Past Forums — 2020–2021

A record of sessions held during the 2020–2021 academic year

2020–2021 Forum #8

Topic: IB PYP Chinese language curriculum planning across the school

Speaker: Mr. Deng Zengao Head of Chinese, Kennedy School, Hong Kong

Date & Time: 2.00–3.15 pm, 29 May 2021

Topic: How I established a kindergarten with my own brand

Speaker: Ms. Lynn Wu Kids Key Kindergarten, Guangzhou

Date & Time: 3.30–4.45 pm, 29 May 2021

Mr. Deng Zengao Ms. Lynn Wu
2020–2021 Forum #7

Topic: Chinese culture curriculum and programme in the international school context

Speaker: Dr. Feng Feifei Head of Chinese Curriculum and Culture, Singapore International School Hong Kong

Date & Time: 2.00–3.15 pm, 24 April 2021

Topic: Experience sharing: Teaching and living in Thailand

Speaker: Ms. Xin Ren Singapore International School of Bangkok

Date & Time: 3.30–4.45 pm, 24 April 2021

Dr. Feng Feifei Ms. Xin Ren
2020–2021 Forum #6

Topic: Professional Learning in the Learning Profession: Implications on IB Chinese language teachers

Speaker: Dr. Gary Zhou Deputy Secondary Principal / Director of Chinese Studies, Victoria Shanghai Academy Hong Kong

Date & Time: 2.00–3.15 pm, 20 March 2021

Topic: An introduction on the educational system and career opportunities in Singapore

Speaker: Ms. Jiaying Liang An international school in Singapore

Date & Time: 3.30–4.45 pm, 20 March 2021

Dr. Gary Zhou Ms. Jiaying Liang
2020–2021 Forum #5

Topic: Inquiry-based and conceptual learning in an interactive classroom

Speaker: Ms. Margaret Chou Head of Chinese (First Language), Yew Chung International School Hong Kong

Date & Time: 2.00–3.15 pm, 27 February 2021

Topic: How to apply reading strategies to better support BHL students for their oral assessments

Speaker: Ms. Emma Zhang International School of Beijing

Date & Time: 3.30–4.45 pm, 27 February 2021

Ms. Margaret Chou Ms. Emma Zhang
2020–2021 Forum #4

Topic: How do international school teachers enhance literary cultivation?

Speaker: Ms. Ning Dong Head of Chinese, Renaissance College Hong Kong

Date & Time: 2.00–3.15 pm, 30 January 2021

Topic: Knowing by doing as an IB international educator

Speaker: Dr. Jie Huang IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator, Australian International School Phnom Penh

Date & Time: 3.30–4.45 pm, 30 January 2021

Ms. Ning Dong Dr. Jie Huang
2020–2021 Forum #3

Topic: Leading A Bilingual School: Challenges and Benefits

Speaker: Ms. Bin Li Deputy Head of Chinese International School

Date & Time: 2.00–3.15 pm, 12 December 2020

Topic: How to scaffold students by teaching 'Language' in IBDP Chinese A Language and Literature course

Speaker: Ms. Cynthia Li Island School

Date & Time: 3.00–4.45 pm, 12 December 2020

Ms. Bin Li Ms. Cynthia Li
2020–2021 Forum #2

Topic: Fundamentals of Teaching in International Context

Speaker: Mr. Huiling Yu Teaching Adviser, English Schools Foundation

Date & Time: 2.00–3.15 pm, 21 November 2020

Topic: What does International school want from a Chinese teacher?

Speaker: Ms. Penny Pan Director of Chinese Studies, Canadian International School of Hong Kong

Date & Time: 3.00–4.45 pm, 21 November 2020

Mr. Huiling Yu Ms. Penny Pan
2020–2021 Forum #1

Topic: A Holistic Approach to the Implementation of IB MYP Program

Speaker: Dr. Xiaogang (Levi) Gao Director of Chinese Culture and Language, Independent Schools Foundation (ISF)

Date & Time: 2.00–3.15 pm, 31 October 2020

Topic: Career Professional: Teaching in a New Era

Speaker: Ms. Lila Leung General Manager, ISS-ULink Educational Services Ltd

Date & Time: 3.30–4.45 pm, 31 October 2020

Dr. Xiaogang (Levi) Gao Ms. Lila Leung