EduFest2024: Full Schedule

8:30am CEST

Registration opens

Friday May 31, 2024 8:30am - 4:30pm CEST
Le Rosey Le Rosey, 1180, Rolle, Switzerland

9:15am CEST

Festival Opening Ceremony

Friday May 31, 2024 9:15am - 9:30am CEST
Le Rosey Le Rosey, 1180, Rolle, Switzerland

9:30am CEST

KEYNOTE: The Future of Global Learning: Innovating to Transform Education for All

To thrive in today’s world, children and young people need a wide range of skills rooted in quality education. New technologies are transforming learning and jobs. Climate change is requiring industries to adapt, demanding a deep understanding and application of green skills. At the same time, millions of children in the most vulnerable communities around the world cannot access education due to global shocks such as conflict, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and climate change. Lack of digital connectivity is preventing the most vulnerable children from learning and opportunities. However, with bold leadership and commitment, progress in transforming education for every child is possible.

Speakers

Robert Jenkins

Ed.D, Global Director, Education and Adolescent Development, UNICEF

Robert Jenkins, Director, Education & Adolescent Development, UNICEF Headquarters, joined UNICEF in 1995. Starting his career as a Junior Professional Officer with UNICEF, he brings over 20 years of experience in international development and humanitarian programming in Africa... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 9:30am - 10:15am CEST
Rosey Concert Hall Route des Quatres Communes, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Rosey Concert Hall

10:30am CEST

Education beyond complexity

Learning is an interactive process between the learner and the world. When the world changes, the relationship between the world and the learner changes. Schools should enable this direct connection between the student and the world, taking the developmental phase of the student into consideration.
It is aspirational to live in harmony with oneself, one’s fellow human beings and the planet. Schools and education systems should be able to support this aspiration, even in a complex and changing world. To do so requires us to reflect deeply, to reimagine what it means to grow into humanity in our times, and what the purpose of school is in supporting that.

Speakers

Olli-Pekka Heinonen

Director General, International Baccalaureate Organization

Olli-Pekka Heinonen became Director General of the IB in 2021. Previously, from 2017, he was Director General of the Finnish National Agency for Education. Mr Heinonen was Minister of Education and Science (1994-1999); Minister of Transport and Communication (1999-2002) and a Member... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CEST
Auditoire, Main Campus, Ground Floor

Auditore

10:30am CEST

"Connais-toi toi-même" : la clé d'une vie pleine de sens

La forte prévalence mondiale de la dépression chez les jeunes incite les professionnels de l'éducation à reconsidérer leurs programmes scolaires et leur approche quotidienne. Comprendre ses propres origines et celles des autres pour établir un dialogue respectueux des traditions, de leur sens et de leur contribution à la société. En explorant les différentes dimensions d'un développement cognitif, émotionnel et spirituel positif, les élèves découvrent les grandes religions du monde tout en posant un regard respectueux et ouvert sur leur propre identité et celle de leurs camarades.

Speakers

Marguerite Gros

Enseignante, Collège Champittet

Marguerite est titulaire d'un master et ancienne élève de la Sorbonne et de l'Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris. Elle enseigne depuis 2015. Convaincue que la culture religieuse s'inscrit dans l'histoire d'un pays, des sociétés et des valeurs, mais aussi dans la construction des... Read More →

Maria Zufferey

Doyenne, Collège Champittet

Maria est doyenne du collège, responsable de la sauvegarde et de la pastorale au Collège Champittet. Maria est professeur de psychologie et de spiritualité. Son objectif principal est de construire des ponts à travers l'efficacité de l'éducation interculturelle et interreligieuse... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CEST
Camerata, First Floor Route des Quatres Communes, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Camerata

Language en français

10:30am CEST

Mindful EdTech integration: Nurturing human-centered innovation in the classroom

Technological innovation poses an important challenge for our societies, naturally also for schools. Very often, the main actors are unfortunately forgotten in the equation: the human beings. How can we have a more mindful approach when engaging with new technology, AI and alike and what does this concretely mean for the classroom? In this workshop you will learn more about what good practice can look like and how new technology can be used to enhance learning, in a mindful way.

Speakers

Jenny Ebermann

CEO Wikimedia Switzerland and Personal Development Professional

Grown up in Brussels and living in Switzerland since over 13 years, Jenny Ebermann is an international innovative and visionary Senior Leader and Personal Development Professional. Originally with a sports, economics and management background, Jenny currently serves as CEO for Wikimedia... Read More →

Alison Piguet

Head of Primary, La Côte International School

Alison has been the Head of Primary at La Côte International School, since it opened in 2008.With her first degree in Psychology, she completed several post-graduate diplomas in special educational needs and specific learning difficulties. She was a SEND Coordinator in the UK before... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CEST
Classroom R14

Classroom R14

10:30am CEST

AI in Education: Opportunities, Ethics and Implications

Nearly 18 months after ChatGPT’s public debut, the educational sector has witnessed profound transformations. In our panel discussion experts from richly varied backgrounds will offer their unique perspectives and share their insights for the future. We will discuss the multifaceted benefits brought by AI, critically examine the ethical dimensions of its integration and explore its extensive impact within education and also in broader societal contexts.

