ICP SINGAPORE 2009: Titles of Papers and Presenters

Keynote Addresses:

• Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong - Opening Address. Transcript (38.2Kb pdf file). The text of his address is published below - click here to go there.

• Andrew Blair, ICP President. Presentation (3.69Mb pdf file). Session notes.

• Sir Dexter Hutt. Session notes.

• ICP Conversation with Education Ministers, chaired by Sir Michael Barber. Session notes.

• Professor Andy Hargreaves - The 4th Way. Presentation (3.9Mb pdf file). Session notes.

• Michael Furdyk - Digital Kids are Changing the World. Presentation (6.52Mb pdf file). Session notes.

• Symposium - Identification & Development of School Principals - speakers from New Zealand (293Kb pdf file), Ontario (1.73Mb pdf file), Singapore (1.15Mb pdf file), and the U.K. (141Kb pdf file). Session notes.

• Professor Kishore Mahbubani. Session notes.

• Professor David Perkins - Education for the Unknown. Session notes.

• Mrs Tan Ching Yee - Closing Address. Text of her address (below).

Plenary Addresses:

• Dr Gene Carter - Leading & Learning in the 21st Century. Presentation (1.06Mb pdf file).

• Professor Yong Zhao - What Knowledge is of the Most Worth? Presentation (5.05Mb pdf file). Session notes.

Video Clip - Gold Farming (2:30 - 5.72Mb flv file) - click here to play the video clip.

• Dr Jane Bluestein - Successful Approaches in Handling Difficult Students. Presentation (1.09Mb pdf file).

• Professor Debashis Chatterjee - Timeless Leadership: Leading Schools of the Future. Presentation (902Kb pdf file).

• Shaikh Hisham b Abdulaziz Al Khalifia - Education: Bahrain's Future. Presentation (8.62Mb pdf file).

• Governor Grace Padaca - Her Story - Governor of the Province of Isabella in the Philippines. Presentation (5.58Mb pdf file). 

Concurrent Sessions:

A.        Innovations in Educational Leadership and Management Strand:

• A1 "Super Principals and Expert Teachers": Enhancing Professional Development through Fast Tracking - Dato Noor Rezan Binti Bapoo Hashim, Malaysia. Presentation (820Kb pdf file).

• A2  Leadership Improvement for Students' Achievement - An introduction to the results of a project on the role of school leaders - Karen van Oort, Netherlands. Presentation (526Kb pdf file).

• A3  High Impact Training Initiatives for Malaysian School Leaders - Amin Senin and Rosnarizah Abdul Halim, Malaysia. Presentation (2.4Mb pdf file).

• A4  Building a Leadership Strategy to Shape the Educational Landscape - Bob Ross, Australia. Presentation (Mb pdf file).

• A5  Correlation Between the Perceived Emotionally Intelligent Intrapersonal Behaviors of School Principals and the Job Satisfaction of Their Teachers - Peter Manser, South Africa. Presentation (235Kb pdf file).

• A6  Building School Leadership Capacity: Leading from the Inside Out - Peggy Burrows, New Zealand. Presentation (3.55Mb pdf file).

Video Clip - Burrows (1:49 - 6.91Mb wmv file) - click here to play the video clip. Right-click during play to see the player menu.

• A7  Northampton Academy: A Success Story - Peter Hullah, U.K. Presentation (5.79Mb pdf file).

Video Clip - Hullah (10:01 - 34.3Mb wmv file) - click here to play the video clip. Right-click during play to see the player menu.

• A8  Inspiring Teachers to Greatness: Leading for High Performance - Shireen Thomas and Mario Bergamin, Australia. Presentation (2.09Mb pdf file).

Video Clip - Critical Conversation (6:23 - 13.8Mb flv file) - click here to play the video clip.

• A9  Pedagogical Change: Ground Zero - Ngiam Eng Hong, Malaysia. Presentation (1.15Mb pdf file).

• A10  The Ariki Project: Collaborative Critique Based on Evidence of Practice - David Stewart and others, New Zealand. Presentation (9.8Mb pdf file).

• A11  A Framework for Practitioner Research in an ICT-Enriched Learning Environment: A Socio-Cultural Perspective - Tay Lee Yong, Siew Khiaw Lim and Cher Ping Lim, Singapore. Presentation (845Kb pdf file).

• A12  Technology Leadership through Social Capital: People Moving Technology - Yeo Hong Mui, Tan ta Huat and Lee Peck ping, Singapore. Presentation (421 Kb pdf file).

• A13  Leading and Benchmarking System-wide Innovation - Darryl Bubner, Australia. Presentation (852Kb pdf file). Paper (840Kb pdf file).

B.        The New Professionalism in Educational Leadership and Management Strand

• B1  The Naked Principal - Improving Role Confidence through 360 Degree Evaluation - Sean Cottrell, Ireland. Presentation (154Kb pdf file).

