From July 29  August 2, 2024, Learning & the Brain is offering an online Summer Institute.

In recent years, huge strides have been made in the science of how the brain develops and the fundamental roles of social relationships, emotions, culture, and cognitive opportunities. But what does this mean for educating students? This institute will explore effective ways for educators and clinicians to support a child's healthy social, emotional, and academic growth by building social relationships that are embedded within rich intellectual contexts. We will deep-dive into how we can build upon our knowledge about how the brain learns to best support students post-pandemic and beyond. Along the way, we will discuss recent research into how the experiences of students impact their brain and psychosocial development; how the brain develops when students are allowed to drive their own learning; and how what we learned during the COVID-19 pandemic should influence the way school is structured. Through a developmental lens, you will examine the growing abilities and emotional and social needs of children, adolescents, and young adults. To ensure that our work remains hands-on and personal, this workshop is limited to 50 participants.