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Opening Ceremony of ICET World Assembly 2004

12 Jul 2004

 

Jointly organized by the Education and Manpower Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Faculty of Education of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Hong Kong Teachers' Centre., the International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET) World Assembly 2004 will be held between July 13 and 17 at the University of Hong Kong.

Amidst the worldwide trend of educational reform, educators are forging new roles, identities and relationships. The theme of this year's Assembly is Teachers as Learners: Building Communities for Professional Development, and brings together a global family of educators to engage in deep enquiry for the benefit of the students.

The opening ceremony of ICET World Assembly 2004 will be held on July 13. The officiating guests at the opening ceremony include:
- Professor Arthur Li, Secretary for Education and Manpower, Hong Kong SAR Government
- Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, Vice-Chancellor, The University of Hong Kong
- Professor Tony Townsend, President-Elect, International Council on Education for Teaching (ICET)
- Dr Ora Kwo, Chairperson, Organizing Committee for ICET World Assembly 2004

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the opening ceremony. Details as follows:
Date: July 13 (Tuesday)
Time: 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Venue: Lecture Theatre 2 to 4, Cheung Kung Hai Conference Centre, G/F , Administration Block, Faculty of Medicine Building, The University of Hong Kong

For media enquiries, please contact Miss Anson Chan of Faculty of Education at 2241 5461 or Miss Polo Leung of External Relations Office at 2859 2600.