Programme - British Council Schools Online

3and computing are contributing in a big wayto wellness and longevity of life and economicgrowth of nations, and are paving way for newand diverse employment opportunities.Is this expansion being matched sufficientlywith the skills required for maintaining themomentum and accelerating future growth?Are schools fuelling the desire among youngpeople to pursue further education and careerin science and mathematics? Are teachersequipped with the latest knowledge and skillsto make learning of science and mathematicsengaging and inspiring? Are any issues ofaccess and equity impacting teaching andlearning of science and mathematics? Thisevent is an opportunity for policymakers andeducators from across the globe to debatesome of these questions and brainstorm ideasand suggestions for action.There is little doubt that our tomorrow dependson how we educate our young people today,especially in the fields that hold the promise ofproducing future innovations and leading newdiscoveries. I hope you find these two dayseffective in addressing some of the challengesand enjoy learning from the brilliant casestudies and power-packed workshops.Wishing you a very fruitful and engagingprogramme,Sally GogginDirector Education, British Council IndiaCONTENTAbout the event 4Programme 5About the Partners 9Speaker Profiles 13British Council Offices 29POLICY DIALOGUE 9 - 10 January 2013