Innovation in Learning

Professional Development: Elevate Your Teaching Practice

28, Oct 2025 57 Views

As the international education landscape continues to evolve, staying current with innovative teaching methodologies and best practices has never been more critical. This fall and winter season brings an exceptional lineup of professional development opportunities across China, designed specifically for educators committed to transforming their classrooms and deepening student engagement.

From concept-based learning frameworks to literacy innovation and project-based teaching strategies, these workshops and conferences offer more than just theoretical knowledge—they provide practical, classroom-ready tools backed by leading educational experts. Whether you're an experienced educator seeking fresh perspectives or a school leader building instructional capacity across your team, these events deliver the networking, certification, and ongoing implementation support needed to create lasting impact in your teaching practice.

2025 Concept-Based Learning Conference

When: October 24–26, 2025 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Where: Shanghai Vanke Bilingual School, Minhang Campus (No. 3586 Qixin Road)

This flagship three-day conference brings together educators, administrators, and education stakeholders to explore innovative teaching methodologies. Led by renowned specialists Rachel French and Jessica Humble-Crofts, alongside Emily McCarren(Executive Principal, Keystone Academy), the event features 16+ parallel sessions covering bilingual education, AI integration, and inclusive learning design.

Registration Fees:

• Pre-Conference workshop (Friday only): USD 280

• Main Conference (Saturday–Sunday): USD 420

• Full Package: USD 560

All fees include refreshments, lunches, and networking opportunities. E-certificates provided upon completion.

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Shanghai Hongqiao offers group pricing at RMB 386/night (5-minute walk from venue).

IB Asia-Pacific Workshops - Shenzhen

When: November 14–16, 2025
Where: Shenzhen

The International Baccalaureate Organization's Asia-Pacific office is hosting comprehensive PYP, MYP, and DP professional development workshops for IB educators. Early bird rate: SGD 916 (register by September 14); Standard rate: SGD 996.

Contact: [email protected] | (+65) 6579 5000

Strengthening Literacy Through Word Inquiry - Shenzhen

When: November 14–15, 2025 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Where: Shenzhen Foreign Languages GBA Academy (No. 30 Xiangtang Road, Bantian Street, Longgang)

Led by literacy specialist Fiona Hamilton (MEd), this hands-on workshop explores inquiry-based approaches to phonics, spelling, and vocabulary development across all grade levels. Participants receive ongoing implementation support and an official e-certificate.

Fee: RMB 3,650 per participant
Accommodation: ECheng Hotel Shenzhen partnership pricing at RMB 399–429/night

Empowered Learners Through Project-Based Learning - Beijing

When: December 6–7, 2025 | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Where: Beijing Haidian Kaiwen Academy (No. 65 Xingshikou Road, Haidian District)

Transform passive students into engaged, active learners through high-quality project-based learning design. This workshop targets teachers, site leaders, and instructional coaches.

Contact: (+86) 10-8302 8588

Looking Ahead: Early Childhood Education Conference

ECE Conference 2025: "It's All About Me"

When: November 8–9, 2025
Where: Yew Chung International School Shanghai (YCIS)

The inaugural ECE conference brings together early childhood educators with new initiatives including Chinese language options and parent panels. Hosted by YCIS Shanghai—recognized as an Apple Distinguished School and Cambridge Award for Excellence recipient—this event promises to shape conversations around early learning.

Investing in professional development is an investment in both educator growth and student success. By taking part in these workshops and conferences, teachers and school leaders position themselves at the forefront of educational innovation—ready to implement new strategies, foster deeper student engagement, and build collaborative learning communities that thrive. As China’s international school network continues to expand and evolve, ongoing professional learning will remain key to shaping dynamic, globally competitive classrooms for years to come.