learning and Digital Competency
Director, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Competency Education Centre
The Education University of Hong Kong
Professor Huang Ronghuai
Co-Dean and Professor
Smart Learning Institute, Beijing Normal University
Professor Hu Xiangen
Director of IHERD and Educational Research Centre (ERC),
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Abstract:
Over the next decade, we may find ourselves immersed in a society where AI is pervasive, where there is a possibility that independent thinking may diminish. The allure of AI is evident, yet the real challenge lies in harnessing AI to enhance human well-being, not hinder it. The true test lies not in resisting AI, but in weaving it into our human experience for empowerment. As educators, it is crucial to develop students’ independent thinking skills and to educate them to work with AI as partner. This symposium will delve into key issues in working with AI when it is becoming immersive in every aspect of our society.
Symposium 6: Teacher, Teaching and Teacher Education under a Globalized World
Chair
Professor Lee Chi Kin John
President;
Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
The Education University of Hong Kong
Professor Dr. Birol AKGÜN
President;
Turkish Maarif Foundation (TMF)
Professor Yin Hong-biao
Chairperson & Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction,
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Professor Chiang Tien-Hui
Distinguished Professor,
School of Educational Science,
Anhui Normal University
Abstract:
This symposium explores diversified perspectives of renowned educational researchers on the issues and futures of teachers and teacher education under a globalized world with impact of AI and technology. Specific questions entail: How would AI and technology affect the roles and work of teachers and what are the implications for future teacher learning and teacher education in universities? What are the key roles of teachers in a globalized world with high level of technology use and application of AI-generative tools and metaverse? How could educational researchers and teacher educators across universities in different countries and places co-operate to enhance the quality of teaching and teacher education? What are the possible reform approaches for teacher education curriculum?
Chair
Professor Gu Ming Yue Michelle
Dean of Graduate School,
Professor of Department of English Language Education,
The Education University of Hong Kong
Professor Andy Gao
University of New South Wales Australia
Xuesong Gao is a Professor of Language and Literacy Education in the School of Education, the University of New South Wales, Australia. His research interests include language learner autonomy, language education policy, and language teacher education. He is the editor-in-chief for International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, an executive editor for Teaching and Teacher Education, and a principal associate editor for The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher. He also edits the English Language Education Series for Springer.
Dr Xiaojuan Ma
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Dr Ma is an Associate Professor of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). She is serving as the Associate Head of Department (Research & Knowledge Transfer) this year. She is a senior member of IEEE and ACM.
Symposia
Important Dates
Congress Period:
23 – 25 April 2024
Paper Submission Deadline:
2 August 2023 (1st round)
17 September 2023 (2nd round)
31 October 2023 (Strand: International, Regional and National Co-operation for Educational Development and Innovation)
Notification of Paper Acceptance:
20 September 2023 (1st round)
6 November 2023 (2nd round)
20 November 2023 (3rd round)
Camera-ready Paper Submission Deadline:
30 November 2023
Registration
Early-bird Registration Deadline:
18 December 2023
Enquiry: icef2024@eduhk.hk
