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Tracey TokuhamaEspinosa www.educacionparatodos.com [email protected] 1 Tracey has taught Kindergarten through University and is the former Dean of Education at the Universidad de las Américas in Quito, Ecuador and ex-Director of the Institute for Teaching and Learning (IDEA) in the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. She currently runs an educational research office with affiliation to FLACSO, Ecuador. Her office seeks to improve the quality of education through research, teacher training and student support. Tracey’s vision is to better the social and economic structures of countries through a better educated population. She strongly believes in the active role of universities as change agents to influence public policy. She is a Professor of Education and Neuropsychology and has extensive experience in online education. Tracey works with schools in 25 countries around the world (Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the USA). She has more than 25 years of teaching, administrative and research experience. Research Interests: Tracey’s main areas of interests are improved indicators to measure educational quality; the expansion of the Mind, Brain, and Education field; learning in the digital age and paradigm shifts using appropriate technologies; multilingualism; and the general improvement of teacher education practices. Work experience: Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales Sede Ecuador (2015). Centro de Investigación Educativa, afiliada con FLACSO, Ecuador en el Departamento de Políticas Públicas. Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador (2014). Former Dean of the Faculty of Education. Member of the Committee to Improve Research; Member of the Committee on Student-Well-Being; Member of the Accreditation Steering Committee; Responsible for redesigning University Admissions Structure; Responsible for the creation of a new remediation program for incoming freshmen; Professor of Research Methodology, Early Bilingual Childhood Education, Educational Psychology, Evaluation, Teaching Methodology and Educational Technology. Oversees all undergraduate thesis work in her faculty and is actively involved in educational policy reform in Ecuador. Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (2003-2013). Fulltime Professor and Director of the Teaching and Learning Insitute, the university’s educational research division, and the teacher training program (www.usfq.edu.ec.). Also Director of the Online Learning Department 2010-2013. TRACEY TOKUHAMA-ESPINOSA, Ph.D.

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Tracey  Tokuhama-­‐Espinosa                 www.educacionparatodos.com  [email protected]  

 

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Tracey has taught Kindergarten through University and is the former Dean of Education at the Universidad de las Américas in Quito, Ecuador and ex-Director of the Institute for Teaching and Learning (IDEA) in the Universidad San Francisco de Quito. She currently runs an educational research office with affiliation to FLACSO, Ecuador. Her office seeks to improve the quality of education through research, teacher training and student support. Tracey’s vision is to better the social and economic structures of countries through a better educated population. She strongly believes in the active role of universities as change agents to influence public policy. She is a Professor of Education and Neuropsychology and has extensive experience in online education. Tracey works with schools in 25 countries around the world (Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, The Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the USA). She has more than 25 years of teaching, administrative and research experience. Research Interests:

Tracey’s main areas of interests are improved indicators to measure educational quality; the expansion of the Mind, Brain, and Education field; learning in the digital age and paradigm shifts using appropriate technologies; multilingualism; and the general improvement of teacher education practices. Work experience:

Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales Sede Ecuador (2015). Centro de Investigación Educativa, afiliada con FLACSO, Ecuador en el Departamento de Políticas Públicas.  Universidad de las Américas, Quito, Ecuador (2014). Former Dean of the Faculty of Education. Member of the Committee to Improve Research; Member of the Committee on Student-Well-Being; Member of the Accreditation Steering Committee; Responsible for redesigning University Admissions Structure; Responsible for the creation of a new remediation program for incoming freshmen; Professor of Research Methodology, Early Bilingual Childhood Education, Educational Psychology, Evaluation, Teaching Methodology and Educational Technology. Oversees all undergraduate thesis work in her faculty and is actively involved in educational policy reform in Ecuador. Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (2003-2013). Fulltime Professor and Director of the Teaching and Learning Insitute, the university’s educational research division, and the teacher training program (www.usfq.edu.ec.). Also Director of the Online Learning Department 2010-2013.

TRACEY TOKUHAMA-ESPINOSA, Ph.D.

   

       

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Harvard University Extension School (2012-present). Professor of Neuroscience of Learning and Sustained Change (formely entitled: Mind, Brain, Health, and Education (MBHE): The Sciences of Development, Learning, and Well-being) (Psych 1609).

University College of London (Summer 2013), Guest Professor. Taught course on the Flipped Classroom to UCL professors for integration into regular instruction.

OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), Member of Expert Panel (Feb 2013-present) charged with making recommendations on Teachers New Pedagogical Knowledge including both the addition of technology and cognitive neuroscience in teacher education.

University of Chile, Faculty of Medicine (Oct 2013), Guest Lecturer. “El conocimiento pedagógico nuevo que incluye Mente, Cerebro y Educación.” [Teachers New Pedagogical Knowledge Taking Into Account Mind, Brain, and Education Research]. XII Congreso sobre Neurociencias y Educación.

Khon Kaen University Thailand (Summer 2012), Guest Professor. Taught courses on “Mind, Brain, and Education Principles, Tenets and Instructional Guidelines”; “Visible Learning: Results of 50,000 meta-analyses about what Works in Education”; “Designing Research Projects that Employ MBE and Visible Learning”; “Curriculum Planning, UbD and Evidence-based Teaching.” Sponsored by the government of Thailand.

Early Bird Bilingual Programme, Rotterdam, The Netherlands (2007-present), Language Consultant. Guide schools in Rotterdam, The Netherlands in their bilingual education program which is based on my books on multilingualism.

Grupo FARO (2005-2011). Director of Education, Grupo FARO, a “think-and-do” tank in Quito Ecuador, which promotes public policy transformation in concert with other NGOs, public institutions, and like-minded organizations. www.grupofaro.org

National Secretariat for Higher Education, Science and Technology, Ecuador for SENESCYT, Ecuador: (1) Designed hybrid doctorate structure to increase the number of PhDs in Ecuador; (2) Designed multi-program project to enhance children’s natural curiosity for science and technology.

Ministerio de Educación de Ecuador (2006). Consultant for the Ministry of Education and Culture, Ecuador: Redesigned Adult Education program (literacy through 10th grade), including defining standards and re-writing texts.

Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (2003-2004). Interactive Exhibit Designer, Universidad San Francisco de Quito: Designed over 200 interactive children’s science exhibits based on research from over 100 centers around the world for implementation in Ecuador’s ¡Elé!, El Museo Interactivo de Ciencias.

Sesame Workshop (2004-2006). Promoter Plaza Sésamo© Andino: Work with Sesame Workshop in New York to develop an Andean version of Sesame Street.

       

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Planète Exploration (1997-2002). Project Manager: Led a 40-person force in coordination with PriceWaterhouse Coopers to create business plan for Geneva government and private businesses for Switzerland’s first interactive children’s museum on sustainable development and the environment. Currently, Board Member.

Crossroads Church, France (1997-2002): Early Childhood Reading Instructor, Implemented innovative early reading program for 4- and 5-year old bilingual children.

Colegio Americano de Quito, Ecuador (1992-1996). International Baccalaureate Curriculum Designer: Led the redesign of curriculum structure to meet IB requirements while maintaining national standards. Based on work as IB co-coordinator in Tokyo, Japan from 1989-1992.

International School of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo, Japan (1989-1992). Counselor, International Baccalaureate Assistant, 11th Grade Homeroom Teacher, Yearbook Advisor, Values, Psychology, and English Instructor in the Middle and High School programs. Popular teacher in a large international school, host to 89 different nationalities.

Colegio Americano de Quito, Ecuador (1987-1989): High School Teacher and Counselor. Achieved 100% success rate in college counseling efforts to gain university entry and scholarships for students. Worked with over 200 11th and 12th graders to on private counseling issues. Taught English and Psychology.

Harvard University, Harvard Institute for International Development (1987). Assisted Professor Mary B. Anderson in research as part of scholarship award.

Education:

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY Minneapolis, Minnesota -- Ph.D., 2008. Doctoral thesis on the emerging discipline of Mind, Brain, and Education science (the intersection between neuroscience, education, and psychology): “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching: A Study in the Development of Standards in the New Academic Field of Neuroeducation (Mind, Brain, and Education Science)”. Straight “A” average. Link to Poster Session to explain dissertation

HARVARD UNIVERSITY

Cambridge, Massachusettes -- Ed.M, 1987. International Educational Policy. Studies focused on comparative educational systems around the world, the concept of intelligence, and a Master’s thesis on Educational Philanthropy: “Philanthropy and Education: A Case Stufy of Rafiq Hariri in Lebanon”. Graduated with distinction.

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Boston, Massachusettes -- B.A., 1986 in International Relationtions, magna cum laude with distinction. Boston, Massachusettes--B.S., 1986 in Communications and Public Relations, magna cum laude.

       

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Associations:

Tracey is a member of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the International, Mind, Brain, and Education Society (IMBES), and the World Educational Research Association (WERA). She is also a foundingm member of Ecuador’s University Network of Educational Faculties (Red Facultades de Educación), and a founding member of the International Forum of Researchers in Education (IFORE). Prizes:

Recipient of the first Junior Scholar Award in January 2006 at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito for outstanding research in the Educational Planning; Learning Environments; Early Childhood Education; Human Potential; Evaluation of Critical Thinking; Motivation and Learning; and Classroom management.

Languages: Native English (C2); Native Spanish (C1-C2); Intermediate German (B1); Intermediate French (B1); Advanced beginner Japanese (A2). Personal: Married with three multilingual children. Born in Berkeley, California. Japanese-American, native American Indian and Irish roots; United States and Ecuadorian citizenships. DOB: 12/29/63. Husband is an Ecuadorian diplomat. Two children in university in the U.S. and youngest will graduate from high school in June 2015. Publications and research projects:

BOOKS AND CHAPTERS IN BOOKS:

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (in press). Mejorando las aulas: 50 aplicaciones prácticas de la ciencia de la mente, cerebro y educación para mejorar la enseñanza. Guayaquil. Ecuador: Serenity.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (in press). Análisis y consenso en la construcción participativa del perfil del bachiller ecuatoriano. En Fortalecimiento de la calidad educativa a través del ajuste de la progresión de los estándares de aprendizaje y ajuste del currículo del Ministerio de Educación de Ecuador. Quito, Ecuador: Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos y el Ministerio de Educación de Ecuador.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (in press). International indicators used to measure quality education and how countries can move toward choosing measurements that better reflect the complexity and multi-dimensionality of the unique needs of individual contexts. World Education Research Association (WERA) Yearbook.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2014). Making classrooms better: 50 practical applications of Mind, Brain, and Education science. New York: W.W. Norton. ISBN-10: 0393708136 | ISBN-13: 978-0393708134.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2014). La educación de antes y ahora. Quito, Ecuador: Universidad de las Américas.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2013). What is the relationship between growing up bilingual and executive functions. In K. Nemeth’s Young dual language learners: A guide for PK-3 leaders.. Philadelphia, PA: Caslon.

       

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Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2011). Mind, Brain, and Education Science: The new brain-based education. New York: W.W. Norton. ISBN-10: 9780393706079

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2011). El cerebro, las emociones y la toma de decisiones. In N. Jaramillo, La otra P: Fundamentos de publicidad. Quito: Exel Impresores Gráficos, Cía. Ltda.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2010). Applying Mind, Brain, and Education Science in the classroom. New York: Columbia University Teachers College Press. ISBN-10: 0807750336

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2008). Living languages: Multilingualism across the lifespan. Westport, CT: Greenwood. ISBN-10: 9780275999124

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2008 Jul). The scientifically substantiated art of teaching: A study in the development of standards in the new academic field of neuroeducation (Mind, Brain, and Education Science). Dissertation (PhD), Capella University, Minnesota. AAT 3310716.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2003). The multilingual mind: Issues discussed by, for, and about people living with many languages. Westport, CT: Praeger Press. ISBN-10: 0897899199

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2000). Raising multilingual children. Westport, CT: Greenwood. ISBN-10: 0897897501

STUDIES, CONSULTANCIES AND CONFERENCE PAPERS:

