Kristie Chen | Principal Consultant
Bold Academy Pte. Ltd.

Extensive experience in education and teacher training, with over 20 years of experience in the field.
Proven track record of success in designing an implementing effective training programmes, with a focus on curriculum design and development, pedagogical excellence, teacher coaching and mentoring, and overall professional development.
Experience working with educators at all levels in their careers, from beginning teachers to seasoned professionals, and across a range of subject areas and grade levels.
Deep understanding of best practices in teaching and learning, as well as the strategies and tools necessary to support educators in the new age classroom.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with a focus on building positive relationships with teachers and other stakeholders in the education community.

Specialties:
1. Consulting for institution-wide e-pedagogy, blended learning pedagogy and related teacher training
2. Consulting for and development of curriculum that teaches thinking and reasoning via dispositions-centric training (Inquiry-Based Learning)
3. Teaching the skill of critical reasoning and active listening to learners of all ages
4. Customisation of training and programmes (for students and teachers) that seek to infuse thinking and disposition development with other existing subject matters
5. Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Coach and Facilitator Additional Areas of Professional Services:
1. Professional coaching in career and life changes (ACC, ICF)
2. Executive Function Skills coaching for Primary and Secondary school students

Appearances:

Pre-conference Workshops @ 14:00

[W1] 5 Nov (PM) - Demystifying metacognition and fostering student agency [FULLY SUBSCRIBED]

In recent years, educational discussions have evolved from deep concerns with technology and its know-how to a realisation of the pressing need to home in on fundamental learning principles and skills. Indeed, we have come full circle on our journey, moving beyond our fascination with technology to re-embrace the timeless essentials of teaching and learning. With the accelerated integration of technology in education, understanding the science [and art] of human learning has become even more critical.

This workshop invites educators to dive into the intricacies of metacognition in the contemporary classroom, emphasising the urgent need to shift paradigms given the increasingly rapid emergence of newer, better, faster tech [think GenAI]. How do we effectively develop metacognition, encourage motivation, and enable self-regulated learning in our classrooms? As we adapt to the evolving educational landscape, what role do these elements play in enhancing the learning experience? By approaching metacognition, motivation and self-regulated learning through the framework of executive function skills, educators can demystify these concepts and arrive at practical insights for fostering holistic cognitive development in their students.

Participants will:

Deepen your appreciation of metacognition, motivation and self-regulated learning in the context of teaching and learning
Understand what teachers can do in the classroom to support metacognition, motivation and self-regulated learning to encourage greater student learning agency
Gain an applicable framework for the curation and selection of tech tools and platforms that support metacognition, motivation and self-regulated learning

Kristie Chen, Principal Consultant, Bold Academy Pte. Ltd.