• B2  Mapping of Teacher Concerns along the Curriculum Continuum - James Han, Singapore. Presentation (587Kb pdf file).

• B3  The Artful Human: Unleashing Creative Potential - Tania De Jong, Australia. Presentation (1.08Mb pdf file).

• B4  Developing a Competency-Based Approach for Selecting Government Teachers in Indonesia - Syanne Helly, Indonesia. Presentation (413Kb pdf file).

• B5  Leadership in Multicultural and Intercultural Education - Indu Khetarpal, India. Presentation (35.8Kb pdf file).

• B6  Broadening Teaching and Learning in an Examination-Driven Context - Liew Wei Li, Singapore. Presentation (8.36Mb pdf file). Paper 1 (86.8Kb pdf file). Paper 2 (12Kb pdf file). Paper 3 (12.2Kb pdf file).

• B7  Are Principals Really Retiring Types: The Aspirations, Expectations and Experiences of Late-Career and Recently Retired Principals - Warren Marks, Australia. Presentation (10Mb pdf file).

• B8  Teacher Leadership in South-East Queensland Schools - Mark Sly, Australia. Presentation (161Kb pdf file).

• B9  What Got You Here Won't Get Us There: A Systems Perspective - Ray Bloxham, Australia. Presentation (689Kb pdf file).

• B10  Applying Standards within Authentic Evaluation Processes to Enhance the Professional Practice of Principals - Jacqueline Skytt and Richard Brown, Canada. Presentation (2.27Mb pdf file).

C.        Successful Strategies Strand:

• C1  The Power of 'AND'': Challenges and Celebrations - Re-inventing Educational Leadership and Management - Zoe Boon Suan Loy and Chan Chui Leng, Singapore. Presentation (2.91Mb pdf file).

• C2  How Leadership for an ICT Reform is Distributed within a School and the Impact of Leadership on Teachers' Use of ICT - Jeanne Ho, Singapore. Presentation (228Kb pdf file).

• C3  Penreach Whole Schools Development Programme - David Wylde and Phutumile Dumisa, South Africa. Presentation (957Kb pdf file).

• C4  The Role of Strategic Action Teams in Whole School Improvement - David Hamlett, Michelle Lucas, and John Dryden, Australia. Presentation (3.35Mb pdf file).

• C5  Resourcing Schools: High Quality, High Equity Education for All - Virginia O'Mahony, Ireland, and Ted Brierley, Australia. presentation (381Kb pdf file).

• C6  Youth Entrepreneurship: A Union Long Overdue - Bo Fishback, U.S.A. Presentation (1.57Mb pdf file).

• C7  Inclusive Education: Leading and Managing Special Needs Education in a Mainstream School - Pat Goff, Ireland. Presentation (56.5Kb pdf file).

• C8  Inclusion in U.S. Catholic High Schools - Juliana Taymans and Mary Frances Taymans, U.S.A. Presentation (201Kb pdf file).

• C9  Raising Achievement and Improving Cognition the Cooperative Way - Jeremy Gibbon, South Africa. Presentation (543Kb pdf file).

• C10  Action Research Framework and Strategies - MaryMount Staff, Singapore. Presentation 1 (139Kb pdf file) and Presentation 2 (297Kb pdf file).

• C11  Dynamic Differentiation Instruction: What Every Principal Need To Know! - Katherine Perez, U.S.A. Presentation (11.1Mb pdf file).

• C12  Using Assessment Data and Feedback to Improve Instructional Practice - Mark Walker and Sarah Salter, Australia. Presentation (12.1Mb pdf file).

• C13  Measures to Reduce the Number of Students Coming to School Late: A Qualitative Study - Kathleen Ch'ng and Choo Swee Gek, Singapore. Presentation (2.88Mb pdf file).

• C14  Improving Teacher Quality by a Holistic Approach to Professional Learning - Meg Hansen and Nick Thornton. Presentation (382Kb pdf file).

• C15  Why is Family Engagement So Important for Student Success, and How Can It make a Difference - John O'Meara and Sheree Vertigan. Presentation (246Kb pdf file).

• C16  The Impact of a Drama-in-Curriculum Programme on Sec 1 Students' Oral Competence and Confidence - S Saroja and others, Singapore. Presentation (594Kb pdf file).

D.        Innovations in Teaching and Learning Strand:

• D1  Personalising Learning through Personalising Assessment - Jim Davies, Australia. Presentation (5.39Mb pdf file).

• D2  Teaching for Understanding, Curriculum Leadership - Ban Heng Choy and Soo Ben Ek, Singapore. Presentation (471Kb pdf file).

