Conference Programme

Friday,10th February 2012 :: 21st Century Education:Challenges & Opportunities
Venue :Silver Oak Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi,India
Time Session Descriptor Chairman/Speaker
09.00-09.30 hrs. Registration
09.30-10.00 hrs. Inaugural Session
  • Welcome and Introduction to the conference by Prof. M M Pant, Conference Chairman and Former Pro-Vice Chancellor,IGNOU
  • Welcome and Introduction of representatives of supporting institutions
  • Cambridge ESOL
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • Scottish Qualifications Authority
  • Qualifications and Assessments International,UK
  • Opening remarks by : Dr.Mohamed Loutfi, Dean of International Development, (on behalf of Mr. Anthony Chapman,Vice Chancellor), Cardiff Metropolitan University, Wales,UK
  • Inaugural keynote address by: Mr Bill Rammell,former Minister of State for Innovation,Universities and Skills, UK, presently Deputy Vice Chancellor University of Plymouth,UK
10.00-10.30 hrs. Tea/Coffee
10.30-12.00 hrs. Session 1:International English in the 21st Century
  • 1.1 Standards for English language assessments
  • 1.2 Recent Developments in the acceptance of International English
  • 1.3 Cambridge English Teacher: an opportunity for ELT professionals
  • 1.4 Round Table: Opportunities for English Language Teachers in the 21st century
 Chairperson: Mr John Kerr, CEO, Qualifications and Assessments International (QAI), UK
  • 1.1 Mr T.K Arunachalam ,Regional Manager (South Asia),University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations,India
  • 1.2 and 1.3
    Mr.Sanjay Malaviya ,Chief Executive ,Planet EDU, India
  • 1.4 Ms. Seema Jerath,Principal, DLF Public School, Ghaziabad
12.00-13.30 hrs. Session 2:Higher Education in the 21st Century
  • 2.1 Challenges to higher education in the 21st Century success skills
  • 2.2 New models of delivery for trans-national qualifications
  • 2.3 Aligning school education to higher learning opportunities.
  • 2.4 Round Table: Effect of 21st Century Information Tools on Higher Education
 Chairperson: Mr John McMorris ,Director of Business Development ,Scottish Qualifications Authority(SQA),Scotland
  • 2.1 Mr John Kerr , CEO,Qualifications and Assessments International(QAI),UK
  • 2.2 Dr.Neil Kemp,OBE ,Board Member-Council for Education in Commonwealth,UK Open University Worldwide and London School of commerce(LSC).Former Professional adviser to UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI) and Board Member,Institute for Development Studies,University of Sussex, UK
  • 2.3 (a) Lawrence Frey ,an educational consultant who has worked in England, Southern Africa,Ireland and has been in India for the past 12 years. Has served as school principal,academic director, curriculum developer & corporate/educational consultant
    (b) Tejwant Chhatwal, is a developmental psychologist from Stanford University and a certified soft -skills and life skills trainer by Carnegie Mellon University
  • 2.4 (a) Prof. R K Verma , Dean School of Business Studies, Sharda University,Noida
    (b) Mr. Murray Watson ,Director, Avid International New Zealand
    (c) Ms. Sunita Rajiv, HOD - English,Ahlcon International School,New Delhi
13.30-14.30 hrs. Lunch
14:30-16:00 hrs. Session 3: 21st Century Skills for Success
  • 3.1 Global consensus on 21st century success skills
  • 3.2 Quality assurance on vocational skills
  • 3.3 Learning skills in the 21st century
  • 3.4 Round Table: Opportunities for Developing 21st Century Skills for Success
 Chairperson: Mr Jeff Rose, Director, Assessment Tomorrow, UK
  • 3.1 Mr. Steven Paul Rudolph, Director, Jiva Education, India
  • 3.2 Mr. Alistair Shaw, Head of International, Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Scotland
  • 3.3 Mr. Jeff Ross,Director,Assessment Tomorrow, UK
  • 3.4 (a) Ms. Deepa Kumar,Director Maxfort School & The Maurya School,New Delhi
    (b) Mr. Naveen Chopra,Founder & Spokeperson ,The Chopras
16.00-16.30 hrs. Tea/Coffee
16:30-18:00 hrs. Session 4: 21st Century - the School, the Curriculum, the Teacher, the Learner and the Parent
  • 4.1 The concerns of stakeholders in 21 st century
  • 4.2 Curriculum design for the 21 st century
  • 4.3 'Learn design' for the 21 st century
  • 4.4 QCI/NABET Accreditation framework for 21 st Century schools
  • 4.5 Round Table: Improving Communication amongst stakeholders in 21st Century learning
 Chairperson: Prof. M M Pant ,Conference Chairman and Former Pro-Vice Chancellor IGNOU
  • 4.1 Mrs. Rachna Pant Principal, Ramjas School, New Delhi
  • 4.2 Mr. Martyn Ware,Head of eAssessment and Learning, Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA),Scotland
  • 4.3 Prof. M M Pant,Conference Chairman, and Former Pro-Vice Chancellor IGNOU, New Delhi
  • 4.4 Mr. Vipin Sahni , Director,Quality Council of India (QCI) /National Accreditation Board for Education & Training (NABET) ,New Delhi
  • 4.5 (a) Mrs. Nashy Chauhan, Principal, Anand Niketan School, Ahmedabad
    (b) Mrs. Seema Sahay , Principal, Gurukul The School, Ghaziabad
19:00 hrs. onwards : ExtraX -recognising excellence globally, Citations followed by Conference Dinner @ Margosa Lawns, India Habitat Centre, Gate No.2, Max Muller Marg, New Delhi
Participation Fee:
2,000/- per participant.