Speakers

Afroditi Skevi

Head of EdTech, Institut Le Rosey

Afroditi is a forward-thinking leader in integrating innovative technology into education, currently serving as theHead of Educational Technology at Institut Le Rosey. She has played a pivotal role in launching cutting-edge ed-tech initiatives, establishing a robust Digital Citizenship... Read More →

Prof. Pierre Dillenbourg

Associate Vice-President for Education, EPFL - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Ancien instituteur primaire, Pierre Dillenbourg obtient un master en Sciences de l’Education (Université de Mons, Belgique). Dans son projet de master en 1986, il est l'un des premiers au monde à appliquer les méthodes de 'machine learning' à l'éducation, afin de développer... Read More →

Peter G. Kirchschlaeger

Ethics-Professor / Guest-Professor, University of Lucerne / ETH Zurich

Peter G. Kirchschlaeger is Ethics-Professor and Director of the Institute of Social Ethics ISE at the University of Lucerne and Guest-Professor at the ETH AI Center, ETH Zurich. Prior, he was Visiting Fellow at Yale University.2011-2015, he was member of the Board of the Swiss Centre... Read More →

Wayne Holmes

Associate Professor, UCL Knowledge Lab, University College London

Wayne Holmes (PhD, Oxon) is an Associate Professor in the UCL Knowledge Lab at University College London. His research takes a critical studies perspective to the teaching and application of Artificial Intelligence in educational contexts (AI&ED), and their ethical, human, and social... Read More →

Andreea Visan

Staff Software Engineer, Google

Friday May 31, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CEST
Gymnasium / Salle Vuilleumier, Ground Floor

Gymnasium

10:30am CEST

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder: The subjectiveness of the ‘Great Teacher’

“She is a great teacher”. Such reputations are commonplace in schools and imply a universal consensus to a highly subjective concept. Drawing on a combination of academic research and extensive experience of school leadership, this session examines the importance of contextual factors such as cultural values and curriculum priorities in shaping judgements of teacher quality. It encourages audience members to consider why (and how) their beliefs about the qualities of a good teacher may contrast with those of others, and why a teacher may struggle in one context but flourish in another.

Speakers

Jonathan Taylor

Director of Education, Repton Family of Schools

Based at Repton School in Derbyshire, Jonathan is the Director of Education for a group of nine schools spanning three continents and educating more than 7000 pupils. His previous roles included Headships in London, China and Switzerland. A former Board Member of the Swiss Group of... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CEST
Music Room A / 319, First Floor

Music Room A

10:30am CEST

Ethical GDP

Developed economies nowadays have shifted their economic policy-making focus from achieving solely economic growth to achieving economic development. This new revolution in policy-making has led to multiple countries boasting better standards of living. However, the most important question one must consider is how this standard of living is measured. In a world where GDP per capita is the primary indicator of a country’s standard of living, a statistical failure looms due to the unrepresentative nature of GDP per capita as an accurate indicator of economic well-being. I will discuss GDP alternatives which are a more representative measure of economic well-being, while exploring the idea of how relevancy could be shifted to these well-being figures.

Speakers

Florian Hippe

University Student, Harvard

Florian is currently studying Economics and data analytics at Harvard College and intends to graduate in 2026; he also graduated from Le Rosey in 2022. Florian was born in Germany and grew up in Basel, Switzerland, for most of his life until he began attending Rosey in 2018. Florian... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CEST
Salle Kerrich, Main Campus, 1st Floor

Salle Kerrich

10:30am CEST

Giga’s (ITU-UNICEF) Mission to Revolutionize Education through Connectivity

Speakers

Alex Wong

Senior Advisor, Executive Office, and Co-Lead, Giga - International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Over a 30-year career, Alex Wong has held leadership roles in global development with a focus on building and implementing new models of public-private collaboration to advance progress on crucial international and industry development challenges. Since 2019, working in the Office... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CEST
UNICEF TENT Le Rosey, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

UNICEF Tent

11:15am CEST

Movement & Discussion Break

Friday May 31, 2024 11:15am - 11:30am CEST

11:30am CEST

La discipline positive

La Discipline positive est une approche éducative qui développe les compétences psychosociales (autonomie, responsabilité, esprit critique, respect…) avec fermeté et bienveillance, et s’appuie sur l’encouragement comme levier de changement et de motivation. Sous la forme d’un atelier interactif vous découvrirez quelques stratégies pour la classe. Vous découvrirez un modèle du cerveau utile à présenter aux élèves et qui vous servira pour votre pratique ainsi que des outils concrets pour encourager.

Speakers

Nadine Gaudin

International Trainer and consultant for Leadership and Education, Connectivité

Formatrice internationale et consultante en leadership et éducation. Elle est Maître formatrice en Discipline Positive, intervenante/formatrice pour Sciences Po Executive Education Paris, et TEDx speaker. Elle intervient à des conférences internationales. Elle a particip... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CEST
Art Room 2, Ground Floor

Art Room 2

Language en français

11:30am CEST

Systems Leadership and Radical Imagination: Educating for Just Futures at UWC Atlantic

As multiple global crises unfold and converge, young people are calling out for an education that affirms the possibility of more just, equitable and regenerative futures. In response, a small team from UWC Atlantic and the International Baccalaureate came together for an extraordinary project: to build and give young people the education they have been telling us they need in order to survive, lead and thrive in the climate-changed world they are inheriting.

