Health and Well-being in the Classroom

As part of SPARK 2024, the British Council in Hong Kong’s Teaching Centre is pleased to present the upcoming Health and Well-being in the Classroom symposium to be held in October 2024.

This symposium will explore themes related to mental health and wellbeing for teachers, secondary learners and young adults; inclusivity in the classroom; special educational needs and disabilities; and also spotlight the work the British Council and Christian Action does to improve wellbeing for asylum seekers and refugees in Hong Kong.

We invite teaching professionals of English language and other disciplines, as well as parents and young people across Hong Kong to take part in our events, where you will be able to hear insights from experts and peers, and share and enrich your experiences.

The symposium will take place over 3 days between 18-20 October at AIRSIDE in Kai Tak, with some events also taking place online.

As part of the symposium, the British Council also welcomes secondary (S4-S6) learners in Hong Kong to take part in our SPARK English Competition.

For teaching professionals in English language and other disciplines, parents, and young people - learn, share and discuss how we can contribute to a healthy future in education.

SPARK English Competition

SPARK English Competition - What does a healthy future look like?

Promoting inclusion, not exclusion, of learner languages in English language learning environments

This workshop explores and promotes what a ‘healthy future’ entails in English Language Teaching (ELT) from the perspective of the role and value of other languages in language learning.

Prioritising Mental Health for Our Youth

Join Mind HK for an illuminating session where a mental health expert will share an up-to-date overview of the landscape of teenagers’ mental health in Hong Kong.

Inclusive SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) Practices

In this session, we will explore diverse case studies with a focus on developing empathy, perspective-taking, and emotional well-being.

A Bridge to Healthy Futures: Using AI to raise the bar in special education

Join this session where we will share a solution to the problems encountered in SEN education through utilization of modern technologies and its integration with field expertise.

Well-being for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Hong Kong

In this session, we will explore what health and well-being means to refugees and asylum seekers in Hong Kong.

A Holistic Approach to Health and Well-being for Teaching Professionals

This session will explore a holistic approach that integrates physical, mental, and emotional health, emphasising the importance of self-care in the demanding field of education.

Artificial Intimacy: Getting to the Heart of AI’s Influence

AI tutors to intimate companions... we are just scratching the surface: Welcome to "Artificial Intimacy: Uncovering the Research Behind AI’s Influence on Human Connections."