8:30 - 8:40: Opening speech by Mr. Stephen West, Director of IEHD
8:40 - 9:10: Keynote adress by Ms. Erin Threlfall
Unlocking Happiness: The 9 Domains that Transform School Communities
Happiness is more than a feeling—it’s a state of well-being that encompasses various facets of life. In this keynote, we’ll explore the United Nations' 9 domains of happiness, offering a comprehensive framework for enhancing well-being in educational environments. From physical health to social connections and a sense of purpose, these domains provide a roadmap for creating happier, more fulfilling school communities.
Through the lens of these 9 domains, we will examine how schools can foster a culture of well-being for students, staff, and families. This session will present the foundational principles of happiness, connecting them to the unique challenges and opportunities within education, and offering insights into how schools can become thriving environments where everyone flourishes. Ideal for educators and school leaders, this keynote will leave you with a deeper understanding of how to integrate happiness into your school’s ethos.
9:25 - 10:25: WORKSHOPS
In each time slot, we offer 3 workshops, each focused on a different topic. Please select one workshop that best fits your interests.
Room G402. Workshop 1
Ms. Sheila Asencio: Ignite Critical Reflexivity: Fueling Student Growth and Global Impact
In this workshop, educators will learn, apply, and transfer three powerful visible reflective strategies that help students identify areas of strength and growth, fostering true happiness and well-being. These strategies enable students' to think visibly, encouraging deeper engagement with their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
By focusing on reflection, students develop dedication, gratitude, and compassion, empowering them to overcome challenges and achieve lasting success.
Mastery of Reflective Strategies: Participants will learn to apply three visible reflection strategies that help students critically assess their strengths and areas for growth, fostering deeper self-awareness and personal development.
Enhanced Emotional and Social Engagement: Educators will leave with concrete strategies to engage more meaningfully with thoughts and emotions, promoting emotional resilience, gratitude, and compassion in students.
Empowerment for Lifelong Success: Participants will learn how to empower students to take ownership of their learning journey, enabling them to apply reflection strategies to overcome challenges and take purposeful actions that lead to lasting personal and social impact.
G403: Workshop 2
Teacher Tom: Speak with children so they can think
In a very real sense, the language we use creates reality. Teacher Tom speaks about how the specific words we use, and how and when we use them, shape reality for our students for both good and bad.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the importance of being clear and precise in language;
honoring children without commanding or bossing them
using words to create a world of facts and intrinsic motivation
creating space in which children must do their own thinking and make their own decisions
supporting children as they learn from the natural consequences of their behaviors.
As educators we are in the business of learning, knowledge, and intelligence, each of which is a key component of thinking. Yet how much do we actually think about the process of thinking, especially as it pertains to young children?
G404: Workshop 3.
Dr. Kim Manh Tuan: Teaching for Deeper Learning with AI
The “Teaching for Deeper Learning with AI Support” training program is tailored for K-12 teachers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to integrate AI into classroom teaching. This course emphasizes the use of AI to design engaging, effective, and creative learning activities, helping students actively participate and find joy in learning. It also guides teachers in personalizing the learning experience for each student, ensuring that every child receives a learning approach suited to their abilities. In addition, teachers will learn to apply AI-supported assessment methods, allowing for accurate and timely monitoring of student progress and outcomes.
10:45 : 11:45 WORKSHOPS
In each time slot, we offer 3 workshops, each focused on a different topic. Please select one workshop that best fits your interests.
G402: Workshop 4
Mr. Martin Skelton: The missing evidence about learning
Evidence is an integral part of learning. Evidence is what helps us know whether learning has happened or not and, if not, why not. Evidence helps us decide whether to move on to a new struggle or stay a little longer with the existing struggle.
Not all evidence is helpful to learning, though. Some get in the way of learning by taking up too much time, by being unreliable or by being inadequate. In this workshop we’ll be looking at some evidence that is probably the most important evidence of all but which is absent in too many classrooms and schools. In the short time we have together, we’ll be looking at seven key questions that should be at the heart of school leader’s and teacher activity and reflection.
G403: Workshop 5
Dr. Kim Manh Tuan: Teaching for Deeper Learning with AI
The “Teaching for Deeper Learning with AI Support” training program is tailored for K-12 teachers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to integrate AI into classroom teaching. This course emphasizes the use of AI to design engaging, effective, and creative learning activities, helping students actively participate and find joy in learning. It also guides teachers in personalizing the learning experience for each student, ensuring that every child receives a learning approach suited to their abilities. In addition, teachers will learn to apply AI-supported assessment methods, allowing for accurate and timely monitoring of student progress and outcomes.
G404: Workshop 6
Ms. Erin Threlfall: From Insight to Action: Developing a Happiness and Well-Being Action Plan
Transform data into meaningful action with this strategic planning session. Building on the insights gained from understanding and measuring happiness and well-being, participants will work collaboratively to develop a tailored action plan for their school communities. This workshop will guide participants through setting clear goals, identifying key stakeholders, and implementing initiatives that enhance both individual and collective well-being. By the end of this session, you will leave with a concrete plan to foster a thriving environment for yourself and your entire school community.
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