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How Neuroscience is Improving Reading and Language Skills.
A talk by Dr William Jenkins.
The presentation will cover how the brain learns, illustrating brain plasticity and neuroscientific interventions.He will show how learning skills are developed using computer based interventions. He will identify the key skills required to read effectively. Bill will refer to his extensive collaboration with Dr Paula Tallal and Mike Merzenich. The talk will cover scientific research in depth. It is suitable for educational professionals and parents.
Monday 23rd April 2007, 7:30 pm
Cork:
UCC, Kane Building, College road entrance
Admission Eur25
Tuesday 24rd April 2007, 7:30 pm
Dublin:
Stillorgan Park Hotel
Admission Eur25
Wednesday 25th April 2007, 6:30 pm
London:
Lancaster Hall Hotel
35 Craven Terrace
London W2 3EL
(between Paddington Station and Lancaster Gate Station)
Admission £20
Dr. Bill Jenkins is a founder of Scientific Learning Corporation, and an expert in learning-based brain plasticity, behavioural algorithms, and psychophysical methods, as well as multimedia and internet technology. Dr. Jenkins is an author or co-author on more than 100 publications including seven commercial software products and thirty-two US patents. His recent research includes the development of computer exercises for teaching children and adults, using neural models of brain plasticity and learning. In 1996, this work was recognized by Discovery Magazine in their annual Awards for Technology Innovations and, most recently, as a recipient of the Year 2000 Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award.
Further information contact
Neuron Learning:
Email info@Neuron.ie
Tel 0207 100 9293 UK and 021 455 4449 Ireland
