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How They
Learn Differently
by Dr. Nkechy Ezeh
3 to 5 Dec 07, 9am to
5pm, Singapore |
This is a workshop designed for all who work with young children, including parents. It will set the stage with what we currently know about brain development and its implication for teachers. We will then explore the issues such as: boys and girls’ brain, do boys and girls really learn differently, how do girls learn best, how do boys learn best, what issues do boys and girls have to deal with as young children that may impact their learning and what can teachers and caregivers do to support young children’s development. |
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- Understand brain development and its impact on
educating young children
- Offer children a variety of
enriching and nurturing environment
- Become aware of the differences in the
development of boys' and girls' brains
- Gain knowledge and practical strategies on how
to begin to adapt teaching to meet boys and girls
individual learning needs
- Analyze cultural
variations on gender expectations and ways to use
that as a bridge to improve learning outcomes for
young children
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Are there any differences in the development of boys' and girls' brains?
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The Boys’ Brain
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What do Boys need in School?
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Characteristics of Boys Culture
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Developmental Gender Differences
- Learning Style differences: Logic and evidence, Maturity, discipline, behavior, Psychological, learning, and behavioral disorder
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- The Girls’ Brain
- What do Girls need in School?
- Characteristics of Girls Culture
- Developmental Gender Differences
- Learning Style differences: Logic and evidence, Maturity, discipline, behavior Psychological, learning, and behavioral disorder
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Dr. Nkechy Ezeh is currently a tenured professor of Early Childhood Education at Aquinas College. She has taught at various levels of early childhood classrooms, serves as Adult and Parent Educator and Early Childhood Education Consultant. For the past 10 years, Dr. Ezeh has conducted many professional development courses for teachers and parents and is often a guest speaker at school in-services, education conferences and she conducts professional development trainings and workshops throughout the United States of America, Asia and Australia.
She completed M.Ed at Grand Valley State University, and Ed.D in Child and Youth Studies with specialization in Curriculum Development and Systemic Change from Nova Southeastern University.
Dr. Ezeh was one of the US delegates to Reggio Emilia, Italy in 2001 and a panelist on the 2004 Oxford University Early Literacy Round Table. Her research interests include curriculum development, teacher’s professional development, culture & literacy development and brain development. |
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This workshop includes large and small group
discussion, audiovisual presentations, and
reflection. Participants are not viewed as targets
of instruction; they instead assume active roles
in constructing their knowledge |
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| This workshop is specially designed for all educators of early childhood and primary age children, those responsible for early childhood pre-service and in-service teacher education and all who are seeking to understand children and learn about innovative and effective ways to help children reach their academic potential. |
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Other Details |
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21 hours |
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Singapore |
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1 Nov 07 |
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To request for on-site training, |
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