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (in press). International indicators used to measure quality education and how countries can move toward choosing measurements that better reflect the complexity and multi-dimensionality of the unique needs of individual contexts. World Education Research Association (WERA) Yearbook.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2015). Análisis y consenso en la construcción participativa del perfil del bachiller ecuatoriano. En Fortalecimiento de la calidad educativa a través del ajuste de la progresión de los estándares de aprendizaje y ajuste del currículo del Ministerio de Educación de Ecuador. Quito, Ecuador: Organización de Estados Iberoamericanos y el Ministerio de Educación de Ecuador.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. Rivera, M., Tobar, C., Solano, I., Proaño, S., Tirira, M. & Merino, I. (2013). International indicators of quality education: How economic status, units of analysis and culture can influence country choices of key quality indicators in education. Paper presented at the World Education Research Association (WERA) Focal Meeting and 12th National Conference on Educational Research, Guanajuato, Mexico, 18-22 November 2013.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. & Rivera, M. (2013). Estudio del arte sobre conciencia fonológica en lenguaje preescolar: El cerebro y fracaso escolar. Contracted by the Government of Costa Rica, and the Central American System for Integration CECC/SICA.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. & Rivera, M. (2013). Estudio del arte sobre el pensamiento inicial numérico: El cerebro y fracaso escolar. Contracted by the Government of Costa Rica, and the Central American System for Integration CECC/SICA.

Barnette, E. & Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2013). The International Baccalaureate in Ecuador: Implications for quality education? Investigación sobre la implementación del Bachillerato

       

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Internacional en los colegios fiscales del Ecuador 2013. Bethesda, MD: International Baccalaureate Research Office.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. & Lasso, M.D. (2011 Aug). La elaboración de un programa híbrido de doctorados (PhD) en el Ecuador, expandido a incluir programas no híbridos. Quito: Secretaría Nacional de Educación Superior, Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (SENESCYT).

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2011 Jul). El diseño de un programa innovador que combine características lúdicas y académicas para la motivación de la ciencia y la tecnología en la sociedad ecuatoriana, con especial atención a niños y jóvenes. Quito: Secretaría Nacional de Educación Superior, Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (SENESCYT).

PREAL, Grupo FARO, Fundación Ecuador. (2010). Informe de Progreso Educativo Ecuador 2010. Investigadoras principales: Tracey Tokuhama- Espinosa y Daniela Bramwell. Washington, DC: PREAL.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T., Ramia, N., Bramwell, D. (2009). Mapeo y análisis de consistencia de las políticas, programas y proyectos del Plan Decenal de Educación y definición de indicadores y competencias para la formulación de un sistema de seguimiento ciudadano. Estudio contratado por Grupo FARO. Quito: Grupo FARO.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. & Bramwell, D. (2009). Un nuevo modelo del Bachillerato para América Latina. Estudio por el Ministerio de Educación del Ecuador.

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2013). What neuroscience tells us about learning foreign languages. New Routes Magazine, 52 (Brazil).

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2012). What neuroscience says about personalized learning. Educational Leadership, 69(5).

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2011 Winter). Why Mind, Brain, and Education science is the New "Brain-Based" Education. New Horizons for Learning Quarterly Journal, IX(1). Johns Hopkins University.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2011 Winter). What Mind, Brain, and Education can do for teaching. New Horizons for Learning Quarterly Journal, IX(1). Johns Hopkins University.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2011 Winter). Who knows most about learning? Or, Why the brain isn't talked about in schools New Horizons for Learning Quarterly Journal, IX(1). Johns Hopkins University.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2011 Winter). A brief history of the science of learning Part 1 (3500B.C.E-1970 C.E.). New Horizons for Learning Quarterly Journal, IX(1). Johns Hopkins University.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2011 Winter). A brief history of the science of learning Part 2 (1970s-present). New Horizons for Learning Quarterly Journal, IX(1). Johns Hopkins University.

Comisión Europea. (2010 sept). RESUMEN: Comentario sobre Los desafíos de la educación básica en el siglo XXI de Juan Carlos Tedesco. En "Comentario sobre Los desafíos de la educación básica en el siglo XXI de Juan Carlos Tedesco" 2010.

       

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Quito: Comisión Europea.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. & Bramwell, D. (2009). El ciudadano ideal: ¿conocemos la definición de "educación de calidad"? POLEMIKA, 1(2), 112-123. Quito: Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. & Bramwell, D. (2010 Nov). La educación ambiental y el desarrollo sostenible para niños. POLEMIKA, 2(5), 1-9. Quito: Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2009). Facts and myths about the brain and learning. Learning Landscape: Viewpoints from Learning Experts.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T. (2007 Oct). Getting started and staying motivated with raising bilingual/multilingual children. New Stork Times.

Tokuhama-Espinosa, T., Creamer, M., & Hernández, L. (2006). Fundamentos de la educación de adultos en Ecuador: Explicación de la metodología del nuevo programa de alfabetización hasta décimo de básica. Documento no publicado. Quito: Ecuador: Ministerio de Educación y Cultura de Ecuador.

PEER REVIEWER

Articles reviews between August 2011 and August 2012: 1. “Multiple Languages and Cognition in Children” (Sept 2011; Language and

Cognition). 2. “Alternative Humor as a Tool: Brain Development, Challenges, and Social and

Emotional Functioning” (Sept 2011; International Journal of Humor Research) 3. “Project Brainstorm: A Local Effort To Increase Science Awareness In Schools”

(Oct 2011; PLOSBiology) 4. “An Avant-Garde Professorship of Neurobiology in Education” (July 2012;

International Mind, Brain, and Education Journal) Books reviewed between August 2011 and August 2012:

1. Considering trilingual education (Feb 2011; Routledge) 2. Operationalising and measuring language dominance (Feb 2012; Cambridge University Press) 3. Notes on Teaching (Mar 2011; Creative Press)

PRESS

Switzerland: “Raising Multilingual Children: Interview with Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa, author" 2001 Switzerland: L'Hebdo Bilinguisme "Enfant Génération Bilingue" 2011 Brazil: Zero Hora Brasil "Dilema de Mestre: Atenção do aluno dura só 20 minutos" 2011 Brazil: "Há uma grande quantidade de professores ensinando coisas de que não gostam" 2011 Brazil: Um Novo Olha: "A ciência da mente, cérebro e educação no mundo e seus recentes achados" Argentina: La Nación: "El alumno debe ser el protagonista de las clases, no el maestro" primera página 2012; "El alumno debe ser protagonista" artículo Ecuador: El Comercio "El segundo idioma prevalece como matéria" 2013

VIDEOS:

       

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Language, Harvard University, Psych 1609:

Emotions, Harvard University, Psych 1609:

How the Brain Creates the Mind, Harvard University, Psych 1609:

INVITED SPEAKER (WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS, KEYNOTES)

Geneva, Switzerland (Mar 2015). “Raising Multilingual Children”, Know-It-All Parents.

