Marshall Cavendish Education

About the Conference

It’s the time of the year, we are bringing MCE Global Conference for the second time to our educators in the Middle East!

This year, the theme for our conference is AI in Education. Generative AI tools present new opportunities and challenges in the education sector. Educators are finding a balance in using both traditional teaching and learning resources, and technologies in their daily lessons. If you are looking for ways to be productive and effective in teaching for Cambridge learners, this upcoming conference will be for you!

The Cambridge Curriculum holds immense importance in the Middle East as a beacon of global educational excellence. Developed by the University of Cambridge, its internationally recognized standards elevate the region's educational landscape. Emphasizing critical thinking, inquiry, and cultural diversity, the curriculum prepares Middle Eastern students to navigate a rapidly evolving global society. Its adaptability allows integration with local contexts while maintaining a high academic standard. By fostering a holistic and innovative approach to learning, the Cambridge Curriculum contributes significantly to shaping a generation of Middle Eastern students who are well-prepared, culturally aware, and equipped to thrive in the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

While the U.S. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are designed for American education, their principles can inspire educational reform in the Middle East. Implementing a similar standards-based approach could provide consistency in learning objectives, enhance critical thinking skills, and align education with global benchmarks. The CCSS emphasis on college and career readiness could benefit Middle Eastern students, preparing them for an increasingly competitive and interconnected world. Adapting the CCSS philosophy may contribute to raising educational standards, fostering innovation, and nurturing a workforce equipped with skills essential for success in the global economy, making it relevant and impactful in the Middle East.

During the breakout session, our experts will delve deeper into the different frameworks.

At the MCE Global Conference, we will explore:

How AI can be effectively infused into our traditional English teaching and learning

The MCE Maths aka the Singapore Approach to teaching Maths effectively

Relook into the Science teaching concepts – are there new ways to learn Science?

As part of the conference programme, participants can expect to experience MCE’s full suite of education solutions, which include print and digital learning content, and professional development programmes.

Conference Programme

Time	Activity
8:00 am - 8:30 am	Registration
8:30 am - 9:00 am	Welcome and Opening Address by MCE
9:00 am - 10:30 am	Breakout Sessions Maths: The Singapore Approach to Teaching Mathematics Effectively by Mr. Brandon Oh English: Using AI for Teaching and Learning by Ms. Susan Amy Science: Product Introduction by MCE
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Tea Break
11:00 am - 12:30 pm	Breakout Sessions Maths: Product Introduction by MCE English: Product Introduction by MCE Using AI for Teaching and Learning by Ms. Susan Amy Science: A Relook into Science Teaching by Mr. Brandon Oh
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm	Closing and Lunch

Our Speakers

Mr. Brandon Oh

Brandon holds a master’s degree in Mathematics education and is an educator with more than 20 years of experience in the education sector. He is currently a published author, trainer, and education consultant, working with educators around the world on the development and improvement of subject curriculum, content and pedagogy.

In his mathematics workshops and seminars, Brandon often shares pedagogical content knowledge and the learning theories essentially adopted in the teaching and learning of mathematics. He promotes the importance of problem solving and the problem-based learning approach to help students learn and achieve mastery of the subject.

Ms. Susan Amy

A native speaker from the United Kingdom, Ms Susan Amy has provided teacher training and language consultancy in Singapore for the past 33 years. Susan has extensive and varied experience in a variety of Singapore and the ASEAN region’s educational and work settings, from government, ministries and agencies, health bodies and educational institutions to corporations in the finance, pharmaceutical and petroleum industries. This has provided her with the depth and strength of her experience and network across a whole range of work fields.

Susan has provided teacher training and designed and coordinated programmes for pre-school, primary, secondary and tertiary teachers in Singapore, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and China. She has a passion for helping practitioners bring out the best in their students with insights into pedagogy and the sharing of excellent, well-researched resources for classroom use. She is also an active writer of educational materials.

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