FRIDAY, SEPT. 27, 2019, 9 A.M.-NOON

Brain Development, Self-Regulation, and Learning

Why do some children seem to coast through school while others struggle to understand simple concepts? Why do some very intelligent students seem to sabotage their own achievement by making decisions that are obviously not in their best interest? Recent advances in brain science have shown that some regions of the human brain continue to develop up until the early 20s. Knowledge of the time course of maturation of different parts of the brain, and how it can vary from child to child, can help teachers understand what is and is not reasonable to expect for children of a given age. In the workshop we’ll review brain development with a special focus on regions involved in self-control, self-regulation, and learning. We’ll then discuss the most recent new research (i.e. within the last five years), and the ramifications it may have for you as a teacher. Finally, we’ll discuss how you might use this information to modify your teaching strategies and target assignments to your students.

Linda Rueckert, Psychology Department

For more information, please contact Acting Chair Tim Scherman at [email protected] or our Office Administrator Hilary Jirka at [email protected].

Tim Scherman
English Department Chair

INDIVIDUAL TUITION

$110 per seminar

GROUP TUITION

For departments, schools, or districts: If you would like to register for a total of five or more seats for various seminars, you will still receive the discounted price. $500 for five seats; $900 for 10 seats; $1,500 for 20 seats.

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The seminar takes place on Friday mornings on Northeastern Illinois University’s Main Campus on the 3rd floor of the Ronald Williams Library unless otherwise noted. Northeastern Illinois University is located on Chicago’s Northwest Side.