At the heart of this new IB Diploma Programme model is a transdisciplinary, exam-free, collaborative, team-taught and action-oriented course - the Systems Transformation Pathway: Leadership for Just Futures. Our inaugural cohort of 24 students and 4 teachers are the first and currently only ones in the world piloting this new IBDP model. Join this session to hear what it looks like, in practice, to be part of pioneering a new vision for global education.

Speakers

Marija Uzunova Dang

Vice Principal Learning Innovation, UWC Atlantic

Marija is a learning designer with interest and expertise in critical place-based pedagogies, feminist systems leadership, and above all education as a liberation practice. Marija has been at UWCs since 2013; among her different roles she served as Head of Outdoor Education at UWC... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CEST
Auditoire, Main Campus, Ground Floor

Auditore

11:30am CEST

Fostering intrinsic motivation in the classroom and the staffroom

Participants will leave his session with a sound and nuanced understanding of Self-Determination Theory of intrinsic motivation and most importantly, how to apply in the classroom. Attendees will develop an understanding of how the teacher can foster motivation and engagement in both students and among fellow teachers. Participants will learn about a host of low-prep, easy to implement, classroom activities based on educational research that are proven to build motivation in the classroom through using student voice and autonomy.

Speakers

Dr. Liam Printer

Language teacher, researcher & consultant, The International School of Lausanne

Dr. Liam Printer is a language teacher, published author, researcher and teacher trainer. He has been invited as the Keynote speaker at a host of international teaching conferences on the topics of student motivation, engagement and language teaching. He produces and hosts The Motivated... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CEST
Black Box, Theatre, Lower Floor

Black Box

11:30am CEST

The future belongs to those who prepare for it

Richard uses his insights into 20 years as an educator and 16 years working in and with some of the world’s most high performing organisations, business, political, sporting and academic to explore what the future will really look like for our children and how we can best prepare them for it.

Speakers

Dr. Richard Gerver

Speaker, Author

Richard Gerver is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author and world-renowned thinker. His career began in education, first as a teacher and then as a school principal, when he turned the fortunes of a failing school and its pupils around in just two years. Since the success of... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CEST
Camerata, First Floor Route des Quatres Communes, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Camerata

11:30am CEST

Les méthodes efficaces pour enseigner les mathématiques aux élèves de primare

Math de Singapour, méthode JUMP, problèmes ouverts ...Le but de cette présentation est de montrer les quelques méthodes et grands principes qui ont prouvé leur efficacité en didactique des mathématiques, au travers d’exemples pratiques.
Cette boîte à outils des best practices en classe de mathématiques vous permettra de pick up and choose ce que vous appliquerez avec vos élèves pour une efficacité accrue dans leurs apprentissages.
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Singapore Math, JUMP method, critical thinking ... The aim of this presentation is to showcase a few methods and key principles that have proven their effectiveness in mathematics education, through practical examples. This toolbox of best practices in the math classroom will allow you to pick up and choose what you will apply with your students for increased effectiveness in their learning.

Speakers

Laetitia Grail

CEO & Fondatrice, myBlee math

Laetitia Grail est une entrepreneure et experte en éducation et apprentissage numérique. Après avoir enseigné les mathématiques et les statistiques dans les écoles secondaires et les MBA, elle a fondé plusieurs entreprises dans le domaine de l'éducation et du secteur EdTech... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CEST
Classroom R14

Classroom R14

Language en français

11:30am CEST

AI and the educational paradigm shift: One school's response

Our learners face an uncertain future. Rapid technological advancement and the rise of AI in particular, mean that the world in 2050 will undoubtedly be a very different place to work and live. Social and cultural notions of the concept of future have placed an overwhelming emphasis on technological advancement, which means that more and better technology in schools is often cited as the future-proofing solution. This session will argue that this approach is misguided and that schools can make the biggest impact in future proofing our learners by reimagining learning spaces to better suit a skills-focused curriculum.

Speakers

Adam Jozef

Secondary School Headteacher, La Garenne International School

Adam has a range of experience working in the Middle East, the UK, Germany and Switzerland. He has held various senior leadership roles including 12 years as an IBDP Coordinator and thoroughly enjoys his role as a School Visit Team Member and Workshop Leader on behalf of the International... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CEST
Library, First Floor Route des Quatres Communes, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Library

11:30am CEST

Overcoming adversity: Lily Xu Lijia’s journey to Olympic Gold

Learning to sail and become a full-time athlete at 10-years old, Lily Xu Lijia was enrolled in a challenging Chinese training regime requiring relentless physical training and unquestioning mental compliance. Lily’s story will take you on her path from physical disabilities and debilitating injuries to learning to think for herself and achieving her dream of becoming an Olympic gold medallist. Born half deaf in both ears and nearly blind in one eye, her inspirational will to succeed despite these adversities helped her become an overnight sensation among China’s 1.3 billion population, and the flag-bearer at the closing ceremony of London 2012.