Workshop 1
Developing Innovative Teaching Methods: Focus on 21st Century Teaching
Saturday,February 11th,2012
Time Session Descriptor
10:00-11:00 hrs. Session 1:Considering elements of Innovative Teaching
11.00-11.15 hrs. Tea Break
11:15-13:00 hrs. Session 2:Teaching Innovatively with ICT
13:00-14:00 hrs. Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 hrs. Session 3:Developing Innovative Teaching Methods
15:30-15:45 hrs. Tea Break
15:45-17:00 hrs. Session 4:Assessment and Consolidation of Learning
Structure and Flow of Sessions
Session Topics
Session - 1
  • What is 'innovation'? Why innovate?
  • Innovation in the teaching and learning environment in reference to Robert Gagne's 9 steps of instruction
  • Conditions essential for innovative teaching
  • What it takes to be an innovative teacher
Session - 2
  • Understanding the need and the benefits of using ICT in teaching
  • Online tools
  • Analyzing the environment necessary for using ICT for teaching
  • Measuring success by using ICT…..Students transform into self-directed & fired up learners
  • Preparing to be a New Age teacher
  • Leveraging Social Media
  • Collaborative Learning
  • Hands-on activity to use ICT for teaching
Session - 3
  • Group Work: Developing innovative teaching methods for achieving specific learning outcomes.
  • Preparing implementation plans for innovative teaching methods
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  • Evaluating the effectiveness of the plans vis-a-vis peer feedback and prescribed criteria
Session - 4
  • Completing Assessment:
  • Self-Evalution
  • Identifying areas for further evolution of the innovative methods
  • Employing innovative methods across disciplines
  • Recognizing Innovative Teachers of the Day
Workshop 2:
Effective Coaching and Mentoring: Preparing Self - directed Learners for the 21st century
Saturday,February 11th,2012
Time Session Descriptor
10:00-11:00 hrs. Session 1:Concepts, Definitions and Contexts: differentiating between teaching, coaching and mentoring to instill self-directed learning
11.00-11.15 hrs. Tea Break
11:15-13:00 hrs. Session 2:What does coaching and mentoring comprise of, to develop self-directed learners for the 21st Century?
13:00-14:00 hrs. Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 hrs. Session 3:Group Work : Developing materials and design of coaching-mentoring programs for specific target groups
15:30-15:45 hrs. Tea Break
15:45-17:00 hrs. Session 4:Presentation of Group work and discussions on follow up activities
Structure and Flow of Sessions
Session Topics
Session - 1
  • Teaching is usually to a cohort/group/batch, although it might sometimes be one on one. The purpose or goal is to teach a subject or discipline according to a prescribed curriculum with a final assessment or test as the goal.
  • Coaching is usually one on one. But goes beyond just teaching to enabling improvement in learning. Therefore it focuses more on the learner than the subject or it's curriculum.
  • Mentoring is about helping the learner to develop a proper world view, relate to careers and overall development as a desirable citizen.
  • In this session we explore definitions, purposes, usage and boundaries of coaching and mentoring.
  • Different hats, gowns or coloured scarfs to depict different roles.
  • List words that can be used to describe actions taken by a teacher and classify them as teaching, coaching or mentoring.
Session - 2
  • Components of a coaching/mentoring program:
  • Creating a questioning mind
  • Making a self-directed learner
  • Motivation enhancement
  • Inspirations: Stories, Poems, Movies
  • Curating Learning Resources
  • Measuring Progress : Records and Feedback
Session - 3
  • Possible delivery models:
  • An e-mail a day.......
  • Enhanced with Facebook, Twitter etc.
  • Establishing the relationship
  • Learner Contracts
  • Learner Contracts
  • Identifying topics for group activities/ forming groups
Session - 4
  • Completing any unfinished group work
  • Presentations of Group work
  • Feedback on the Group work
  • Closing Remarks

The workshops will run from 10 am to 5 pm. Each participant will receive a certificate from Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Scotland's national accrediting and awarding body. The workshops are a part of a 7 unit Diploma course. Other units can be taken up at convenience to make a full Diploma programme.

Participation Fee
Individual Registration 2,200 per participant .
Institutional Registration 1,500 per participant for a minimum of 5 participants from any one institution .
Please note that seats for workshops are limited to 25 per workshop and will be booked on a first-come-first-serve basis.