The Science of Learning: Unlocking Human Potential

On
Monday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m., Dr. Yu-Wen Taylor will
present today’s best thinking on
how learning works, based on a convergence of evidence from cognitive
psychology, developmental psychology, and neuroscience.  “The Science of Learning: Unlocking Human
Potential” will reveal why some people are more effective learners than
others and debunk common misconceptions about learning which hinder effort and
motivation.  Participants will understand high-leverage points for
improving learning outcomes and gain the skills to cultivate mindsets conducive
to learning. Strategies for improving meta-cognition and self-regulation will
also be discussed.  This workshop will be a must for parents, educators or
any lifelong learner. Participants will have the opportunity to assess
their learning quotient (LQ) – a more potent indicator of a person’s potential
for success than the intelligence quotient (IQ). 

YU-WEN TAYLOR is an
educator whose mission is to help people become passionate and effective
lifelong learners.  She earned a Doctorate in Education from USC, an M.A.
in Education from Stanford, and a B.A. from U.C. Berkeley.  She has taught at various grade levels for
over eleven years and has coached and developed teachers.  As the Learning Director of an
entrepreneurial company in Silicon Valley, she fostered collaboration between
the public and private sectors to improve the learning outcomes of K through 12
students.  As an Education Consultant,
Dr. Taylor advised the Ministry of Education in China on curricular and
instructional issues relating to international and second language
programs.  She is currently conducting
research on learning in the twenty-first century and the globalization of
education to help policymakers, leaders, and stakeholders understand the
complexity of learning in today’s world. 
She is a resident of San Marino and a Recreation Commissioner for the City.

Dr. Taylor believes that in this multifaceted and rapidly
changing society, to master learning is to master life.  If
you are curious about how to unlock human potential, you won’t want to
miss this special program at Crowell Public Library.