Speakers

Lily Xu Lijia

Olympic Sailing Champion

Throughout her 20-year sailing career, Lily Xu Lijia competed in three Olympics, winning bronze in Beijing 2008 and gold at London 2012, both in the women’s single-handed dinghy Laser Radial class. Lily overcame physical disabilities and debilitating injuries to become a national... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CEST
Music Room A / 319, First Floor

Music Room A

11:30am CEST

Maintaining a sense of fun in the "knowledge rich" curriculum

The first part of this session will focus on creative approaches to extended writing, enabling students to produce rigorous essays through engaging methods. The strategies outlined will include project nests, visual writing strategies, continuum lines and matrix grids.
The second half of the session will introduce fresh approaches for imparting subject content and promoting independent research. Such things as QR treasure hunts, “choose your own homework” approaches and the “escape the room” format will be covered. Those teachers who attend the session will hopefully leave with useful resources and strategies that can be immediately employed in their own classrooms.

Speakers

Russel Tarr

Head of History, International School of Toulouse

Russel Tarr has a degree in Modern World History from Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. He has been a full-time teacher of History and Politics since 1997 and is currently Head of History at the International School of Toulouse in France.His published works include A History... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CEST
PHCH Restaurant (Lower Floor) Le Rosey, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

PHCH Restaurant

11:30am CEST

No True Education Without Free Expression: What the Chicago Tradition Offers

Is education simply placing pearls of wisdom by a teacher who has mastered a subject into the willing and eager receptacle of the student’s mind, or is it something more? Is it the sharing of given nuggets of knowledge, or is it the transformative process of learning how knowledge flourishes while deepening one’s grasp and understanding of various disciplines? Since its founding, the University of Chicago has anchored its approach to education on teaching the how not the what, and on the idea that to successfully do so, absolute freedom of inquiry and expression must be the anchor value. The results speak for themselves: a relatively young university that has produced nearly 100 Nobel Prizes in fields ranging from economics to chemistry, physics to peace. This session will offer an overview of the Chicago tradition of free inquiry and expression and what it offers for the field of education.

Speakers

Tony Banout

PhD, Executive Director, The University of Chicago Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression

Tony Banout serves as the inaugural executive director of the University of Chicago’s Forum for Free Inquiry and Expression. He earned his PhD from the University of Chicago Divinity School, where he was a Martin Marty Center Junior Fellow and Provost Dissertation Fellow. As senior... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CEST
Salle Kerrich, Main Campus, 1st Floor

Salle Kerrich

11:30am CEST

UNICEF’s global leadership role in providing education in emergency settings

Visit the UNICEF tent to learn more about UNICEF’s global leadership role in providing education in emergency settings. Through an immersive and interactive session, participants will explore the challenges and innovative solutions involved in ensuring an immediate resumption of learning, such as using safe learning spaces and UNICEF’s Learning Passport. The session highlights the importance of quality and inclusive access to education under the most difficult circumstances and UNICEF’s commitment to ensuring the continuity of learning for the most marginalized children and young people.

Rob’s full bio available here

Speakers

Robert Jenkins

Ed.D, Global Director, Education and Adolescent Development, UNICEF

Friday May 31, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm CEST
UNICEF TENT Le Rosey, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

UNICEF Tent

12:15pm CEST

Lunch

Friday May 31, 2024 12:15pm - 1:30pm CEST

1:30pm CEST

STEM - Integrating strategies in IB Groups 4 to reflect and respect international learners

International schools which adopt the IB program, pride themselves on with having students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Therefore, it is paramount that they reflect this pride in how they deliver an IB education by placing their diversity of cultures at the centre of their learning. This session will ask participants to consider: How can we develop, implement, and maintain intentional inclusive strategies so that all stakeholders within the IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) are in a thriving and inclusive environment? How can we encourage critical thinking and engagement within the whole school environment regarding the diversity of cultures we come from? With the goal to encourage schools and other educational institutions to look inward, recognise areas of improvement and take action when it comes to these aspects we hope to help participants to achieve and execute the right mindset inside and outside of the classroom for the betterment of their students and themselves.

Speakers

Adesola Ayorinde Adebesin

IBDP Biology Teacher, IBDP Coordinator, Pajoma-Site Based Coordinator, International Christian School of Vienna

Adesola Adebesin has been teaching biology DP for both SL and HL at the International Christian School of Vienna since 2015. A 2002 graduate of IB bilingual diploma at the Vienna International School, Austria. Sola was born and raised in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria. He is... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CEST
Art Room 2, Ground Floor

Art Room 2

1:30pm CEST

Lessons from the world's highest-performing education systems

In this session, Lucy will draw on her experiences in five of the world’s high performing PISA countries to share an underlying philosophy that underpins their success, and the various school-level strategies that make this practically possible.

