The "2024 International Forum on Art Therapy Education" was successfully held at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing on 29 June 2024. The theme of the forum was "Art Therapy Education in the Perspective of Globalization: Exploration of Social Responsibility and Innovation Paths." It brought together leading experts and scholars from both domestic and international backgrounds to addres issues such as how to cultivate professional talent, establish industry standards and academic norms, and realize the vision of local art therapy services and innovations.Professor Leung Chi Hung, the Co-Director of the Center, has been invited to give a speech on the topic "Assessing Psychological and Behavioral Attributes in Games and Arts with EdTECH & AI".
Professor Leung's speech covered a broad range of research and applications in the fields of education and psychology, as well as ways to enhance the quality and effectiveness of education through the use of artificial intelligence and technology. By sharing achievements and challenges in education and research, he advocated for exploring innovative pathways from a global perspective, demonstrating the multifaceted applications of AI across various domains, and further showcasing the interdisciplinary possibilities in art therapy.
Examples include:
-Developing games to train students' executive functions and aid in early identification.
-Using AI technology to analyze teaching behaviors and student responses to improve teaching effectiveness.
-Research on the psychological intervention effects on students after earthquakes using AI technology.For more details on these projects, please visit the center's webpage:
Through in-depth exchanges between experts and scholars, the forum enriched the understanding of the interdisciplinary applications and social value of art therapy. It brought the global experience of art therapy discipline development to China while promoting international cooperation and innovative development. The center will continue to support research and projects related to art therapy education, fostering the development of holistic well-being for people in need.
