15 February 2010

Symposium LIBC-Junior: "Educational Neuroscience”

A symposium to celebrate the start of Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition - Junior at Leiden University 

Special guest: Usha Goswami, University of Cambridge

Date: Monday, February 15, 2010

Time: 10:00 – 15:30 (coffee from 9:30)

Location: Poortgebouw, Rijnsburgerweg 10, Leiden

Short Description: Educational neuroscience is a rapidly evolving field that attempts to connect current
cognitive neuroscience findings to classroom applications. Despite great advances, this
approach also has several important challenges, and some argue that the development of
brain-based learning packages is premature. In this symposium, we will address these
questions by data presentations and theoretical discussions. One of the key questions will
be whether and how cognitive neuroscience can benefit education programs.

Program: 

09:30-10:00   Registration, coffee
10:00-10:20   Welcoming address plus introduction LIBC Junior by Dr Eveline Crone and introduction Symposium Educational Neuroscience by Dr Paul van den Broek
10:20-11:20   Dr Usha Goswami (University of Cambridge, UK), "Brain Science and Education: A Cognitive Perspective" including question/discussion time
11:20-11:40   Coffee break
11:40-12:10   Dr Janet van Hell (Radboud University Nijmegen & Pennsylvania State University), “Lexical development in child second language learners: Electrophysiological and behavioral evidence”
12:10-12.40   Dr Paul van den Broek (Leiden University), "Inferential processes during reading comprehension by proficient and struggling readers”
12:40-13:40   LUNCH
13:40-14:10   Dr Paul Leseman (Utrecht University), "Verbal working memory development in bilingual preschoolers – where biology and culture meet"
14:10-14:40   Dr Jeanet Bus (Leiden University), "Brain development and early learning"
14:40-15.10   Dr Ludo Verhoeven (Radboud University Nijmegen), t.b.a.
15.10-15.30      Concluding Remarks

Download Program: Here

Registration: Send an e-mail with your name and affiliation to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  (Marianne ter Kuile)  Registration deadline: February 8, 2010

There is no registration fee, but registration is obligatory.
 
We hope to see you in Leiden!

Paul van den Broek (Convenor),
Hanna Swaab
Michiel Westenberg
Eveline Crone

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