Lausanne, Switzerland (Mar 2015). “Raising Multilingual Children”, Know-It-All Parents.

Geneva, Switzerland (Mar 2015). “Raising Multilingual Children”, Proctor and Gamble Parents’ Group.

Zurich, Switzerland (Mar 2015). Keynote speaker on the Cognitive Benefits of Bilingualism and Evidence-Based Strategies to Improve Learning Outcomes. European Council of International Schools.

Lima, Perú (Feb 2015). “Utilizando las 50 mejores prácticas para la planificación, evaluación y ejecución de clases: Planificación anual”, Altair International School, British Heads of School Conference.

Lima, Perú (Feb 2015). “Utilizando las 50 mejores prácticas para la planificación, evaluación y ejecución de clases: Planificación anual”, San Silvestre School.

Panamá City, Panamá (Feb 2015). “Utilizando las 50 mejores prácticas para la planificación, evaluación y ejecución de clases: Planificación anual”, Colegio Einstein.

Santo Domingo (Jan 2015). “El nuevo perfil del bachillerato ecuatoriano”, Liceo de las Américas.

Quito, Ecuador (Dec 2014). “Qué hacen los mejores profesores?” Universidad SEK.

San José, Costa Rica (Oct 2014). “Making Classrooms Better and information from Mind, Brain, and Education science” ; “Técnicas para el siglo 21: ¿Al fin, una realidad? La formación del docente actual”; Video resumen “Video resumen del Perfil del docente en el siglo XXI.”. Tri-Association of Schools.

Quito, Ecuador (Aug2014). “Investigación II”, Universidad de las Américas.

Guarándara, Ecuador (Jul 2014). El perfil del docente inclusivo del siglo XXI. Universidad Estatal de Bolívar, I Encuentro de Educación Inclusiva y Diferenciación (24-26 de julio 2014).

Guayaquil, Ecuador (Jul 2014). “Making Classrooms Better and Profile of the 21st Century Teacher.” COPEI Ecuador, Association of English Language Teachers.

Quito, Ecuador (Jul 2014). “Investigación I”, Universidad de las Américas.

Quito, Ecuador (Jul 2014). “La educación inclusiva”, Radio Católica con el Conseji Nacional de Igualdad de Discapacidades (CONADIS).

Panamá City, Panamá (Jul 2014). “La ciencia en el arte de enseñar”; “Perfil del docente en el siglo XXI”; Colegio Einstein [en línea].

Quito, Ecuador (Jul 2014). “El formato APA y escritura académica”, Universidad de las Américas.

Brussels, Belgium (Jun 2014). Symposium on “Teachers as Learning Specialists – Implications for

       

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Teachers Pedagogical Knowledge and Professionalism”. Responsible for round-table presentation on “How is teachers' general pedagogical knowledge conceptualized?” Sponsored by the OECD and the Flemish Ministry of Educational Training

St. Louis, Missouri (Jun 2014). “"The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching"; “Mind, Brain, and Education Framework for Learning”; “Attitudes as a Prerequisite in Excellent Teaching”; “50 Practical Applications of Mind, Brain, and Education Science”; “New Continual Professional Development Format.” Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School.

Quito, Ecuador (Jun 2014). "Conocimiento pedagógico nuevo basado en neurociencia y tecnología para la educación inclusiva." Encuentro Mundial de Inclusión Educativa, Ecuador. Ministerio de Inclusión Económica y Social.

Quito, Ecuador (May 2014). “Mejores prácticas basada en evidencia para profesores de matemática.” Unidad Educativa Tumbaco.

Quito, Ecuador (May 2014). “Cómo La Neurociencia une Educación y Psicología”, Universidad de las Américas.

Quito, Ecuador (May 2014). “El formato APA y escritura académica”, Universidad de las Américas.

Quito, Ecuador (Apr 2014). “Investigación II”, Universidad de las Américas.

Quito, Ecuador (Apr 2014). “Investigación I”, Universidad de las Américas.

Sangolqui, Ecuador (Apr 2014). “Planificación basada en competencias: Ajustando mallas a las leyes ecuatoriana”, Escuela Politécnica del Ejército (ESPE).

Santo Domingo, Ecuador (Mar 2014). “¿Qué hacen los mejores profesores?” Keynote opening speech. Unidad Educativa Liceo de las Américas.

Quito, Ecuador (Mar 2014). “El sílabo de la UDLA: Planificación basada en competencias, parte 1, 2, 3, 4”. Quito, Ecuador: Universidad de las Américas.

Guayaquil, Ecuador (Feb 2014). “El perfil docente en el siglo XXI: El proceso adaptado por la UDLA”, reunión del Consejo de Educación Superior (CES).

Lima, Peru (Jan 2014). “Managing students with low motivation and/or ability in a setting or mixed ability situation”, Cambridge College.

Mexico City, Mexico (Oct 2013). “Planificación curricular basada en competencias 2013”; “Teaching Multilingual Children: Evidence-based Methods and Curriculum Structures”; “Bold Decisions to Change Old Paradigms about Teaching in the Digital Age: Information From Mind, Brain, and Education Science.” Tri-Association of Schools. St. Gilgen, Austria (Sept 2013). “Evidence-based Teaching for Language Teachers”; “Ten Key Factors Influencing Successful Multilingual Instruction: English and EAL Teachers”; “From the Classroom to the Lab and Back: Visible Learning + Mind, Brain, and Education: Area Directors;” “What Everyone Should Know About Their Own Brain” St. Gilgen International School. Zurich, Switzerland (Sept 2013). “Evidence-based Teaching in Multilingual Schools”; “Teaching Multilingual children: German Teachers to non-native speakers”; “Evidence-based teaching in multilingual schools: A look from the Mind, Brain, and Education perspective.” Zurich International School.