Speakers

Lucy Crehan

Education Explorer and Consultant

Lucy Crehan is an education explorer and consultant who works with national and local governments on education policy design. She teaches an online Masters module on International Comparisons in Education at the University of Buckingham and runs an Education Policy Accelerator for... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CEST
Auditoire, Main Campus, Ground Floor

Auditore

1:30pm CEST

6 practical ways to encourage creativity in the classroom

From fast-paced word games to the vowel world of the Oulipo, Mark shares his six most useful & impactful activities that he uses whenever he's working with students around the world. You will leave the session with ready-to-use games and activities that encourage your students to take risks & avoid clichè, whilst exploring what makes a writing constraint work & how to invent & implement your own constraints in a way that inspires your students.

Speakers

Mark Grist

Poet

An ex-teacher, Mark Grist is now a multi-award-winning poet and international battle rapper with over 60 million views for his poetry & rap videos online. Mark has been honoured in two categories at the Webby Awards, he's won two International Lovie Awards, been named Edinburgh Fringe... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CEST
Black Box, Theatre, Lower Floor

Black Box

1:30pm CEST

Understanding the human brain better through Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence has evolved in a very fast-paced and exponential way during the last few months. According to Mo Gawdat, former CBO (Chief Business Officer) at Google, ChatGPT 4.5 is estimated to reach an IQ of 155 (Einstein had about 160). The intelligence shown by AI has not been programmed per se but has developed itself inside of the artificial neural networks. So, the evolution of Artificial Intelligence may give us incredible glimpses on how our human neural networks work, and how we can improve them. This conference will cover some discoveries made in the last few years about AI, and how those discoveries may help us improve ourselves as humans.

Speakers

Michel Wozniak

Gérant, Formateur et Coach, OPTIMISTRA

Computer and Information Systems Engineer and Computer and Information Systems European Engineer - Specialization in Artificial IntelligenceHolder of the "Organizational Behavior" module of the MBA in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Cumbria (UK) and Robert Kennedy College... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CEST
Camerata, First Floor Route des Quatres Communes, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Camerata

1:30pm CEST

The synergy of outdoor education and sustainability: Cultivating lifelong environmental ambassadors

In an age marked by technological advancement like no other period in history, the natural world often takes a backseat in out lives. However, fostering a connection with the environment is crucial for the well-being of both individuals and the planet. Outdoor education offers a unique opportunity to instill a sense of responsibility and sustainability in our students, promoting deeper understanding of the world around them. In this session we explore the benefits and rewards our school has experienced as a result of bringing together the outdoors into the curriculum and linking with industry and organisations.

Speakers

Rob Howard

Athletic Director, John F Kennedy International School

Rob Howard has been coaching sports for nearly 30 years, working as instructor and educator both in and out of the classroom. As an athlete he swam and coached for Great Britain, but his passion has always been the outdoors. Currently working as the Athletic Director at JFK International... Read More →

Stephanie Walmsley

Head of Middle School, John F Kennedy International School

Stephanie Walmsley is Head of Middle School at John F Kennedy International School in Saanen, Switzerland. Stephanie holds a MA in Education, Equality and Diversity, and is currently studying for a MSc in Educational Leadership and Education for Sustainability. Stephanie has a passion... Read More →

Breogán Gómez

Coordinator of Outdoor Education, John F Kennedy International School

Breogán Gómez Requejo is Coordinator of the JFK Outdoor School Program & Educational Trips. He holds a Bachelors in Primary & Physical Education as well as a master’s degree in Outdoor Education. He has been acquiring experience and developing his educational career in countries... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CEST
Classroom R14

Classroom R14

1:30pm CEST

Perfectionism: What is it, what it does, why it’s rising, and what we can do

Gathering a wide range of contemporary evidence, I will explore the paradoxical effects of perfectionism and show what we can do to resist the modern-day pressure to be perfect. This session will help you to place your perfectionism in a broader context so that you might understand why you feel as you do, recognise the warning signs and break free.

Speakers

Thomas Curran

Associate Professor of Psychology, London School of Economics and Political Science

Thomas Curran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He is a world-leading expert on perfectionism. He has written for TIME magazine and the Harvard Business Review, was featured in the New Scientist... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CEST
Gymnasium / Salle Vuilleumier, Ground Floor

Gymnasium

1:30pm CEST

Seven Pillars of Wisdom - or Seven Deadly Sins? - Tell me the truth about 21st-century education

Where do our ideas about “progressive” international education come from?

Seven of the pillars of debate (including Bloom's Taxonomy, Cognitive Load Theory, Inquiry-based Learning, Student Agency and Constructivism) may be wise but are they evidence-based?

Are some mere groupthink leading to uncritical acceptance of contemporary ideology, pushing schools, like businesses, to “innovate”, to “shift the paradigm”, and to “disrupt”.

Moving fast and breaking things may not serve education and may instead pander to the interests of IT companies, consultants and publishers.

International schools often challenge a straw-man status quo; it may instead be time to challenge our definition of “progress”.

