Engage in intensive training in neuroscience concepts Register for the Learning ghj_amp the Brain Summer Institute, co-sponsored with the Neuroscience Research Institute, University of California, Santa Barbara Cost: $1,975 |
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The Summer Institute is for
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You will learn strategies to:
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At the Institute, you will be actively engaged in the following questions:
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Content goals: Four goals provide the basis for the program:
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Full-time participation and preparation are expected throughout the Institute. The Institute is hands-on. Rather than simply listening to lectures, participants also collaborate in facilitated discussions and analyses of case studies to develop scientifically grounded approaches for understanding and meeting the diverse cognitive, social and emotional needs of students. A full schedule of class sessions and activities is held each day, amounting to a program total of 22 hours. Additionally, there will be asignment and group projects each evening for the next day. | |
About The Institute:
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This Learning ghj_amp the Brain Summer Institute helps individuals and school teams develop the knowledge, skills and strategies necessary to responsibly apply neuroscience and cognitive science findings to the classroom to improve teaching and learning. The program offers participants an intensive professional development experience, drawing on the most up-to-date findings in affective and social neuroscience. The Institute emphasizes memory and retention and their roles in learning, motivation, attention and the culture of schools. The Institute will be led by Dr. Judy Willis. |
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Judy Willis, MD, EdD is a neurologist and credentialed teacher. She has combined her training in neuroscience and neuroimaging with her teacher education training and years of classroom experience. Dr. Willis is an authority in the field of learning-centered brain research and teaching strategies derived from this research and has spoken at national and international educational conferences. Dr. Willis has taught in elementary and middle schools and is currently an adjunct lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She has written six books on this topic, contributed extensively to educational journals, and conducts interactive professional development workshops throughout the United States and internationally.
Her most recent books include Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning (2006), Brain Research Based Strategies for the Inclusion Class (2007), How Your Child Learns Best (2008), and Inspiring Middle School Minds: Gifted, Creative and Challenging (2009). |
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Professional Development Credit: |
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This program provides a total of 22 hours toward professional development credit for various professionals. For types of credit offered, or to find out about additional engaged hours toward professional development credit, call Learning ghj_amp the Brain Conference at 781-449-4010 ext. 101. | |
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Interaction between faculty and participants outside the classroom is an integral part of the Institute. To foster this total immersion learning environment, participants are housed in dormitory accommodations on the UC, Santa Barbara campus. Participants are assigned a single room. Linens and daily housekeeping are provided. All facilities are ADA compliant. |