       

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Zug, Switzerland (Sept 2013). “Raising Multilingual Children: Ten Key Factors That Influence Successful Multilingualism.” Amgen European Headquarters, spouses.

Lausanne, Switzerland (Sept 2013). “Raising Multilingual Children: Ten Key Factors That Influence Successful Multilingualism.” Know-It-All Passport.

Geneva, Switzerland (Sept 2013). “Raising Multilingual Children: Ten Key Factors That Influence Successful Multilingualism.” Know-It-All Passport.

Quito, Ecuador (Aug 2013). “Lectoescritura.” Colegio Antares. Quito, Ecuador (Aug 2013). “La ciencia en el arte de enseñar”; “Memoria y atención en el aprendizaje”; “Neurogénesis y plasticidad: como aprende el cerebro”; “¿Qué hacen los mejores profesores?”; “16 Hábitos de la Mente y metacognición.” Isaac Newton School. Quito, Ecuador (Aug 2013). “The State of Ecuadorian Education.” University of Kalamazoo Visiting Students at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Sangolquí, Ecuador (Jul-Aug 2013). “Planificación curricular basada en competencias 2013.” Escuela Politécnica del Ejercito (ESPE). Lima, Peru (May 2013). “Metacognición y 16 Hábitos de la Mente”; “Cognitive Processes at Each Stage of Development in Childhood through Adolescence.” Markham College. Manta, Ecuador (Mar 2013). “Planificación curricular basada en competencias.” Colegio Leonard daVinci.

Quito, Ecuador (Feb 2013). “Cómo evidenciar resultados de aprendizaje,” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Lima, Peru (Feb 2013). “La ciencia en el arte de enseñar”; “¿Qué hacen los mejores profesores?” Colegio Altair. Lima, Peru (Feb 2013). “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching.” “What Do The Best Teachers Do?”. British Schools of Quito (Markham, Fleming, St. George, Cambridge). Lima, Peru (Feb 2013). “La ciencia en el arte de enseñar”; “¿Qué hacen los mejores profesores?” British Schools of Quito (Newton, San Silvestre, Peru Británico). Quito, Ecuador (Jan 2013). “Differentiation Through Technology: The example of the flipped classroom.” AASSA (Association of American Schools in South America). Guayaquil, Ecuador (Dec 2012). “Desarrollo de la investigación para la innovación en el currículo y la significatividad de los aprendizajes.” XVIII Convención de Educadores. Universidad Católica, Fundación.

Quito, Ecuador (Nov 2012). “Metacognición y los 16 Hábitos de la Mente.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito, Ecuador (Nov 2012). “16 Hábitos de la Mente y la metacognición.” Colegio Matovelle. Verbier, Switzerland (Nov 2012). “Raising Multilingual Children.” Know-It-All Passport.

Geneva, Switzerland (Nov 2012). “Raising Multilingual Children.” Know-It-All Passport.

Lausanne, Switzerland (Nov 2012). “Raising Multilingual Children.” Know-It-All Passport.

       

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Zurich, Switzerland (Nov 2012). “Raising Multilingual Children.” Know-It-All Passport.

Quito, Ecuador (Nov 2012). Keynote: “¿Cuál es el sustento científico en el arte de enseñar: mente, cerebro y educación?” 12° Encuentro de Dirigentes de Instituciones y Comunidades Judías Latinoamericanas y del Caribe.

Santiago, Chile. (Oct 2012). “La ciencia en el arte de enseñar-video resumen”. University of Chile, Faculty of Medicine, 1oth Annual Conference on Neuroscience and Education. Quito, Ecuador (Sept 2012). “Planificación curricular basada en competencias”. Universidad de las Américas.

Porto Alegre, Brazil (Aug 2012). “Criteria for Judging Theses in Mind, Brain, and Education.” Invited expert. Department of Physiology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS).

Quito, Ecuador (Aug 2012). “¿Cómo puede el cerebro aprender otros idiomas? Mitos y realidades desde las investigaciones en neurociencias.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Lima, Peru (Aug 2012). “"Bilingüismo, multilingüismo: Mitos y realidades desde las investigaciones en Neurociencia, Psicología y Educación" II Congreso Mundial de Neuroeducación. Quito, Ecuador (July 2012). “Diseño y planificación.” Universidad de las Américas.

Khon Kaen, Thailand (July 2012). “Mind, Brain, and Education Principles, Tenets and Instructional Guidelines”; “Visible Learning: Results of 50,000 meta-analyses about what Works in Education”; “Designing Research Projects that Employ MBE and Visible Learning”; “Curriculum Planning, UbD and Evidence-based Teaching.” Invited International Expert and Research Consultant. Khon Kaen University, sponsored by the government of Thailand.

Quito, Ecuador (July 2012). “Memoria y atención.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

St. Louis, Missouri (June 2012). “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching”; “Bold Decisions, Brain, and the Digital Age”; “Mind, Brain, and Education”; “The Ten Key Factors Influencing Successful Multilingualism”. Conference: “Designing a brain friendly classroom for digital age students”.

Santiago, Chile (May 2012). “Leadership in the Context of Taking Bold Decisions to Change Old Paradigms about Teaching.” Workshop speaker: “21st Century Skills: Defining best practice in today’s classrooms.” Keynote speaker. Latin American Heads Conference.

Quito, Ecuador (May 2012). “Inteligencia emocional.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito-Alumni Association.

Vancouver, Canada (Apr 2012). “Issues in Brain, Neuroscience and Education.” Chair on the Brain, Neuroscience and Education. American Educational Researchers Association (AERA).

