At our Design in Action 2011 conference in Philadelphia, David Ghoogasian will speak on the “architecture of the brain” and how it matches up with traditional classroom teaching practices. Hailing from California, Ghoogasian is a formal school principal who now devotes his time to using information on brain research, teaching and learning styles, and emotional intelligence to reach a range of students. With a long list of clients in the educational field, Ghoogasian analyzes how certain brain structures reflect a student’s classroom experience. He presents nationally and internationally, to a variety of fields, making this information applicable to all areas. Ghoogasian currently works through his own company, The Lyceum, and teaches through the extension programs of the University of California, Riverside, Irvine, and San Diego.
See the following links for more of his work and involvements:
- Lyceum company website
- David Ghoogasian presentation for the Aldeen Foundation
- Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Specialized Study Program
Design in Action 2011 Conference Session
The Architecture of the Brain and What It Might Tell Us About What Should Happen In Learning
When we enter the classroom, we sometimes do so with trepidation. While we realize that opportunities to do some of what we set out to do – raise interest, communicate, perhaps inspire, and teach – abound, we are quickly confronted with challenges. Will the students pay attention? Will they be interested? Will they listen? Will they learn? If they learn, will they remember? The answers to many of our questions may lie in the structures and workings of the brain. This session will outline some of what neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, education, and experience might suggest to us.
David Ghoogasian, The Lyceum, Los Angeles
