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The Neuroscience of Learning in Montessori with Julia Volkman – Webinar
May 22 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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$45
Is the Montessori approach aligned with the teachings of neuroscience? How can we use the teachings of neuroscience and Montessori to make learning inherently enjoyable and accessible for all our students? This interactive, lively session will connect educational practice with the science behind plasticity, dynamic development of skill, stress, emotions, and more. This information is applicable to lifelong brain health as well as learning.
Presenter Bio:
Julia Volkman has been teaching children and mentoring teachers in private and public schools since 1997. She is a Faculty Member of the Brain Health Initiative, guest lecturer for Harvard University’s Neuroscience of Learning course, an educational researcher, a teacher mentor, and the founder and president of the educational project Maitri Learning. Ms. Volkman earned her AMI 3 to 6+ diploma from the Montreal Montessori Training Centre and her Masters from Harvard. Her graduate research on the Montessori movable alphabet won her Harvard Dean’s prize for outstanding research. Her work focuses on transforming education into a transdisciplinary, scientific pedagogy grounded in mind, brain, and education.
Admission Price- $45 for general registration, $35 for CGMS Alumni and Faculty.