• D3  Teaching Beyond the Text: A language Arts Journey - Dora Fernandez and Katie Ham, Singapore. Presentation (2.05Mb pdf file).

• D4  The Ins and Outs of Groupings in Project Work - Evelyn Ku, Singapore. Presentation (358Kb pdf file).

• D5  Olympic Education and Student Achievement - Linda Lee, Peiyi Nguee, and Karen Ng, Singapore. Presentation (17.6Mb pdf file). Additional file (243Kb pdf file).

• D6  Drumming with Numbers - Ronald Lee, Singapore. Presentation (168Kb pdf file).

• D7  Towards a 1:1 Computing Learning Environment in a Primary School: a Socio-Cultural Perspective - Lee Yong Tay and Suraj Nair, Singapore. Presentation (881Kb pdf file).

• D8  Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders at Mordialloc College - Toni Meath, Australia. Presentation (1.62Mb pdf file).

• D9  Action Research at Coral Secondary School - Coral Secondary School Staff, Singapore. Paper (37.8Kb pdf file). Presentation (1.45Mb pdf file). Case study (621Kb pdf file).

• D10  Developing the 5 Minds of the Future in Second Life - Adrian Lim, Steven Wong and Alvin Tan, Singapore. Presentation (11.2Mb pdf file).

• D11  Realigning the Focus of School Organization: From graded year level classes to flexible and developmental learning groups: a principal's perspective - Paul Richardson, Australia. Presentation (4.17Mb pdf file).

• D12  Improving Cognition Function for Primary School Pupils: A Proposed Intervention Programme - Alice Seng Seok Hoon and Joseph Yeo Kai Kow, Singapore. Presentation (508Kb pdf file). Paper (97.7Kb pdf file). Additional file (11.6Kb pdf file).

• D13  CHI.L.D. Talk: Talking and Learning for Kids - Vikki Rose Graydon and Diane Drew, Australia. Presentation (1.16Mb pdf file).

• D14  Project Work for Talent Development - Amanda Chia, Elaine Lim and Siew Hoon Kwek, Singapore. Presentation (597Kb pdf file).

• D15  The SCGS Story: Talent Management in an O Level Context - Choo Siew Bee, Lin Meiyin and Amanda Chia. Presentation (147Kb pdf file).

• D16  Breakthrough for Catering to High Ability Pupils: Elective Modules at West View Primary - Rashidah Absdul Rasip, Rebecca Chen and Efizah Samat. Presentation (261Kb pdf file).

• D17  Stretching High Ability Pupils To Excel (SHAPE) Programme - Ryan Foo and others. Presentation (1.33Mb pdf file).

• D18  Sharing of Creative Teaching Strategies with Learning in a Virtual Environment (L.I.V.E) - Sarah Harbachan and V Swarna Leela, Singapore. Presentation (84Kb pdf file).

• D19  Next Generation Learning and Learning Devices - Lila Mularczyk and James McAlpine. Presentation (3.22Mb pdf file).

• D20  Developing Teacher Capacity in Using Interactive Whitebaords for Language Teaching in Singapore - Farah Zeeba and Tracy Tan, Singapore. Presentation (95.6Kb pdf file).

• D21  The Power of Music from the Heart - Carmee Lim, Singapore. Presentation (1.01Mb pdf file).

• D22  Collage Paradigm in an Interconnected World - Brandon Ng and others, Singapore. Presentation (7.29Mb pdf file).

• D23  Lifewide PROGRESS Reports: Encouraging and Recognising Wider Student Formation - Kristy Picone, Australia. Presentation (364Kb pdf file).

• D24  Courage & Change - Jennifer Small, Australia. Presentation 1 (1.65Mb pdf file). Presentation 2 (122Mb pdf file). Presentation 3 (236Mb pdf file).

• D25  Brain Compatible Learning: A Practical Model - Mike Scaddan, New Zealand. Presentation (4.87Mb pdf file).

E.        Network for Success Strand and Other Strands

•  E1 Transforming Pedagogy and Space in a Network of Schools for the 21st Century - Michael Small, Australia. Presentation (3.53Mb pdf file).

• E2  Thought Leaders Together - Zita Pinda, Australia. Presentation (1.41Mb pdf file).

Others Strand:

• E3  S.U.R.F.: A Journey to Wisdom - Graham Soper, U.K. Presentation (423Kb pdf file).

• E4  Practise and Ponder over Cultivating Innovatiove and Outstanding Reserve Talents - Yang Suzhen, China. Presentation (20.1Mb pdf file).

• E5  How Principals of Independent Schools Understand Inclusive Education in South Africa - Jennifer Gous, South Africa. Presentation (1.12Mb pdf file).

• E6  Implementation Curriculum Change: Leadership, Decisiveness, Expertise - Aysen Bakioglu, Turkey. Presentation (1.09Mb pdf file).