Lecture on new learning tools at Touro

An inaugural conference to introduce the innovative theories and methods developed by Professor Reuven Feuerstein to maximize the learning potential of children across the cognitive spectrum will be presented by The Graduate Schools of Psychology and Education of Touro College, The Feuerstein Center of Jerusalem, and the McGraw-Hill Educational Division.
The conference, “Learning Potential and Human Modifiability: Implications for Education and Therapy,” will be held on May 4 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the McGraw-Hill Corporate Conference Center, 1221 Avenue of the Americas, on the second floor. Conference registration will begin at 3:15 p.m.
Learning how to learn is one of the most important tools a teacher can provide to students. Dr. Feuerstein has developed an innovative theory and methodology to address this issue and to improve the scholastic performance of all students. Widely applied in Israel, its efficacy has been well established.
The Feuerstein Center of Jerusalem has clinical and educational affiliates in over 50 countries including the United States and Canada.
Within the United States, successful applications of Feuerstein’s methodologies have been introduced in urban and suburban communities including Alaska, Connecticut and New York.
Conference speakers include: Dr. Bernard Lander – President and Founder of Touro College; Dr. Reuven Feuerstein – Founder and Director of The Feuerstein Center of Jerusalem; Rabbi Rafi Feuerstein – Vice-chairman of The Feuerstein Center of Jerusalem; Dr. LaMar Miller – Dean, Touro College Graduate School of Education; Dr. Robert Sternberg – Dean, Tufts University School of Arts & Sciences, past president of the American Psychological Association and Dr. John J. Ramos Sr. – Superintendent Board of Education: Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Beginning in the summer of 2009, Touro College’s Graduate Schools of Psychology and Education, in partnership with the Feuerstein Center, will be offering seminars and graduate courses to train educators to integrate Feuerstein’s theories and methods into traditional scholastic programs. By presenting these unique/distinctive learning opportunities they hope to offer complementary strategies and tools to professional educators within the greater New York metropolitan area.
The conference is free of charge. Due to limited space, early confirmation of attendance is recommended.
To register, contact the conference coordinator at 212-463-0400, Ext. 5376 or at feuersteinconference@touro.edu.