BTIM - Brain-Considerate Learning: The Bridge Between Teaching Effort and Student Learning
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
Norris Conference Center
2525 West Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78757
(512) 451-5011
Eligible Attendees:
Project Directors and Instructional Team Members for Texas Regional Collaboratives BTIM projects. Up to two persons from each project may attend. If available, registration will open up to all TRC Projects on May 16, 2011. Spaces for this PDA are limited to 60 participants.
Description
Current brain research is displacing obsolete phraseology that proclaimed, “We go to school to learn.” Instead, a continuous stream of information is constantly processed inside the human brain anywhere sensory experiences are encoded for memory. For centuries, the biologically-based operating principles by which the human brain processes, stores, and retrieves information were well-guarded neurological secrets. Not only are these mysteries finally undergoing a long overdue disclosure, but they are also receiving the increased attention of educators who are re-thinking some long-held beliefs about classroom learning.
While an infinite number of well-grounded teaching methods exists, some brain-antagonistic practices still influence contemporary education despite a rising reservoir of knowledge from the cognitive sciences. Several important principles in neuroscience with which educators should become acquainted offer explanations as to why some teaching approaches are unfailingly successful, while others lead to both teacher and learner frustration. How the human brain “works” is basic to understanding human learning and effective classroom instruction.
The recent advances in neuroscience, coupled with today’s incredible brain-imaging technologies, give educators a new window into the inner workings of the human brain. The 19th and 20th century premises upon which our contemporary schools were founded may warrant re-examination and revision based on the discoveries in neuroscience that have surfaced over the past two decades. Yet our past history continues to haunt the modus operandi in our current classrooms. This presentation by Ken Wesson will highlight the brain-considerate principles that can bridge the gaps between what teaching efforts and student understanding with a special focus on classroom science.
Certificates of Participation
Certificates stating 16 Continuing Professional Education hours (CPE credits) earned will be sent electronically after the participant has completed the online course evaluation. Participants should receive the certificate two to three weeks after the PDA. Any questions about certificates should be directed toward the contact person listed on this page.
Contact
Amy Werst
Coordinator for Special Projects
Telephone: 512-471-7450
E-Mail: amy.werst@austin.utexas.edu
Accommodations
Sleeping rooms are available at the workshop site on a first come, first serve basis. Contact the hotel directly by phone to make a reservation. Reservations MUST be made at least one month in advance to ensure a space at the hosting hotel: Hotel Allendale. Please tell the reservationist to use the code "UT-TRC" when making your reservation to get the group rate.
Parking
Parking is free. The hotel is adjacent to the training site.
Registration
The cost is $45.00 per day per participant. Registration fees cover breakfast, lunch, and training materials. Payments are due before this event. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations or those not in attendance. Spaces for this PDA are limited to 60 persons.
For this 2-day workshop, fees are $90 per person.
Registration Payment
Participants may pay by credit card or check. The registration confirmation email will contain all necessary information to provide to business offices for credit card payment records and check processing instructions.
Checks for registration need to be made out to "The University of Texas at Austin." Please send to the attention of Jeff Early along with the printed registration confirmation email.
Transportation expenses will be reimbursed. Reimbursement forms will be provided via email with the evaluation form after the PDA. All participants are responsible for their own lodging reservations and payments.
Registration Instructions:
Please register at least two weeks before the event, by June 27th, 2011. Registration is limited to 60 persons, so the link may close earlier than June 27th!
Click the registration button below to register your attendance. You will be asked your name, email, and collaborative. If you are not the project director, you will need to enter your project director's email as well. If you have multiple people attending, please fill out this form for each person that will be attending. You may need to quit and restart your browser to enter multiple people. If you need technical help with the registration page, send an email to the: TRC Web Team.
