By: Graeme Scott, Deputy Head of School for Learning
graemes@isb.ac.th
On Wednesday 12th October and Thursday 13th October we welcome Dr. Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa to ISB. Tracey is an expert in the fields of mother tongue education, the future of learning and educational neuroscience. She is currently an educational researcher affiliated with FLACSO in Quito, Ecuador and teaches a course at the Harvard University Extension School entitled ‘The Neuroscience of Learning and Achievement: An Introduction to Mind, Brain, and Education Science.’ She has taught Kindergarten through University and is the former Dean of Education at the Universidad de las Américas in Quito, Ecuador and ex-Director of the Institute for Teaching and Learning (IDEA) in the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.
During her time here, Tracey will offer two sessions for parents. From 1:00 – 2:00pm on Wednesday 12th October, she will offer a session for parents on, ‘How to Support your child in 21st century education.’ This session will be in the MPB. On Thursday 13th October, Tracey will present a 45 minute session on ‘Mother Tongue Education’ which will focus on what parents can do at home to support their child’s mother tongue. This will run from 1:15 – 2:00pm and will also be in the MPB.
Please consider joining Tracey for one or both of these sessions – she is a fascinating and engaging speaker with a wealth of experience to share.