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From the Laboratory to the Classroom: Applying the Science of Learning to Classroom Practice
An NWAIS Workshop Series
START DATE POSTPONED
October 24, November 14, December 5, December 12, January 4
3:00-4:00pm PT
Audience
K-12 educators and educational leaders will find this course valuable and applicable.
Course Description
Over the last four decades, tremendous strides have been made with regards to demystifying the human learning process. Reams of academic research have successfully established that, far from being conceptual, much of learning adheres to predictable and reliable biological processes. Unfortunately, many teachers remain untouched by this knowledge as it’s rarely been translated into practical strategies for education and educators. This is something that, together, we shall remedy! During this short-course, we will explore several of the most important findings from the Science of Learning and consider what these mean for pedagogical, curricular, and student decision-making. It’s time to take the leap from theory to practice!
After the Completion of the Workshops Series, Participants Will Be Able To:
- Differentiate the two primary modes of human thinking and learning
- Define 12 key learning principles and describe how each can be adapted for teaching practice.
- Explain the process of translation and outline key examples of successful translation in process.
- Outline the mechanisms of stress (both good and bad) and explain how technology drives this process against learning.
Session Descriptions
October 24, 2023 November 14, 2023 - 3:00-4:00pm PT
Foundations of Learning
How does the brain work to make sense of reality, and what impact does this have on teaching & learning? During this engaging and interactive session, we will explore the often counter-intuitive foundations of thinking, the power of stories to drive perception, the role errors play in comprehension, and consider how these three concepts tie together to drive student learning.
November 14, 2023 December 5, 2023 - 3:00-4:00pm PT
Principles of Learning: Pt. I
Can students listen to music while they study? Are hard-copy or digital books better for comprehension? When might note-taking actually harm learning? During this session, we will explore several principles of how human beings learn - these principles are learning 'nuggets' that can shine a light on more traditional classroom practices. Beyond learning about each principle, we will also consider how these principles can be adapted to tweak/improve teaching & learning practices.
December 5, 2023 December 12, 2023 - 3:00-4:00pm
Principles of Learning: Pt. II
How might learning context impact performance ability? What is the key to deep, durable, lasting memories? How can errors actually improve comprehension? During this session, we will explore several more principles of how human beings learn. As before, beyond learning about each principle, we will also consider how these principles can be adapted to tweak/improve teaching & learning practices.
December 12, 2023 January 4, 2024 - 3:00-4:00pm
Principles of Learning: Pt. III
How do narratives mimic human memory formation? What impact does sleep have on long-term learning? What is the single worst thing human beings can do for comprehension? During this session, we will explore several more principles of how human beings learn. As before, beyond learning about each principle, we will also consider how these principles can be adapted to tweak/improve teaching & learning practices.
About the Instructor
 Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath (PhD, MEd) is a neuroscientist, educator, and author of the best-selling book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick. He has conducted research and lectured at Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, the University of Melbourne, and over 750 schools internationally. He currently serves as Director of LME Global: a team dedicated to bringing the latest brain and behavioral research to teachers, students, and parents alike.
See Dr. Cooney Horvath in actionIn this short video, Dr. Cooney Horvath explains the best learning research article he read last year
Registration
Registration is now open!
Participants will register for the full series. In the case that you are not able to attend all three sessions in real time, all registrations include access to session recordings. Registrations are non-transferable and access is limited to the person who has registered. Recordings should not be shared.
Pricing
Single Workshop Registration (Includes access to all three workshops and recording*)
Member Schools - $275
Non-Members - $375
* Link to recordings will remain active for two weeks following each session CancellationSubstitutions may be made any time prior to the workshop. Written cancellations received for courses are eligible for a refund after a $50 cancellation fee.
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