This was recently posted to a SUNY Faculty listserv.  Thought some people on this list might like to know about it.


From: "Murphy, Cheryl" <[log in to unmask]>
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Date: Tue, 22 Mar 2005 14:23:26 -0500
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Subject: [fact-l] NCCC Event on Action-Based Learning

As a courtesy to Lillian M. Passanese of the V.James Renda Faculty Resource Center for Academic Excellence at Niagara County Community College, The SUNY Training Center is pleased to announce the following opportunity for professional development.
Jean Blaydes Madigan,  an internationally known expert in Action-Based Learning
Date:  Wednesday, April 6th
Time:  1:00 - 4:00 pm,  6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Niagara County Community College, Main Gym
Cost: None

Jean Blaydes Madigan is an internationally known educational consultant, speaker and author on the subject of how brain research supports the need for movement
in learning and how movement enhances learning. She has made hundreds of presentations in nine foreign countries and 48 of the 50 states. Jean has been
teaching for 27 years in the classroom, in Physical Education and as a college professor. Her excellence in teaching is recognized by several awards such as
Richardson ISD Teacher of the year, Texas AHPERD Teacher of the Year, and one of six National Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year as well as the Texas AHPERD Honor Award. Jean's book, Thinking on Your Feet, provides strategies for teaching academic standards kinesthetically to improve student
performance. Jean is featured in 2 videos, How to Make Learning a Moving Experience and Teaching the Teen Brain, has written numerous articles and curricula, and has appeared on TV and radio advocating the importance of children's health and learning. Her dynamic, interactive presentations will have you on your feet experiencing
learning through movement and making valuable applications that enhance cognition and give students an advantage to learn. For more information on Jean Blaydes Madigan www.actionbasedlearning.com <http://www.actionbasedlearning.com>

Action Based Learning: How Brain Research Links Movement to Learning (Keynote). Neuroscientists are advocating the importance of movement and physical activity in the learning process. Physical Education gives students the advantage they need for increased student performance. Educators who understand how the brain works can better teach students. This interactive presentation will summarize recent brain research that links movement to learning and will advocate, validate, educate and motivate!

Other topics to be discussed: Thinking on your Feet, Teaching the Teen Brain, and Smart Kids

This presentation may qualify for professional development, see your district for more information.
This program is sponsored by NCCC's Department of Student Activities, Division of Health and Physical Education and the Health Education Center.

For Information or Questions Contact: (716) 614-6776
Or Visit:   http://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/healthedcenter/events.html