Empathy is often sidelined as a “soft skill.” Dr. Borba offers hard evidence that it must become an educational and societal priority. In this game-changing presentation, participants will learn why creating empathetic, compassionate and socially responsible children in a hyper-competitive, plugged-in world is more important than ever. Dr. Borba shares how educators around the globe weave empathy-building practices into existing lessons and help students to develop empathic mindsets in a test-driven culture.

This inspiring keynote, moderated by Professor Kevin Chung, The Education University of Hong Kong, is guaranteed to be informative and filled with practical ways to create positive outcomes by cultivating empathy in your classroom and school.

Terms & Conditions:

• One ticket for one online admission only (please use the same name and email address you have registered with once you receive the zoom link)

• Confirmation email and zoom meeting details will sent at a later time

• No cancellations, refunds or changes can be made

About the Organizer: Bring Me a Book Hong Kong

Bring Me A Book Hong Kong (BMABHK) is a registered charity in Hong Kong with a vision in which every child is read to, strengthening family and community bonds and creating a love of learning. We use evidence-based research to provide transformational trainings for parents and educators, libraries filled with quality picture books and access to authors and literacy experts. Our focus is on positive education and empowerment to narrow the gap for low-income families in Hong Kong.

Since inception in 2006, we have installed over 450 libraries, served 180,000 children from low-income communities through our library programs. Our First Teachers Training, for parents and educators, is an award-winning program that has proven to significantly increase ability and confidence in selecting and reading aloud books amongst families.

About the Title Sponsor: YK PAO School Foundation

YK Pao School Foundation is a non-profit charitable foundation established in Hong Kong. The foundation carries on Sir Yue-Kong Pao’s family tradition of giving back to society and focuses on educational philanthropy. It advocates bilingual, bicultural and whole person teaching and learning, and is the sponsor of YK Pao School.

YK Pao School, founded in 2007, is a pathbreaking non-profit school in Shanghai. The school pioneered a unique Year 1-12 Chinese-English immersion programme integrating Chinese and international curriculum and is missioned to nurture the whole person and prepare students to become engaged and responsible global citizens of the 21st century.