Quito, Ecuador (Mar 2012). Pre-conference: “Educating for the 21st Century Part I” “Educating for the 21st century Part II”; Conference: “Ten Key Factors+Myths of Multilingualism”; Keynote speaker.: “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching.” Association for American Schools in South America.

Quito, Ecuador (Mar 2012). “El sílabus maestro en el contexto de la USFQ (o cómo proteger la filosofía original de la San Pancho).” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Quito, Ecuador (Mar 2012). “APA 6ta versión.” Colegio Ortega y Gasset.

Santiago de Chile, Chile (Feb 2012). “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching”; “The Ten

       

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commandments of Teaching”; “La Ciencia en el Arte de Enseñar”; “Cuándo no sabemos que estamos enseñando.” Redland School.

Quito, Ecuador (Feb 2012). Multiplicando la motivación: Cómo no aburrir a tus estudiantes. VIII - Congreso de Educación: Neuromotivación: un camino de verdadero aprendizaje.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Buenos Aires, Argentina (Feb 2012). “How the Brain Processes Information: Memory, retention and learning”; “Toolbox for Better Teaching: Evidence-based methodologies”; “Ten Key Factors that Influence Successful Multilingualism.” Consultant. Educadores Asociados del Río de la Plata A. C. (ESSARP).

Buenos Aires, Argentina (Feb 2012). “¿Cómo no aburrir a los estudiantes? Multiplicando la motivación en el aprendizaje”; “Emociones, motivación, tiempo y aprendizaje”; “La conexión entre comunicación no verbal, atención y motivación en el cerebro”; “Cuándo no sabemos que estamos enseñando.” Keynote speaker. Educativo Polar Argentina, Universidad del Salvador.

Geneva, Switzerland (Nov 2011). “Research in Mind, Brain, and Education Science that Impacts Multilingual Curriculum Design.” La Chataigneraie International School.

Geneva, Switzerland (Nov 2011). “Raising Multilingual Children: The Ten Key Factors”. Know-It-All-Parents.

Lausanne, Switzerland (Nov 2011). “Raising Multilingual Children: The Ten Key Factors”. Know-It-All-Parents.

The Hague, The Netherlands (Oct 2011). “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching.” International Baccalaureate Organisation Annual Meeting of Schools from Africa and the Middle East (Oct 27-30)

Rotterdam, The Netherlands (Oct 2011). “Multilingualism.” EarlyBirdProgramme Panama City, Panama (Oct 2011). What every teenager should know about his or her own brain”; “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching”; “La ciencia en el arte de enseñar ” Tri Association of American Schools. San Juan, Puerto Rico (Sept 2011). “El cerebro y el aprendizaje: mitos y realidades”; “La ciencia en el arte de enseñar a los adolescentes”; “Memoria y atención en el aprendizaje”; “Neurogénesis, plasticidad y aprendizaje”; Lo que cada persona debe saber de su propio cerebro”; “Emociones en la toma de decisiones.” Asociación de Psicólogos Escolares de Puerto Rico.

Quito, Ecuador (Sept 2011). “Evidence-based Teaching.” Universidad de las Américas.

Porto Alegre, Brazil (July 2011). “Applied Educational Neuroscience: The Science in the Art of Teaching.” I Fórum Gaúcho de Neurociência Aplicada À Educação (The 11º Congresso Da Escola Particular Gaúcha).

Quito, Ecuador (July 2011). “Pensamiento crítico y la educación liberal.” SwissHotel, Quito, Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

San Diego, CA, USA (June 2011). International Mind, Brain, and Education Society conference. “USFQ, Quito, Ecuador as the next biannual IMBES conference (Jun 2013).” International Mind, Brain, and Education Society conference.

Lima, Peru (May 2011). “Educating for the 21st Century” and workshop on “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching.” Keynote speaker. Latin American Heads Conference.

       

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Quito, Ecuador (Mar 2011). “Los diez mandamientos de la enseñanza.” Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Quito, Ecuador (Feb 2011). “Despertando la curiosidad: Metodologías de enseñanza en ciencias.” COCIBA, Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Quito, Ecuador (Jan 2011). “Investigación (activa) en el aula.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Quito, Ecuador (Dec 2010). “Planificación curricular basada en competencias: cómo hacer un silábus.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Boston, MA (Nov 2010). “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching”; “The Ten Key Factors That Influence Multilingualism.” Learning and the Brain Conference, Harvard-MIT.

Jönköping, Sweden (Oct 2010). Couse: “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching” University of Jönköping, guest lecturer.

Quito, Ecuador (Oct 2010). “Envejecimiento cerebral”; “¿Por qué soñamos?” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Monterrey, México (Oct 2010). “La Ciencia en el Arte de Enseñar”; “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching”; “Ten Key Factors English”; “ Los diez factores que influyen en la multilingüismo.” Tri-Association Mexico.

Quito, Ecuador (Sept-Nov 2010). “Ten Key Factors Influencing Multilingualism”; “Los diez factores en el multilingüismo.” Albert Einstein School. Quito, Ecuador (Sept 2010). “Desafíos de la educación básica en el siglo XXI de Juan Caros Tedesco. Panel sobre calidad educativa ecuatoriana.” Comisión Europea y Grupo FARO.

Quito, Ecuador (Aug 2010). “Classroom Management.” American School of Quito.

Quito, Ecuador (Jun-Jul 2010). “El uso de portafolios en la educación superior: El ejemplo de la educación médica.” Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito, Ecuador (Jun 2010). “El arte en la ciencia de enseñar.” COCIBA, Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito, Ecuador (Jun 2010). “Una mente a la vez: Mel Levine y el trato individualizado.” Colegio Liceo Internacional. Quito, Ecuador (May 2010). “How the Brain Processes Information.” Universidad de las Américas. Quito, Ecuador (Apr 2010). Myths About Multilingualism and the Ten Key Factors Influencing Successful Bilingualism and Multilingualism.” Pontifico Universitario Católica (PUCE), Second International Congress for Language Teachers, Translators and Researchers. Quito, Ecuador (Apr 2010). “Cerebro y sexo.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito, Ecuador (Apr 2010). “Instrucción y evaluación diferenciadas.” Jornada Educativa sobre Evaluación Diferenciada, Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

San Antonio, TX, USA (Apr 2010). “The scientifically substantiated art of teaching.” Association for Curriculum and Supervision Development (ASCD).

