The Multiple Pathways Model: Using Brain Research to Orchestrate Learning
In this exciting presentation, infused with real brain images and interactive experiences, attendees will see how learning takes place. Go beyond visual, auditory, and kinesthetic pathways and learn about additional pathways strongly involved in learning. Acquire strategies for accessing these pathways in order to reach diverse learners.
Registration is now open
Fees include breakfast
Dr. Janet Zadina
An educational neuroscientist who sees her research through the eyes of a teacher!
Dr. Z’s lively presentations, peppered with humor, music, and audience participation, engage and empower educators and trainers by providing them with a basic understanding of learning processes in the brain. Through illustrations, a simulation, and interactions, this exciting new information is presented in an understandable and entertaining style. Attendees will look inside the brain, acquire a new understanding of the nature of learning, discover principles for instruction based on brain research, and acquire strategies for addressing learning differences in the classroom. Participants leave Dr. Z’s sessions energized and excited about trying these new approaches!
Janet N. Zadina, Ph.D. is an experienced high school and college instructor. Dr. Z also has experience as a reading specialist and is now engaged in neuroscience research. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurology at Tulane. Dr. Z also serves as Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at the University of South Florida and is engaged in neuroscience research. Dr. Zadina is co-author of Writing Now, a college developmental composition textbook. She has presented keynotes and workshops on brain research and instruction internationally.
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Audiences say they feel… |
Trainers and educators leave ready to… |
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“…fired up with new ideas” |
“…use more activities to stimulate the brains of my students” |
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“…inspired, as if I had a revelation” |
“…bring more diversity to my teaching methodology” |
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“…supercharged |
“…incorporate more strategies that foster student success” |
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“…enlightened, energized” |
“…take my students’ differences into account more often and encourage various learning styles” |
Date and Time:
Thursday, October 14, 2010
8 AM - 12:00 noon
Location: University of North Florida
University Center
Jacksonville, FL
Attire: Business Casual
Fees:
Early Registration July 14-Sept 14
Chapter members - Gold complimentary
Chapter members - other $29
Non-chapter members $79
(50% refund up to Sept. 14 - no refunds after this date)
Registration Sept 15-Oct 7
Chapter members - Gold complimentary
Chapter members - other $39
Non-chapter members $89
Walk-in Registration
Chapter members - Gold complimentary
Chapter members - other $49
Non-chapter member $99
For additional information, contact: professionaldevelopment@astdnefl.org
Online registration closes Thursday, October 7th 5:00 p.m.
Online registration requires payment by MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, or PayPal.
If you need to arrange for an alternate payment method, please call the chapter administrator at (904) 356-9008.
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