Speakers

Rob Gray

Former Headmaster, Le Rosey

Rob Gray was Headmaster of Le Rosey from 2002 to 2019. Rob studied English at Cambridge, and then worked as a teacher and head in schools and universities in Spain, the UK, France, and Brussels -collecting academic qualifications and fluency in French and Spanish along the way- before... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CEST
Library, First Floor Route des Quatres Communes, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Library

1:30pm CEST

Young Minds Matter

This 45-minute workshop for parents, teachers and other support staff explores:

What impacts young people’s well-being.
The rollercoaster of adolescence: important developmental changes.
How to spot the signs when a young person is struggling.
Approaching conversations around mental health.
Supporting young minds in your school.

Speakers

Dr. Michelle Wright

HealthFirst, Director

Dr. Michelle Wright is a British-qualified General Practitioner. As one of the original founders of HealthFirst, she has always ensured that their trainings and services are evidence-based, meeting international and Swiss standards and guidelines. Michelle works part-time in the Staff Medical Service of the International Labour Organisation, Geneva, maintaining patient contact. She also... Read More →

Dr. Mecky McNeil

Mental Health and Well-being Director, HealthFirst

Dr. Mecky McNeil is a British-qualified General Practitioner. Always an advocate for health promotion, Mecky became a health coach in 2017. In 2022, she completed her performance coaching certification with Hintsa Performance. Now focusing on mental health and well-being, a... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CEST
Music Room A / 319, First Floor

Music Room A

1:30pm CEST

Elevate 'ME' for exceptional 'US': Building powerful teams through mindful leadership and emotional intelligence

Join us for this transformative session as we explore the power of mindfulness and emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership and team building in school settings. Discover the key elements of EQ, why it's crucial for success, and how mindfulness can enhance it. Real-life case studies and practical hands-on examples from school settings will illuminate our journey towards mindful leadership and exceptional team performance.

Speakers

Jenny Ebermann

CEO Wikimedia Switzerland and Personal Development Professional

Alison Piguet

Head of Primary, La Côte International School

Friday May 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CEST
PHCH Restaurant (Lower Floor) Le Rosey, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

PHCH Restaurant

1:30pm CEST

Walking the Talk: Embedding Sustainability in Education

Join us for a facilitated conversation with Frazer Cairns, Director at the International School Lausanne, and Lee Howell, Executive Director at Villars Institute Foundation. Guiding questions: “What are the key factors that all institutions must take into account to make sustainability efforts successful?”, “What is the role of educational institutions in helping to create a more sustainable future within our communities?”, “How do we bring to life the importance of sustainability efforts within an educational institution?”

Speakers

Eliana Marcenaro

Institut Le Rosey, Head of Teaching and Learning

With more than 15 years working in international schools, Eliana is committed to creating the conditions that foster professional growth in a diverse teaching body. Teaching is both a science and an art, and educators must combine concrete evidence-based knowledge with generative... Read More →

Lee Howell

Executive Director, Villars Institute

Lee is the Executive Director of the Villars Institute which was established in March 2022 in Villars-sur-Ollon, a Swiss alpine village with a long history of intercultural education. The Institute is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to accelerating the transition to a net zero economy... Read More →

Frazer Cairns

Director, International School of Lausanne

Frazer Cairns joined the International School of Lausanne as its Director in 2017. With a background in management consultancy and journalism, he has worked as a science teacher and as a school leader in the UK, Indonesia, Switzerland, and Singapore. Frazer holds Masters and Doctorate... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CEST
Salle Kerrich, Main Campus, 1st Floor

Salle Kerrich

2:15pm CEST

Movement & Discussion Break

Friday May 31, 2024 2:15pm - 2:30pm CEST

2:30pm CEST

Teacher motivation and teacher collaboration: lessons from abroad

In this session Lucy will speak about the ways in which high performing systems support their teachers to be knowledgeable and motivated, drawing on Ryan and Deci’s self-determination theory to explain the combination of human needs that such practices meet.

Speakers

Lucy Crehan

Education Explorer and Consultant

Friday May 31, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm CEST
Art Room 1, Ground Floor

Art Room 1

2:30pm CEST

Presentation skills that support learning

Many of us have a wellspring of untapped potential in terms of our nonverbal presentation skills. This session will provide an overview of nonverbal communication, highlight some key strategies, and help participants become more aware of their own nonverbal presentation potential. Through a combination of theory, practical examples, and modelling, audience members will be offered a set of tools and strategies that will provide an immediate positive impact on their next big presentation.

Speakers

James Dalziel

Head of School, NIST International School (Bangkok)

Dr. James Dalziel is currently the Head of School at the NIST International School in Bangkok, Thailand. He has been in international education leadership positions for over 20 years while working in Singapore, Switzerland and Thailand. James holds a Doctorate and Master's in... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm CEST
Auditoire, Main Campus, Ground Floor

Auditore

2:30pm CEST

Being Proactive about Pride: Addressing the structures of prejudice in school

Sean Lìonadh is an award-winning artist from Scotland, the world leader in LGBT education. This workshop is a fun and interactive exploration of why LGBT education is so important and how it can be incorporated into the curriculum.