       

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Quito, Ecuador (Mar 2010). “Planificación curricular basada en competencias.” German School of Quito. Barcelona, Spain (Mar 2010): “Enseñando niños multilingües: Metodologías basada en evidencia,” (ES); “Enseñando niños multilingües: metodologías basadas en evidencia” (MS/HS”; “Teaching Multilingual Children: Evidenced-based practice” (MS/HS); “Everything a Teenager Must Know About His/Her Own Brain” (students). Benjamin Franklin School. Barcelona, Spain (Mar 2010): “The Art and Science of Learning: Myths and Truths about the Brain and Learning.” Workshop open to the wider community. Barcelona, Spain (Mar 2010): “Myths about multilingualism”; “The Ten Key Factors Influencing Successful Bilingualism and Multilingualism in Schools”; “Using Backward Design and Competencies-Based Planning For Language Learners”; “Best Practice Planning, Evaluation and Methodologies in International Schools”; “Mejores prácticas en la planificación, evaluación y selección de actividades en colegios internacionales.” Schiller International School. San Antonio, TX, USA (Mar 2010): “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching.” Association for Curriculum and Supervision Development (ASCD). Quito, Ecuador (Feb 2010). “Lo que todos los estudiantes deben saber sobre sus propio cerebro.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito, Ecuador (Jan 2010). “Evaluación diferenciada.” José Engling School. Quito, Ecuador (Jan 2010). “Estudiantes: Cómo planificar su tiempo y organizarse para el semestre”; “Hábitos de estudio por el éxito universitario.” Decanato de Estudiantes, Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito, Ecuador (Jan 2010). “Perfiles ‘ideales’ de maestros y estudiantes: Desarrollo de una rúbrica de observación de clases.” Facultad de Economía, Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito, Ecuador (Jan 2010). “El examen SER del Ministerio de Educación.” Liceo Internacional. Quito, Ecuador (Jan 2010). “Neurogénesis, plasticidad, memoria y atención en el aprendizaje.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Rotterdam, Holland (Nov 2009). “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching”; “Toolbox for better teaching”; “Teacher question and answer session about multilingualism”; “The Ten Key Factors that Influence Successful Multilingualism.” EarlyBird Programme.

Hamburg, Germany (Nov 2009). “Reaping the benefits of cultural wealth”; “The impact of culture on learning: Can ‘international’ be considered a culture?”; The impact of culture on learning: Critical thinking and cultural plurality”; “The impact of culture on learning: Teaching multilingual children by applying Mind, Brain, and Education Science.” European Council of International Schools.

Geneva and Zurich, Switzerland (Nov 2009). “Raising Multilingual Children I”; “Teaching Multilingual Children”; “Raising Multilingual Children II. ”New Stork Times and Gymboree, Switzerland.

Quito, Ecuador (Nov 2009). “Liderazgo en a comunidad: Trabajando con grupos diferentes.” PASECC, Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

San José, Costa Rica (Oct 2009). “Backward curriculum design in multilingual classrooms”; “Designing rubrics for enhanced learning in multilingual classrooms”; “Building up a tool box of best

       

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practice activities in multilingual classrooms.” Tri Association of American Schools.

Quito, Ecuador (Aug-Oct 2009). “Learning Individuals, Learning Organizations”; “Strategic Planning, Rethinking Mission.” British School of Quito. Monterrey, Mexico (Sep 2009). “El Arte en la Ciencia de Enseñar” en el (ANIA en México). “Lo que hemos aprendido sobre cómo aprendemos”; “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching: A Study in the Development of Standards in the New Academic Field of Neuroeducation (Mind, Brain and Education Science).” 1er Foro Internacional de Neurociencia Aplicada en la Educación.

Quito, Ecuador (Jun 2009). “Creatividad y racionamiento en el intelecto.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Latacunga, Ecuador (Jun 2009). “Mente, cerebro y el arte de enseñar ciencias exactas.” Escuela Politécnica del Ejército (ESPE).

Quito, Ecuador (May 2009). “Problemas de aprendizaje.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

San Diego, CA (Apr 2009). “The Scientifically Substantiated Art of Teaching: A Study in the Development of Standards in the New Academic Field of Neuroeducation (Mind, Brain and Education Science).” American Educational Research Association (AERA).

Quito, Ecuador (Jan 2009). “Aprender a escuchar al cliente.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Admisiones.

Riobamba, Ecuador (Jan 2009). “What Motivates Foreign Language Learners”; “Los diez mandamientos de la enseñanza.” ILE Faculty, USFQ-Riobamba.

Nice, France (Nov 2008). “Teaching Multilingual Children: Assessing Different Level Learners in International School Classrooms”; “Teaching Multilingual Children: Critical Thinking in International School Classrooms”; “Teaching Multilingual Children: Understanding the Ten Key Factors Influencing Successful Bilingualism to Differentiate Classroom Instruction.” European Council of International Schools.

Quito, Ecuador (Nov 2008). “Aprendizaje basado en problemas: el arte de preguntar, evaluar y asegurar aprendizaje.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Zurich, Switzerland (Nov 2008). “Raising multilingual children”; “Teaching multilingual children.” New Stork Times.

San José, Costa Rica (Oct 2008). “Métodos de enseñanza y formas de evaluación para un mejor aprendizaje”; “Backward Curriculum Design for Improved Curriculum Design and Learning in Multilingual Schools”; Diseño Inverso: para un mejor aprendizaje en colegios multilingües”; “Toolbox for Better Teaching”. Tri-Association of American Schools. Quito, Ecuador (Oct 2008). “El Santo Grial de la enseñanza: lograr que los alumnos piensen críticamente.” Colegio de Administración y Desarrollo, Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Conocoto, Ecuador (Oct 2008). “Lo que todo adolescente debe saber sobre su propio cerebro.” Colegio Naval.

