Good Theory Good Practice
27th August 2011
9.00am - 1.00pm
ACU Banyo Campus, 1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo, Qld 4014
Neuroeducation: How Understanding the Developing Brain Enhances Good Practice!
 Keynote Speaker - Dr Michael C Nagel
Since the 1990’s advances in technology and scientific research have provided new insights into the neurological development of children. As a result of this work all aspects of education and child care have been reinvigorated with new understandings of how the brain grows and develops, and how this might impact on behaviour and learning? Moreover, some of the newest research available suggests we may have to radically rethink how we might engage with 21st century minds if we are truly sincere in meeting the myriad of needs students possess as they move through educational systems. This keynote focuses on contemporary research into how the brain matures and develops and the implications of this as we engage with the students around us while they grow and learn.
Dr Michael C Nagel is an Associate Professor in the School of Science and Education at the University of the Sunshine Coast. Dr Nagel teaches and researches in the areas of cognition, behaviour and learning and human development and early learning. He is currently writing two new books focusing on brain development and early learning which will be published later this year and compliment his earlier works entitled ‘Boys-Stir-Us: Working WITH the Hidden Nature of Boys’ and ‘It’s A Girl’ Thing.’ Dr Nagel is also a member of the prestigious International Neuropsychological Society and a feature writer for the ‘Child’ series of magazines which offers parenting advice to more than one million Australian readers. When he is not busy professionally, he spends his time learning the important lessons of childhood and life from his own children, Madeline and Harrison.
The program starts at 9.00am with the Keynote and is followed by workshops (Cross Cultural Awareness, Using colour to determine career interests, others to be confirmed). The program will conclude at 1.00pm with lunch.
Registration (GST Inclusive):
- $60.00 for individual CDAA members
- $80.00 Corporate Rate (Corporate Members, AHRI Members and members of an association affiliated with CICA - inc QGCA and QASA)
- $100.00 Non–members
The cost includes Morning Tea, Lunch and Certificate of Attendance.
Download the full program here
Please ensure you include the date of the event with your payment details.
Contact Gary Gillies on 3482 5564 or ggill6@eq.edu.au for further information or dietary requirements.
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