A Fresh Take on Stale Teacher Conferences | A Conversation with Iain Henderson & Shane Mann

Education in Thailand. I am joined by Festival Directors, Iain Henderson and Shane Mann. We delve into the festival's mission to encourage dialogue, inclusivity, and diversity, shedding light on controversial sessions, powerful experiences, and the much-celebrated blend of in-depth talks and lively atmosphere. Not to mention, we touch on plans for expansion, offering an exciting peek into the impressive global journey of EdFest.

Overview

- An overview of the Festival, shedding light on its aim to foster a balance of ideas among its participants. [00:06:00]

- Criticism and Controversy: We discuss the events that sparked controversy on social media, focusing on Eddie Izard's call for kindness and the backlash that ensued. [00:14:20]

- Lessons to Remember: We explore some powerful and memorable sessions - including those by Chris Packham, Patrick Foster, Dan Willingham, and Jassa Ahluwalia - that spanned topics from autism to mixed heritage. [00:28:50]

- The Bigger Picture: We talk about the decision to bring speakers from outside the education space and the broader impacts these sessions can have. [00:44:30]

- Looking Ahead: We reveal the international journey the Festival of Education is embarking on, with future festivals planned in Shanghai, UK, USA, and potentially India. [00:58:20]

Resources

- Festival of Education Thailand: https://educationfestthailand.com/

- Festival of Education UK: https://educationfest.co.uk/

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About the host

Shane Leaning is a passionate organisational development coach with over 11 years of international teaching and leadership experience. His approach to coaching and professional development is all about approachability and attentiveness to the unique strengths and contexts of schools and educators. Shane believes that empowerment fosters growth and success for both educators and students alike.

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Shane Leaning, an organisational coach based in Shanghai, supports school leaders globally. Passionate about empowment, he is the author of the best-selling 'Change Starts Here.' Shane is a leading educational voice in the UK, Asia and around the world.

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