Lima, Peru (June 2008). “Enseñando niños multilingües”; “Evaluating critical thinking skills in the early years.” Colegio Markam.

       

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Geneva, Switzerland (June 2007). “School choice in curriculum design for teaching multilingual children”; “Strategies for teaching multilingual children”; “Activities and brain based teaching methods in International Schools.” Collège du Léman.

Zurich, Switzerland (June 2007). “Raising multilingual children”; “Teaching multilingual children.” New Stork Times.

Quito, Ecuador (Apr 2007). “Taxonomía de los objetivos educacionales: la planificación de clases utilizando módulos”; “Cómo procesa información el cerebro: memoria, retención y aprendizaje”; “Estratégicas de Enseñanza en el ABP”; “Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas (ABP): El Arte de Preguntar y dar Retroalimentación.” Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Bogota, Colombia (Oct 2006). “The Ten Key Factors Influencing Successful Bi- and Trilingualism in International Schools”; “Elevating and Evaluating Critical Thinking Skills”; “Brain-based Teaching Methods: Memory, Motivation and Learning.” Tri-Association of American Schools.

Quito, Ecuador (Jul 2006). “Comunicación en el aula y metodologías de enseñanza.” Colegio de Artes Culinarias de la Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Riobamba, Ecuador (Mar 2006). “¿Qué hacen los mejores profesores?” USFQ-Riobamba abierto al público.

Quito, Ecuador (Mar 2006). “La tesis de la USFQ.” Directores de los Programas de Maestría de la Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Quito, Ecuador (Mar 2006). “¿Qué hacen los mejores profesores?” Colegio Ortega y Gasset.

Quito, Ecuador (Feb 2006). “Métodos de evaluación para un mejor aprendizaje.” Colegio de Artes Liberales, Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

Quito, Ecuador (Feb 2006). “El cerebro adolecente.” Centro Educativo Municipal Julio E. Moreno.

Yaruqui, Ecuador (Nov 2005). “¿Qué hacen los mejores profesores?”; “Tres pasos al aprendizaje duradero.” Yaruqui School sponsored by Gloria Gangotena.

The Hague, The Netherlands (Nov 2005). “The Ten Key Factors Influencing Successful Bilingualism and Multilingualism”; “Learning, Motivation and Memory: Brain-based strategies for better teaching”; “Elevating Critical Thinking and (Second) Language Abilities Through Proven Activities.” European Council of International Schools. Quito, Ecuador (Oct 2005). “¿Cómo aprenden los adultos?”; “El sílabus de la USFQ”; “Evaluación y aprendizaje.” Colegio de Policías, Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito, Ecuador (Oct 2005). “Actividades para elevar el pensamiento crítico”; “Herramientas para enseñar con el cerebro en mente.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito, Ecuador (Oct 2005). “Cómo elevar el pensamiento crítico en la casa: el rol de los padres de familia en el desarrollar del pensamiento crítico.” American School of Quito (parents workshop). Quito, Ecuador (Sept 2005). “Cómo elevar el pensamiento crítico en los años pre-escolares.” American School of Quito. Quito, Ecuador (Sept 2005). “Planificación de clases para un mejor aprendizaje.” Instituto de Lenguajes Extranjeras, Universidad San Francisco de Quito.

       

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Quito, Ecuador (Sept 2005). “Cerebro y aprendizaje”; “Los seis pilares del carácter.” Pensionado Universitario. Buenos Aires, Argentina (Jun 2005). “Classroom Management”; “Good Practice in Bilingual Classrooms I”; “Good Practice in Bilingual Classrooms II”. English Speaking Scholastic Association of the River Plate (ESSARP). The Hague, The Netherlands (Mar 2005). “Language in Shell Schools”; “Multilingual Children in the Shell Schools Classroom.” Shell. Quito, Ecuador (Jan 2005). “Evaluación, y métodos”; “El sílabus y planificación de clases.” Colegio de Tecnologías, Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito, Ecuador (Jan 2005). “Ambientes del aprendizaje.” Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Quito, Ecuador (May 2004). “Un cambio radical: seis teorías en la educación entre 1996-2004.” Colegio Fernández Madrid. Quito, Ecuador (Abr 2004). “Un cambio radical: seis teorías en la educación entre 1996-2004.” Colegio Benalcázar. Bangkok, Thailand (Mar 2004). “Teaching Multilingual Children: Ten Key Factors that Influence Successful Language Acquisition.” East Asia Teachers’ Conferences (EARCOS). Hamburg, Germany (Nov 2003). “The Ten Key Factors Influencing Successful Bilingualism and Multilingualism”; European Council of International Schools. The Hague, The Netherlands (Nov 2001). “Multilingual Children and the International School Classroom.” European Council of International Schools. Milan, Italy (Sept 2001). “Learning How To Learn.” International Leadership Conference. Women Leading International Change.

References:

Carlos Montúfar, Ph.D., Presidente de la Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador. Tel.: 593-2-297-1700 x 1810 [email protected]

Gonzalo Mendieta, Ph.D., Vicerrector Acadmémico de la Universidad de las Américas. Tel.: 593-2-397-1000 [email protected]

Diego Quiroga, Vicepresidente de la Universidad San Francisco de Quito. Tel.: 593-2-297-1700 x 1810 dquiroga@ usfq.edu.ec

Orazio Bellettini, MA, Director Ejecutivo, Grupo FARO. Tel.: 593-2-245-6367 obellettini @grupofaro.org

Monserrat Creamer, Ed.M, Directora de Planificación Académica, Universidad de las Américas. Tel.: 593-2-397-1000 [email protected]

       

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Tannya Lozada, Directora de Investigación, Universidad Tecnológica Iberoamericano. Tel.: +593-99-789-0314, [email protected]

Pilar Cabeza de Vaca, ECIS Ex -Directora Ejecutiva/CEO de la “European Council of International Schools”. Tel: +44 (0)1730 268244. [email protected]

Mary Virginia Sánchez, Ex - Directora General de la Asociación de Escuelas Americanas de América Central, Colombia, Caribe y México [ret]. Tel.: 593-2-2242-996. [email protected]

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