Speakers

Sean Lìonadh

LGBTQ+ Activist

Sean Lìonadh is an award-winning poet, filmmaker and speaker from Glasgow, Scotland. His short film, Time for Love, which explores the experience of modern day homophobia was seen by more than 16 million people online when it was released by BBC. Recently, his short film Too Rough... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm CEST
Black Box, Theatre, Lower Floor

Black Box

2:30pm CEST

Les clés de la motivation : apprendre á motiver, motiver á apprendre

Quelles sont les stratégies d'enseignement et d'apprentissage à mettre en place pour déclencher un processus vertueux de motivation chez les apprenants et... les enseignants ? Quels sont les facteurs qui favorisent ou entravent la motivation, l'envie, l'engagement, le goût de l'effort et le désir d'apprendre ? Et si nous partions d'une motivation nulle ?

Speakers

Michel Boiron

Directeur Général, Cavilam

Directeur général du CAVILAM - Alliance française de 1997 à 2022, Michel Boiron a participé à la conception et à la réalisation de nombreux projets pédagogiques en particulier avec la chaine internationale francophone TV5MONDE, RFI ou encore en partenariat avec l’Institut... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm CEST
Camerata, First Floor Route des Quatres Communes, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Camerata

Language en français

2:30pm CEST

Climbing Mount Olympus and beyond: From athlete to sports manager

My session will encapsulate the journey from being an athlete to transitioning into sports management. It emphasizes following one's dreams, the value of dedication, and the importance of mentorship and coaching. I'll touch upon my book and share insights from my experience, focusing on the significance of education, stepping out of comfort zones, and embracing mistakes as part of the learning curve.

Speakers

Elizaveta Bracht

Two-time Olympic silver medalist, book author, Marketing & Commercial Director, IBA

I consider myself truly cosmopolitan and multilingual, having lived in nine countries and traveled extensively. My career began as a professional athlete, representing the Soviet National Team from 1991. I was part of the Russian National Team for nearly 500 games across three consecutive... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm CEST
Classroom R14

Classroom R14

2:30pm CEST

Calling for balance & connection: The rationale, challenges and victories of our digital wellbeing journey

Join us as we explore the journey of implementing a school-wide phone ban, a topic sparking debate in contemporary education. In this session, we will share the rationale behind this initiative, discuss the challenges encountered, and highlight the victories achieved. We will also delve into the impact of social media on teenagers, guided by the latest research. This conversation aims to strike a balance between embracing technology and ensuring an environment conducive to learning. Engage in this critical dialogue, share your insights, and discover how this multifaceted approach is fostering focused and mindful learning communities.

Speakers

Afroditi Skevi

Head of EdTech, Institut Le Rosey

Friday May 31, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm CEST
Library, First Floor Route des Quatres Communes, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Library

2:30pm CEST

L’enfant HPI (haut potentiel intellectuel) et le mythe de l’élève modèle

Beaucoup d’enfants HPI sont de bons élèves. Mais pas tous, et le rapport particulier et passionnel que l’enfant doué entretient avec l’école est un paradoxe à l’origine de nombreux malentendus.

Speakers

Dr. Olivier Revol

Child Psychiatrist, Head of Child Development Unit, Pediatric Hospital, Lyon, France

Friday May 31, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm CEST
Salle Kerrich, Main Campus, 1st Floor

Salle Kerrich

3:15pm CEST

Movement & Discussion Break

Friday May 31, 2024 3:15pm - 3:30pm CEST

3:30pm CEST

The Juilliard’s approach of Performing Arts

After a brief introduction on the originality and relevance of the Juilliard approach to the Performing Arts, we will propose a workshop to explore the fundamental pedagogical principles : interdisciplinarity, creative exploration, collaboration, success for all, questioning and reflection around a work of art. This workshop does not require any particular skills in music, dance or drama, and is open to everyone.

Speakers

Aurore Chestier

Teacher, Collège Champittet

Aurore has a Master’s II degree and is a former student of the Bourgogne University. She teaches French literature in the International Baccalaureate and French Baccalaureate program, Latin and Drama from Year 9 to 13. Since 2020, she has trained at the Juilliard School in New... Read More →

Magali Riederer Chabloz

Music Teacher, Collège Champittet

A former pupil of Collège Champittet, she took a pedagogical diploma in piano teaching at the Conservatoire Neuchâtelois, then a soloist's diploma at the HEMU in Lausanne. She is currently studying for a certificate in choral conducting.She trained at the Juilliard School in New... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm CEST
Salle Kerrich, Main Campus, 1st Floor

Salle Kerrich

Language français & english

3:30pm CEST

Dual Language Enrichment Program for Francophone students

Marymount International School Paris has designed an innovative and customized Dual Language Enrichment Program for Francophone students. This program is designed to provide an enriching educational experience, foster bilingualism, build academic excellence, and develop cross-cultural competence among Francophone learners.

Our customized provision places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, ensuring powerful outcomes such as higher-level thinking and rich content. It prepares access for Francophone students to transition to bilingual or French 3ième (grade 9) while also benefiting from the highest standard of exceptional Marymount pedagogy and international educational standards.

