The Annual Conference of the FEW
The first annual conference of the FEW, the Forum for World Education, was launched at OECD headquarters in Paris, centered on the theme “The Future of Education: Where Do We Go from Here”.
There were over 300 international business leaders, education policymakers, and renowned scholars from more than 10 countries and regions participating in the two-day event. They exchanged ambitious and profound ideas about the future of global education.
The forum started with keynote speeches by Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands and a Chinese business leader, both of whom shared opinions about the challenges of education in the 21s, century.
The business leader said that to keep up with today's ever changing world, it was essential to develop innovation education. “In the current digital era, two things are increasingly important: Not only should we give everyone the chance to receive an education but, first and foremost, it's about offering students the right type of education and skillset that can prepare them to cope with the challenges that future poses.”
He continued by stressing the importance of recognizing school employees including teachers and headmasters. “Education is about the future. We should give teachers the best recognition, and equip headmasters with the proper training and resources to identify and retain the most capable educators. A good teacher can help 200 students in their lifetime at least.”
Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands acknowledged children's creative ideas and the necessity of including them in the design of the education system. She explained that a good teaching method should not only help kids but also support adults.
The forum has caught attention from the education, economy, culture and arts sectors, along with international organizations such as the UNESCO, policymakers, a number of universities, and non-profit organizations from all over the world.
Launched in 2013, FEW is a non-profit organization based in the U.S. It's dedicated to promoting the growth of global economy through educational innovation and supporting disadvantaged communities in gaining access and equality.
13. What is the main idea of the first two paragraphs?
A.People think highly of the FWE. |
B.People could exchange their ideas about the FWE. |
C.People pay much attention to the future of education. |
D.People from around the world attended the annual conference of FWE. |
14. Who plays a key role in the future of education, according to the business leader?
A.Students. | B.Educators. |
C.Business leaders. | D.Education policymakers. |
15. What did the business leaders and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands advocate about education?
A.Developing creative education. |
B.Designing an education system. |
C.Offering students as much education as possible. |
D.Giving teachers proper resources. |
16. What do we know about the FWE?
A.It is held every other year. | B.It attracts global attention. |
C.It stresses advanced education. | D.It aims to gain profits through education. |