Teachers from Thailand to address global meet on education for insight on “Quality” education

MANAMA, Bahrain, July 21, 2010

- Leading Educators to Take Stage at Education Project, Bahrain

Four experts from leading Asian academic institutions are among an elite list set to address a global summit in Bahrain this October, it was announced today.

Jeff Utecht, Learning Coordinator at the International School, Bangkok; Kelly Yang, Founder of the Kelly Yang Project in Hong Kong; Dr Janchai Yingprayoon, Past President at the International Council of Associations for Science Education, Thailand; and David Hogan of the Centre for Research in Pedagogy and Practice, National Institute of Education in Singapore, will speak at the Education Project 2010. They join representatives from Harvard University, the European Commission, 10 Downing Street and Microsoft at the event, which runs from 8-10 October.

It is the second occasion of the annual event, initiated by His Royal Highness Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince of Bahrain and Chairman of the Kingdom’s Economic Development Board (EDB). Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the EDB which is organising the event, said: “Education is the single most important factor in bringing stability, productivity and prosperity to all societies. Our goal in Bahrain in establishing the Education Project was to bring together an international community of educators. To have leading experts from Asia – to offer their expertise in identifying practical solutions to address the gap in the global education system – will help to ensure a platform from which to further inspire positive change.”

Despite increased government spending, education outcomes worldwide have declined over time. The Education Project was established to share best practice and create a practical approach that educators can follow to make a difference. Hundreds of professionals from 36 countries joined together last year. In October, figures from academia, business and politics will again take the stage; Utecht, Yang, Dr Yingprayoon and Hogan will offer valuable insight.

The Education Project is free to attend for educational professionals from all sectors as well as from public and private sector institutions with an interest in developing new models and standards in education. Entry is by invitation only; for more information and to register online visit: http://www.educationprojectbahrain.org