Key Program Highlights: Academic Excellence, Enhancing Bilingualism and Biliteracy, Personalized Sessions, Cultural Explorations

Speakers

Sarah Thomas

Head of School, Marymount International School, Paris

Sarah Thomas incarne depuis quinze ans un leadership clairvoyant dans le milieu de l'éducation internationale. En tant que Directrice de l'École Internationale Marymount à Paris, Sarah accueille avec enthousiasme le pouvoir transformateur de l'éducation. Elle maintient et développe... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm CEST
Art Room 2, Ground Floor

Art Room 2

3:30pm CEST

Edufest implementation sprint

How often do we hear great ideas that never seem to make it back to our classrooms and schools? Why do we invest -waste!- so much time, energy, and money on professional learning that doesn’t lead to ACTION? This session is all about implementing EduFest Inpsiration so that we turn problems into possibilities and ideas into action. You’ll identify a current challenge, and design something you’d like to try using the ideas you’ve gained at Edufest. This is your chance to digest what you’ve learned. Come in with that nugget of an idea that resonated most, and figure out what you want to try!

Speakers

Michelle Blanchet

Author and Change Consultant, The Educators' Lab

Michelle is an educational consultant that infuses startup strategies into professional learning so that teachers are supported to bring changemaking, social innovation, and SDGs into their work. A graduate of IE University in Madrid, she is a part of the Global Shaper Community of... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm CEST
Camerata, First Floor Route des Quatres Communes, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Art Room 2

3:30pm CEST

Transforming the lives of young refugees

In this session, the Co-founder of Amala, Mia Eskelund Pedersen will speak about her non-profit and social innovation organisation Amala that has developed the first international secondary diploma qualification for refugee youth in response to the global problem where more than 60% of refugee youth do have access to secondary education. Mia will also share her entrepreneurial journey, turning an idea into reality, and highlight the role of her international and IB education in inspiring a commitment to providing transformative educational opportunities for refugee and crisis affected youth.

Speakers

Mia Eskelund Pedersen

Co-founder and Co Executive Director, Amala Education

Mia Eskelund Pedersen is a social entrepreneur and Co-founder and Co Executive Director of Amala Education. She graduated from UWC Mahindra College in 2007 and SOAS University in 2012 with a BSc in Arabic and Development Studies. With a belief that education really is the most powerful... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm CEST
Black Box, Theatre, Lower Floor

Black Box

3:30pm CEST

Educating through the climate crisis

The children in our charge increasingly expect schools to address the climate crisis and enable constructive responses. This workshop summarises key findings from recent research and offers a chance to share practical approaches for ongoing strategic planning. Emphasis is placed on education’s role in future-focused solutions, curriculum enrichment, well-being enhancement, pragmatic environmental commitments, and competency development.

Speakers

James Penstone

Secondary Principal, ICS Inter-Community School Zurich

James Penstone is the Secondary Principal at ICS Inter-Community School Zurich. He champions holistic education, prioritising student well-being, agency, and voice. Committed to experiential, relevant learning, James co-creates empowering environments for students. Before joining... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm CEST
Classroom R14

Classroom R14

3:30pm CEST

How to assess pastoral care?

On the surface, this seems rather simplistic when in fact it is not. Should we refer to tangible parameters only? Which ones? What about observations? If I refer to my experience, the appraisal system never included the students' opinions. Should they be included? Some describe student voice as an empty jug or a portmanteau term, while others believe that the feedback from the students (acting as the expert witnesses) to the right educational outcome, has the potential to provide useful lessons to pastoral leaders and enable school improvement. If so, how do we best harness it?

I will be using my recent research for my dissertation (MSc - Educational Leadership; University of Leicester), and my professional experience as well as literature to moderate the discussion on this topic of major importance for all the stakeholders of education: school leaders, teachers, children, their parents, as well as prospective parents.

Speakers

Fabien Hanique

Head of Boarding House, Director of Administration and HR, Le Régent International School

Trained as a French teacher, Fabien spent the first eight years of his career at Norwich School (England) before moving to South East Asia where he was among the pioneer staff of Epsom College in Malaysia in 2014. He held a number of pastoral leadership roles during the five years... Read More →

Friday May 31, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm CEST
Library, First Floor Route des Quatres Communes, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Library

3:30pm CEST

Spoken Word Poetry: Building Confidence through Self-Expression

Spoken word poetry fuses creative uses of language with embodied performance, making it a fantastic tool for self-expression. In educational settings, it can be a great way to improve students’ communication skills and build confidence, emotional intelligence, and empathy. In this session, two of Scotland’s leading spoken word poets will demonstrate the strengths and techniques behind this art form and provide you with strategies for using it in the classroom.

Speakers

Dr. Katie Ailes

Poet and Education & Access Director, I Am Loud Productions

Kevin Mclean

Poet and Creative Director, I Am Loud Productions

Friday May 31, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm CEST
Rosey Concert Hall Route des Quatres Communes, 1180 Rolle, Switzerland

Rosey Concert Hall

4:15pm CEST

Festival Closing

Friday May 31, 2024 4:15pm - 5:00pm CEST
Le Rosey Le Rosey, 1180, Rolle, Switzerland