Agenda
This agenda is indicative and subject to adjustments. The final agenda will be shared on the event website.
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Themes Theme 1. The teaching profession: Includes the status and attractiveness of the teaching profession; and promoting teacher well-being and job satisfaction. Theme 2. Initial teacher education (ITE): Includes attracting and selecting strong teacher candidates into ITE programs; providing impactful ITE content; and incorporating quality field placement experiences. Theme 3. Induction: Includes developing programs to support teachers’ transition into their first teaching positions; and the role of school leaders and mentor teachers in induction. Theme 4. Teacher shortages and un/under-qualified teachers: Explores complementary strategies to address teacher shortages such as fast-track or emergency ITE programs; remedial content in ITE programs; and short-term catch-up ITE programs for un/under-qualified teachers. Theme 5. Continuous professional development (CPD): Includes cost-effective approaches to CPD; the role of key stakeholders in teachers’ CPD; and career pathways and strategies to support teachers’ roles in leading change. Theme 6. School leadership: Includes the pivotal role of school leadership in enhancing teacher preparation and professional development. |
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Session |
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Day 1 Setting the Stage |
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08:30–09:00 |
Registration |
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09:00–09:50 |
Opening session |
Welcome, opening remarks, and cultural performance |
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09:50–10:15 |
Ignite session |
Educators are shaping futures 5-minute ED talks by 5 speakers |
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10:15–11:00 |
Reverse panel |
What needs to change in teacher preparation and continuous professional development? Experts ask open-ended questions, guiding the audience to reflect and share their knowledge. |
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11:00–11:30 |
Coffee break & networking |
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11:30–13:00 |
Parallel session 1 |
Session 1a: Elevating the teaching profession: Strategies for enhancing status and attractiveness Session 1b: From prospective to prepared teacher: The role of initial teacher education (ITE) Session 1c: Cost-effective approaches to CPD: Maximizing impact with limited resources |
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13:00–14:00 |
Lunch break |
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14:00–15:30 |
Knowledge café |
Carousel of booths |
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15:30–17:00 |
Parallel session 2 |
Session 2a: Designing impactful ITE programs Session 2b: Complementary ITE strategies to address teacher shortages Session 2c: Supporting new teachers with effective induction programs |
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17:00–18:00 |
Free time |
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18:00 – 20:00 |
Reception |
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Day 2: Deepening the Dialogue |
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09:00–09:10 |
Welcome |
Welcome and recap |
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09:10–09:30 |
Keynote addresses |
Practitioner and academic perspectives: Evidence-informed practices in teacher preparation and professional development |
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09:30–11:00 |
Parallel session 3 |
Session 3a: Bridging the gap: Remedial and catch-up programs for un/under-qualified teachers Session 3b: The role of school leaders and mentors in teacher induction Session 3c: Strategies for enhancing teacher preparation through effective school leadership |
China-Africa Deans Forum - Roundtable (open to delegates for observation) |
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11:00–11:30 |
Coffee break & networking |
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11:30–13:00 |
Parallel session 4 |
Session 4a: Empowering teachers as change leaders: Career pathways and CPD strategies Session 4b: Promoting teacher well-being and job satisfaction Session 4c: School leaders’ roles in fostering teachers’ professional development |
China-Africa Deans Forum - Roundtable (cont.) (open to delegates for observation) |
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13:00–14:00 |
Lunch break |
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14:00–14:30 |
Keynote address |
Policy perspectives: Leading reforms in teacher preparation and professional development |
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14:30–16:00 |
Expert flash talks and audience solutions |
Empowering teachers through high-quality professional development and flexible career pathways |
China-Africa Deans Forum - Roundtable (cont.) (open to delegates for observation) |
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16:00–17:00 |
Closing session |
Summary of key takeaways Closing remarks Announcement of future initiatives |
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