Conference Name: Teacher 2027 – International Teaching Conference, 23-24 November, Singapore
Conference Dates: 23-24 November 2027
Conference Venue: The National University of Singapore Society (NUSS) The Graduate Club, Suntec City Guild House, 3 Temasek Boulevard (Tower 5), #02- 401/402 Suntec City Mall, Singapore
Online Application Form: Click Here
Deadline for Abstract/Paper Submissions: 15 January 2027
Contact E-Mail ID: convener@eurasiaresearch.info
Organising Scholarly Association: The Teacher Forum
TERA President: Dr. Lynne Celli, Higher Education Executive (retired), Adjunct Professor, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
Conference Language: English
Conference Themes: Teaching, Education & Learning
(Vernacular Session, e.g., European Languages, Arabic, Bahasa, Thai, Chinese, Turkish, Japanese, Russian, will be organised for a minimum of 5 participants of a particular language)
(Only English language, full-length, original papers will be considered for publication in conference journals)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Rea Raus
Statera Research and Practice Centre for Sustainability, Estonia
Topic: Teacher Motivation- Professional Identity Development
Brief Biography
Dr. Rea Raus has graduated from Tampere University, Finland (PhD in teacher education in the context of sustainable development) and Tallinn University, Estonia (MA in pedagogical counselling). R. Raus is currently studying the principles of sustainability and is a practising teacher and facilitator. She is involved in curriculum development, courses in sustainable economy, etc.
Contribution to Current Job Profile
Senior researcher in Statera Research and Practice Centre for Sustainability; teacher at Läänemaa High School (sustainable economics, etc)
Roles and Responsibilities
Conducting studies, lectures
Profile Web Link
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Prof. Van Man Isabel Tchiang
University of Saint Joseph, Macao
Topic: Building Teacher AI Literacy: Professional Development Frameworks and Challenges for Macau's Educators in the Digital Age
Brief Biography
Prof. Isabel Tchiang is Dean of the
School of Education, Associate Professor, and Director of the Teacher
Professional Development Centre at the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). She
holds a Doctorate and Master's in Education, both with Magna Cum Laude honours from the Inter-University Institute of Macau (now USJ), and a B.Sc. in Biology
from SUNY Brockport. With over two decades in education, Dr Tchiang's career
spans secondary teaching, government service, and higher education leadership
since 2013. Her research addresses education policy, teacher behaviour,
inclusive education, and AI in learning. She leads Macau's only trilingual
teacher-training program and fosters cross-institutional collaborations to
advance educational excellence.
Contribution to Current Job Profile
As Dean and Centre Director, Prof. Tchiang drives strategic growth of USJ's School of Education and Teacher Professional Development Centre. She spearheads curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary research, and cross-institutional partnerships with universities in Hong Kong, mainland China, Portugal, and Canada. She launched the "Innovative Teaching Lab" and secured cross-border practicum placements in Hengqin. Her leadership promotes inclusive education, special needs support, and AI integration, while strengthening ties with local schools and government bodies. She also oversees quality assurance and faculty development.
Roles and Responsibilities
Prof. Tchiang oversees academic
administration as Dean, including curriculum development, faculty management,
and quality assurance across Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral programmes. She
directs the Teacher Professional Development Centre, designing and delivering
professional training for in-service and pre-service educators. She supervises
Master's and Doctoral research, teaches graduate and undergraduate modules, and
serves on multiple university committees. She also coordinates partnerships
with schools, government agencies, and international institutions, represents
USJ on external advisory boards, and organises academic conferences and public
lectures.
Profile Web Link
https://www.usj.edu.mo/en/faculties/sed/#2
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Harold Mayaba
H|M Agri-Food Consulting and Speaking, New Zealand
Topic: From Rubric to Review: A Human-in-the-Loop AI Assignment Marker
Brief Biography
Dr. Harold Mayaba is a New Zealand-based applied economist, university lecturer, AI systems strategist and international speaker. He holds a PhD in Applied Economics from Lincoln University and serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Rusangu University. His work combines teaching, research, consumer behaviour and practical artificial intelligence to improve decision-making and learning. Dr. Mayaba designed a human-in-the-loop, rubric-grounded AI assignment-marking system that supports criterion-level assessment while preserving lecturer oversight. Known as “The Lion Hugger,” he speaks internationally on education, AI, purpose and resilience, helping educators and organisations adopt technology responsibly without surrendering fairness, transparency, academic judgement or essential human connection.
Contribution to Current Job Profile
In my
current professional work, I combine consulting, leadership, and speaking to
help individuals, businesses, and communities unlock opportunities and achieve
meaningful growth. Through H|M Agri-Food Consulting & Speaking, I provide
guidance in agribusiness strategy, market research, consumer behaviour, and
diaspora investment. My contribution lies in bringing together practical
business insight, research-based decision-making, and transformational
leadership to create solutions that are both impactful and sustainable.
Roles and Responsibilities
My roles and responsibilities include leading business strategy and development for both H|M Agri-Food Consulting & Speaking and TRADEit Zambia. I conduct market research, advise clients on agribusiness and investment opportunities, design growth strategies, and support business development initiatives. I also serve as a speaker and coach, delivering talks and mentorship on purpose, hope, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. In addition, I build partnerships, manage client relationships, represent my businesses professionally, and ensure that all projects align with the vision of creating value, transformation, and long-term impact.
Profile Web Link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-harold-mayaba-the-lion-hugger-9a759964/
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