Neurologist Turned Teacher to Explain "Aha Moment" at African EduWeek in July
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One of the African EduWeek keynote speakers in the opening session is Dr Judy Willis, a board-certified neurologist in California, who left her practice after 15 years to become a teacher.At the time she says there was a marked increase of children being referred to her with suspected neurological conditions, and she discovered that this was due to the vast amount of material that students had to learn at school.“I have always loved watching learners experience the thrill of developing their own knowledge, of discovering, of capturing the meaning of something, of having ideas come together in an ‘aha moment’.Panel of experts includes: - Edem Adubra, Chief of Section, International Taskforce on Teachers, UNESCO, France - Prof. Rehabeam Auala, Professor of Educational Management and Leadership, University of Namibia, Namibia - Marius Ehrenreich, President, South Africa Principles Association, South Africa • Breaking boundaries and reaching your full potential Sheri Brynard, Teacher, South Africa – first person with Downs syndrome to qualify as a teacher African EduWeek dates and location: Expo and conference: 10-11 July Pre-conference: 9 July 2014 Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa, June 05, 2014 --( PR.com )-- A neurologist who became a classroom teacher will explain how best to stimulate young people’s brains to process information into knowledge and wisdom during the upcoming SABC Education African EduWeek in Johannesburg in July.Thousands of teachers and education experts will attend the annual conference and expo from 10-11 July at the Sandton Convention Centre for an interactive gathering that will empower them through technology, skills and interaction with their peers.One of the African EduWeek keynote speakers in the opening session is Dr Judy Willis, a board-certified neurologist in California, who left her practice after 15 years to become a teacher.It is not that neuroscience is suggesting a whole new way of teaching, but the excitement to me is when educators recognize the “why”.Read and hear the full interview with Dr Judy Willis as part of the African EduWeek expert interview series on the event website.More African EduWeek opening session highlights:Chairman: Graeme Bloch, Independent Education Specialist• African Education Update: Is Africa’s education potential beyond the Millennium Development Goals being met?Panel of experts includes:- Edem Adubra, Chief of Section, International Taskforce on Teachers, UNESCO, France- Prof. Rehabeam Auala, Professor of Educational Management and Leadership, University of Namibia, Namibia- Marius Ehrenreich, President, South Africa Principles Association, South Africa• Breaking boundaries and reaching your full potentialSheri Brynard, Teacher, South Africa – first person with Downs syndrome to qualify as a teacherAfrican EduWeek dates and location:Expo and conference: 10-11 JulyPre-conference: 9 July 2014Venue: Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa Contact Information African EduWeek Annemarie Roodbol +27 21 700 3558 www.educationweek.co.za Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from African Education Week Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend