Expert discusses how children learn
Internationally known expert on activity-based learning, Dr. Steven J. Hughes, researcher and pediatric neuropsychologist at the University of Minnesota, presents The Original Activity Based Learning: Montessori Education and How Children’s Brains Develop. His appearance is part of a free community event 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the River Falls Public Library, 140 Union St., in the Community Room.
Internationally known expert on activity-based learning, Dr. Steven J. Hughes, researcher and pediatric neuropsychologist at the University of Minnesota, presents The Original Activity Based Learning: Montessori Education and How Children’s Brains Develop. His appearance is part of a free community event 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at the River Falls Public Library, 140 Union St., in the Community Room.
Hughes has done extensive research on fostering creativity and learning in children. He will illustrate how the Montessori approach to education provides an unparalleled foundation for the development of academic, social, and decision-making skills critical for advanced problem solving and lifetime success.
Hughes has focused on the neurodevelopmental benefits of classical Montessori education. His appearance is sponsored by Heartland Montessori School, located in River Falls, a school accredited by the Association Montessori International (AMI).
For more information, visit www.heartlandmontessori.org, call 715-426-0350 or e-mail info@heartlandmontessori.org.
For additional information on Dr. Hughes, www.goodatdoingthings.com
Tags: education, k-12, wisconsin
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