ICEF

Keynote Speakers

1. Prof. Thomas Kohler

Professor Thomas Kohler is currently a Professor of Educational Technology at the Institute of Vocational Education, Dresden University of Technology, Germany. He also serves as the Director of the Digital Innovation Center at Dresden University, President of the Society for Science Communication, and a member of the Leibniz Research Alliance on Open Science. His main research focuses on smart learning environments, and the measurement and evaluation of the effectiveness of digital learning settings, particularly for students in STEM fields. His work has had a significant impact in the field, with an H-index of 22.

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2. Prof. Steffen Kersten

Professor Steffen Kersten is currently a Professor of Vocational Education at the Institute of Vocational Education, Dresden University of Technology, Germany. His research interests include the design of self-directed learning processes in vocational education and the training and development of technical teachers in developing countries. He has led and participated in numerous teacher training and curriculum development projects at higher education institutions in Vietnam, Thailand, and China.

University Profile: Dr. phil. Steffen Kersten — Chair of Vocational Education — TU Dresden

3. Dr. Lizana Oberholzer

Lizana Oberholzer is a senior lecturer in teacher education and leads the International MA in Education program at the University of Wolverhampton. She oversees programs supporting early career teachers and school leadership development. Lizana is the convenor of BERA’s Teacher Education special interest group and the BELMAS Research Interest Group on Governance. She is a trustee of BAMEed and a regional lead for WomenEd. She currently serves as the Chair of IPDA England, Chair of the IPDA International Conference, Vice Chair of UCET’s CPD forum, and Chair of the APPG SIG on Teacher Development. She is also a trustee of a Multi Academy Trust and is dedicated to providing learners with educational opportunities and life chances.

University Profile: Lizana Oberholzer | About | University of Wolverhampton

4. Prof. Sheena Gardner

Professor Sheena Gardner is a Professor of Applied Linguistics at Coventry University, United Kingdom. She specializes in Corpus Linguistics, Systemic Functional Grammar, and the analysis of academic genres. One of her key publications is the book Genres Across the Disciplines: Student Writing in Higher Education, co-authored with Hilary Nesi, which analyzes student academic writing across disciplines in higher education. Her research contributes to a deeper understanding of educational linguistics and academic discourse. She has an H-index of 28 with a total of 3,342 citations.

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5. Prof. Susan Drake

Professor Susan Drake is a Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Education at Brock University, Canada. She specializes in curriculum design, particularly integrated and interdisciplinary curricula. She developed the "Story Model," which helps students explore topics from multiple perspectives. Her research emphasizes the connection between curriculum, instruction, and assessment, and highlights the importance of intercultural elements in education. She focuses on how to integrate diverse cultural values and perspectives into curricula, helping students develop global thinking and a deeper understanding of social diversity. She has an H-index of 9 with a total of 1,048 citations.

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