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Upcoming Livestream | Al Era - Is "the Science of Learning" Still Scientific?
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11 Nov, 2025
10 : 18
📢 As a pioneer of international education in China, the Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network, in collaboration with global education experts, is proud to launch a free public dialogue platform: the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Lecture Series, themed "Challenges and Breakthroughs in Contemporary Education."
Guided by the mission "Empowering Every Child to Become a Builder of the Future World," this series focuses on the restructuring of education amidst the AI revolution. It aims to share cutting-edge global educational practices, explore pathways for international cultivation for Chinese families within the current global landscape, and contribute innovative models to the modernization of education in China.
🔥 YCYW EDUCATIONAL LECTURE SERIES - 25/26 LECTURE 3
Topic: Al Era - Is "the Science of Learning" Still Scientific?
To date, what significant findings has the field of learning science uncovered regarding core issues such as learning approaches, methodologies, and learner characteristics?
Which learning habits and methods advocated by the Confucian tradition align with contemporary research findings in learning science?
Upon encountering these questions, are you filled with perplexity?
YCIS Shanghai Lingang Campus will host the lecture on 13th November from 7:00pm to 8:15pm.
The event will take the form of an interview-style dialogue, chaired by Chinese Co-Principal Dr Gary Zhou, with participation from a student (Jenny Deng) and a parent representative (Jessica).
Speaker Introductions:
- Prof Pang Weiguo (Professor, School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, East China Normal University)
- Dr Gary Zhou (Chinese Co-Principal, YWIES Shanghai Lingang)
Lecture Time: 13 November 2025, 19:00
📍Lecture Venue:
Venue: YWIES Shanghai Lingang
Address: No. 2 Yinlian Road, Lingang New City, Pudong New District, ShanghaiSneak Peek at Lecture Highlights:
- What are the core findings of learning science? Which popular "methods" might actually be harmful?
- Will AI disrupt education? Based on scientific evidence, which predictions should we trust, and which should we question?
- Are traditional Confucian learning habits still "scientific" today?
- What scientifically-verified strategies are essential foundational skills for the AI era?
When knowledge acquisition becomes readily accessible, how can we harness cognitive engagement, emotional connection and critical thinking to transform technological tools into accelerators for lifelong learning?
💻 How to Participate
🎯 Why This Lecture Series?
With over 90 years of experience in international education, Yew Chung Yew Wah remains committed to driving educational innovation in China with a global perspective. Through the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Lecture Series, we aim to:
Break down information barriers, connecting more families with advanced educational philosophies.
Build public trust by showcasing the profound value inherent in education.
Unlock the infinite potential within every child and collaboratively build a future-oriented educational ecosystem.
📌 The future of education is ours to write, together. Join this feast of ideas and let's embark on a new chapter of educational transformation!
