GSE Alumni are welcome to attend Classes Without Quizzes (CWOQs) led by GSE Faculty on Thursday, October 22 and Friday, October 23. GSE Alumni do not need to register for these presentations, however, seating is first-come, first-serve.
Thursday, October 22 from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Educational Neuroscience: Your Brain and Early Literacy
Bruce McCandliss
Encina Hall, Bechtel Conference Center
Imaging the brain in action is starting to change the way we view education. How does brain activity change as children learn new cognitive skills, like reading? How does this challenge differ from one brain to the next, and how can interventions help those who are struggling?
Bruce McCandliss is a professor at the Graduate School of Education. Through the Stanford Neurosciences Institute, he studies how the brain changes in response to education. His research has led to increased understanding of how children learn to read.
Friday, October 23 from 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Overloaded and Underprepared: Strategies for Stronger Schools and Healthier Kids
Denise Clark Pope, '88, PhD '99
CERAS Learning Hall, Room 101
Today's high-pressure, fast-paced culture can lead to burnout, disengagement, and health problems. Dr. Pope discusses her research on schools, reviews strategies for better environments, and suggests ways for our children to gain a healthier balance between academic achievement and personal fulfillment.
Denise Clark Pope, ’88, PhD ’99, is a senior lecturer at the Graduate School of Education and founder of Challenge Success. For the past 16 years, she has specialized in student engagement, curriculum studies, qualitative research methods and service learning. She’s a three time recipient of the Stanford University School of Education Outstanding Teacher and Mentor Award.
Nearly 200 alumni returned to campus to celebrate the inaugural Alumni Excellence in Education Award reception.
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