Outline
Education policies in countries around the world currently aim to ensure the well-being of children and teachers.
This international symposium will therefore invite panelists from the United Kingdom, South Korea and Finland to report on the following: the context in which education policies regarding the well-being of children and teachers are discussed in each country; the scope of well-being to be addressed in schools and the associated initiatives ; and the indicators used to measure well-being and improve these initiatives.
A panel discussion with experts from four countries, including Japan, will explore approaches to school reform that enhance the well-being of children and teachers. The discussion aims to build a foundation for research in this field by synthesizing the insights offered by the experts from each country.
Basic information
| Date and Time | Saturday, March 14, 2026 13:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Place | 3F Auditorium, MEXT |
| Format | Hybrid (in-person and online) |
| Capacity | 150 participants on-site, 300 online |
Program
Materials
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The speaker from Finland has been replaced due to unforeseen circumstances.
| Time | Contents | Materials and Videos |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 |
Opening Address |
Opening Address video |
| 13:05 |
Introduction |
Introduction material Introduction video |
| 【Part One】 | ||
| 13:20 | Presentation Approaches and perspectives to well-being in education policy UZUKI Yuka Deputy Director, Department for Educational Policy and Evaluation Research,NIER |
Presentation material１ Presentation video１ |
| 13:35 | Invitation Lecture 1（U.K.） Teacher wellbeing：a perspective from the UK Sinéad Mc Brearty Chief Executive, Education Support |
Invitation Lecture material１ Invitation Lecture video１ |
| 14:05 | Invitation Lecture 2（South Korea） Well-being of teachers and students in Korea Hur Ju Professor, Gongju University of Education |
Invitation Lecture material２ Invitation Lecture video２ |
| 14:35 | Invitation Lecture 3（Finland） Perceptions and efforts of students' and teachers' well-being in Finish education Pia Kola-Torvinen Counsellor of Education, Finnish National Agency |
Invitation Lecture material３ Invitation Lecture video３ |
| Break |
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| 【Part Two】 | ||
| 15:25 |
Presentation |
Presentation material２ Presentation video２ |
| 15:35 |
Panel Discussion |
Panel Discussion video |
How to apply
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