“The Future of Hong Kong Education” Forum

Established in 1984, with origins dating back to 1917 as a teacher training department in the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Education at The University of Hong Kong commemorates its 40^th anniversary in 2024. As an important part of this milestone celebration, the Faculty proudly presents "The Future of Hong Kong Education" Forum, which aims to envision the educational landscape of Hong Kong through insightful discussions and collaborative dialogues.

In a world rapidly transformed by evolving technologies and societal shifts, history plays a vital role, linking the past, present, and future. By examining our past and learning from it, we gain valuable insights that can help us make more informed decisions and shape predictions about what lies ahead. Reflecting on our heritage allows us to understand the roots upon which our present stands and also provides a roadmap for the future.

Educating the next generation is both a privilege and a profound responsibility that influences not just individual lives but also the broader community and society as a whole. By looking into our current practices and fostering innovation in education, we can collectively work towards building a more inclusive, equitable, and forward-thinking education framework that prepares us for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

This forum offers a unique platform for educators, students, and community members to come together, share ideas, and engage in thought-provoking conversations. Join us on this reflective journey to acknowledge the efforts of educators in Hong Kong and the accomplishments of our Faculty together. We look forward to shaping a brighter educational future for generations to come.

Guest of Honour:

					Dr Choi Yuk Lin, JP Secretary for Ed ucation Education Bureau, HKSAR

Speakers:

	Professor Lee Chi Kin John, JP President Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction The Education University of Hong Kong
	Professor Cheung Chi Keung Alan Chair and Professor Department of Educational Administration and Policy Faculty of Education The Chinese University of Hong Kong
	Professor Yang Rui Dean Chair Professor of Education Faculty of Education The University of Hong Kong

Date: December 13, 2024 (Friday)

Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 

Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, HKU [Map]

Language: English

Registration: https://bit.ly/40th-Anniversary-Forum-Reg

(Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.)

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About the Speakers

Professor Lee Chi Kin John, JP

Professor Lee Chi Kin John is President and Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction of The Education University of Hong Kong. He has served as Changjiang Chair Professor, conferred by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, and the UNESCO Chair in Regional Education Development and Lifelong Learning (2019-2023; 2023-2027).

His research interests focus on curriculum and instruction, geographical and environmental education, life and values education, and teacher development and school improvement. He was named among the top 2% most-cited scientists in the world in terms of career-long impact, in the latest list released by Stanford University.

Professor Cheung Chi Keung Alan

Professor Cheung currently serves as the Professor and Chair of the Department of Educational Administration, and the Director of the Centre for University and School Partnership at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He also holds a courtesy appointment as Professor at Johns Hopkins University.  His research interests include evidence-based reform, educational technology, and language education.  He is the author/co-author of three edited books and over 150 journal articles, book chapters, and technical reports.

Professor Yang Rui

Yang Rui is Dean and Chair Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Hong Kong. With over thirty-six years of academic career in Mainland China, Australia and Hong Kong, he has an impressive track record on research at the interface of Chinese and Western traditions in education. Bridging the theoretical thrust of comparative education and the applied nature of international education, Professor Yang’s research interests include education policy sociology, comparative and cross-cultural studies in education, international higher education, educational development in Chinese societies, and international politics in educational research. His international reputation is evidenced by his extensive list of publications, research projects, invited keynote lectures in international and regional conferences, leadership in professional associations and membership in editorial boards of scholarly journals.

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