The Brain Science and Problem Solving Strategies to Manage Stress
Why do some people thrive under stress while others succumb to the pressure? Are smart people born smart?
Drawing on diverse studies of the mind, from psychology to linguistics, philosophy, and learning science, Art Markman, Ph.D., will join us to to help us instill new behaviors that foster positive habits to succeed in school and in life.
Much about students future is determined by their ability to succeed on high-stakes testing that has become the norm in schools. tests. The aim is to develop strategies that work for high-stakes tests, and for effective thinking in general. Dr. Markman will examine some of the core aspects of effective problem solving which students can develop to improve their motivation, performance and well being. Here is science served up in a fun and useful way.
Art Markman, PhD is the Anabel Irion Worsham Centennial Professor of Psychology and Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin and Founding Director of the Program in the Human Dimensions of Organizations. He has written over 150 papers on topics including reasoning, decision making, motivation and executive education. Dr Markman brings insights from cognitive science to a broader audience through his blogs at Psychology Today and Fast Company as well as his radio show and podcast Two Guys on Your Head. He is the author of many books including Smart Thinking, Smart Change, and Brain Briefs. Dr Markman will address members of the Glenbard teaching staff during the day as part of D87 Fest.
The event is free and open to the public. Continuing professional development units are available.
Following Dr. Markman’s presentation, a Community Conversation facilitated by Glenbard social workers will be held.