Global Learning Alliance Summit 2016
Hosted by Hwa Chong Institute, Singapore
August 25-26th

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CPET sent a six-member delegation to the Global Learning Alliance summit in August, designed by Dr. Ruth Vinz, in partnership with GLA colleagues, and hosted by Hwa Chong Institution in Singapore. CPET's delegation designed and facilitated the opening workshop session, and Professor Vinz gave several presentations and was the moderator of the public form. Overall, delegates from eight countries joined together at the summit, which was packed from beginning to end with rich discussion, deep thinking, and hands-on practice focused on moving the Global Capacities Framework forward through further research and welcoming additional schools into the Alliance.

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Day 1

Session 1 An Educational Topic of Global Concern: A Case Analysis Session 2 Intercultural Collaboration: Research Findings from the USA & Singapore Learning Journeys Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School GlaxoSmithKline Visit Nanyang Technological University Learning Hub Team-Based Learning at Hwa Chong Institution

Day 2

Session 3 Creativity: A 21st Century Imperative? Session 4 The Global Learning Alliance - A Metaphor Moving Forward Public Forum Keynote Address Professor Freddy Boey, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Global Learning Alliance Book Launch Educating for the 21st Century: Perspectives, Policies and Practices from Around the World Intercultural Collaborative Problem-Solving: A Panel Discussion Growing the Global Learning Alliance

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Australia
Shenton College

China
Tianjin Normal University

Denmark
Øregård Gymnasium

Finland
University of Helsinki
Viikki Teacher Training School

Hong Kong
Diocesan Girls' School

Singapore
Hwa Chong Institution
Ministry of Education
Nanyang Girls' High School
National Institute of Education

Sweden
S:t Iliansskolan

United States
Edgemont Public Schools District
Scarsdale Public Schools District
Teachers College, Columbia University