David Bott is the Associate Director of the Institute of Positive Education. David helps lead one of the world’s most experienced teams dedicated to research, development and training in the field of Positive Education; applied wellbeing science. David has been involved in training thousands of teachers from hundreds of schools around the world in designing, implementing and sustaining individual and whole-school approaches to wellbeing. David is a sought-after speaker and education consultant who works with government organisations and some of the world’s leading schools to help guide wellbeing vision and strategy. David sits on the Dubai Future Council for Education and has published in academic journals, industry periodicals, and co-authored the book, “Teach Positive”. David’s current role is informed by his 15 years of practical teaching experience in Australia and the UK where he held senior pastoral and academic leadership positions. David lives with his wife, son and daughter on the Corio campus of Geelong Grammar School.

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>Masterclass: Future Possibilities for Wellbeing in Education: Emerging Trends and Transformations

Right now, wherever you look, schools are evolving – fast. Around the world, dedicated educators are beginning to see a new vision for education emerge from the mist. Through the eyes of a professional educator, David will draw on his work in supporting the implementation of Positive Education in dozens of schools globally, insights from his role on the Dubai Future Council, and recent conversations with leading educators and futurists to outline ten megatrends in education. These, David will argue, are set to shape the next iteration of schooling – directly affecting the way teachers and students will interface with the learning experience of the future.

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