Event Details

***This forum will be conducted in both languages. A real-time translation will be provided on the screen.***

***此次论坛语言为中英文双语，将提供屏幕上的实时翻译。***


In an era when adolescents increasingly engage with technology over nature, outdoor education is vital for fostering their holistic development. It not only enhances academic achievement but also nurtures essential life skills that prepare youth for the challenges of the modern world.


AmCham China, Tianjin would like to invite you to join the forum on the role of outdoor education in fostering the holistic development of teenagers. This forum will convene experts in the field of education to explore and discuss the myriad ways outdoor education can support the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth of teenagers.


Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this engaging and insightful forum, network with educators, and learn more about the status of outdoor education and the trends for teenagers. Moreover, the event will culminate with the exciting LifePlus High School Volleyball Tournament, showcasing the dynamic spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship among young teenagers. Please join us to cheer them on and experience the spirit of international high school competition!


Key Highlights:

  • Tianjin Education Commission Sharing Latest Policies: Measures to Improve Teenagers' Health
  • Integrating Outdoor Education into School Curricula: Strategies for educators on incorporating outdoor learning experiences into academic subjects and extracurricular activities.
  • Enhancing Physical and Mental Well-Being: Physical and mental empowerment and value innovation of outdoor education
  • Teamwork & Leadership: Outdoor education fosters collaboration, conflict resolution, and leadership skills


Event Details:

Date and Time: 14:20 - 17:00, October 18, 2024

Venue: Tianjin International School

Language: English and Chinese

Contact: Christine Chen (Christine.Chen@amchamchina.org)

Agenda

2:20 PM - 2:35 PM
Registration
2:35 PM - 2:40 PM
Opening Remarks by AmCham China, Tianjin
2:40 PM - 3:00 PM
Policy Updates by Tianjin Education Commission
Tianjin Education Commission
The latest policies to improve teenagers' health.
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Keynote Speech I - Integrating Outdoor Education into School Curricula
Ryan Witt
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
Keynote Speech II -Physical and mental empowerment and value innovation of outdoor education
Qiang Liang
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Keynote Speech III - Teamwork and Leadership
Oliver Wang
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
Panel Discussion
Mark Dreyer, Dandan Hua (Online), Ryan Witt and Haili Peng
4:20 PM - 5:00 PM
Tea Break, Watching Volleyball Game and Networking

Speakers

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    Tianjin Education Commission

    Physical, Aesthetics and Labor Skills Department

  • Ryan Witt (Head of School at Tianjin International School)

    Ryan Witt

    Head of School at Tianjin International School

  • Dandan Hua (Online) (Head of NFL China's Media and Digital Marketing)

    Dandan Hua (Online)

    Head of NFL China's Media and Digital Marketing

  • Mark Dreyer (Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at AmCham China)

    Mark Dreyer

    Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at AmCham China

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QC64Y9B/

    Mark Dreyer is the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China). Before joining AmCham China in July 2018, he was the Senior Communications Manager at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.

    Prior to switching to his current focus on corporate and strategic communications, Mark had various roles in the media. Formerly a football reporter with Sky Sports in the UK, he has also been a reporter and producer for both Fox Sports and AP Sports in the US, before moving to China ahead of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He has since covered seven Olympic and Paralympic Games as an accredited journalist and has reported on sports events in five different continents, and has interviewed stars including Pele and David Beckham.

    He has worked with a number of media outlets in China and is regularly asked to comment on the Chinese sports industry for BBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, Financial Times and many others. His book, “Sporting Superpower: An Insider’s View on China’s Quest to Be the Best”, which attempts to unravel the parallel threads of politics, economics and sports in China, was published in 2022.

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  • Qiang Liang (Professor of Tianjin University of Finance and Economics. Expert in decision-making consultation for the 14th Five-Year Plan of the General Administration of Sport)

    Qiang Liang

    Professor of Tianjin University of Finance and Economics. Expert in decision-making consultation for the 14th Five-Year Plan of the General Administration of Sport

  • Jacob Way (Moderator) (Secondary Principal at Tianjin International School)

    Jacob Way (Moderator)

    Secondary Principal at Tianjin International School

  • Haili Peng (Senior Coach & Assessment Specialist)

    Haili Peng

    Senior Coach & Assessment Specialist

  • Oliver Wang (Director of Leying SpringRock International CAMP)

    Oliver Wang

    Director of Leying SpringRock International CAMP

Sponsorship Package

Sponsorship Package - 2024 Outdoor Education Forum.pdfdownload

Tickets

Cardholding Members
Member Price RMB 100
Employees from Member Companies
Standard Price RMB 100
Non-Members
Standard Price RMB 200

Venue

Tianjin International School

No.4 Sishui Road, Hexi District, Tianjin
天津市河西区泗水道天津思锐外籍人员子女学校
Tianjin, China

If you have any questions please contact Christine Chen

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