Dean of SED, Prof. Rochelle Ge, Deliver Keynote Speech at the “Mainland and Macao Curriculum Development and Textbook Compilation Seminar”
Dean of SED, Prof. Rochelle Ge, Deliver Keynote Speech at the "Mainland and Macao Curriculum Development and Textbook Compilation Seminar"
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23/10/2024
Prof. Ge provided a comprehensive analysis of the latest trends in global curriculum reform and discussed the evolving needs and challenges in teacher professional development brought about by these changes.
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region, the “Mainland and Macao Curriculum Development and Textbook Compilation Seminar” was held on October 17 at the University of Macau. Co-organised by the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) and the Curriculum and Textbook Research Institute of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, the seminar aimed to highlight the significance of the successful implementation of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy in Macao.
Experts and scholars from both Mainland China and Macao were invited to share experiences in curriculum reform and collaborative textbook publication. The event also featured the “Mainland and Macao Textbook Exhibition,” showcasing the history and achievements of textbook development in both regions. Nearly 200 representatives from the Ministry of Education, the Macao SAR Government, and the publishing industry attended the seminar.
Professor Rochelle Ge, Dean of the School of Education, delivered a keynote speech titled “Global Curriculum Development Trends and the Needs for Teacher Training: Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing World.” In her presentation, Professor Ge provided a comprehensive analysis of the latest trends in global curriculum reform and discussed the evolving needs and challenges in teacher professional development brought about by these changes. Her insights offered fresh perspectives to the audience and prompted meaningful discussions.
