Deputy Head of Junior School, Dulwich College Suzhou
Glory Goh is a Singporean educator who has worked in international schools in China for the last 28 years. She has taught a range of subjects to students between the age of 3 and 14. Her specialties include EdTech, Pastoral Wellbeing, Safeguarding and cognitive assessment.Glory is an Apple Distinnguished Educator, and a certified Cognitive Function Evaluation Analyst. She met with an accident in 2023 that resulted in traumatic brain injury. For her recovery, she went on a quest to find out all about neuroscience and neuroplasticity, and is now an advocate for brain health and brain optimisation. Her main conviction now is to help educators and parents have a better understanding of how learning works in the brain. She believes that neuroscience is more vital in education than AI is.
The human brain possesses an astounding capacity for rewiring and remodeling itself throughout life, enabling us to rejuvenate, refine, and enhance our cognitive abilities at any age. Explore the neuroscience of learning and discover strategies to maximize student potential through cognitive training.
Delve into the significance of neuroplasticity and various brain training techniques and neurotech that can empower neurodivergent learners. Learn how neurofeedback can support student well-being and integrate seamlessly into a school's social-emotional learning (SEL) program.
By strategically exercising specific neural pathways, we can significantly boost people's thinking, perception, learning, and memory skills. In fact, brain training exercises may be equally effective as medications in addressing neurodevelopmental conditions.
Incorporating cognitive exercises into school curricula can help students excel academically. When engaged in these activities, learners can develop greater precision, speed, and retention in their cognitive processes, benefiting both high-achieving students and those with learning needs.
By prioritizing cognitive training during the formative educational years, we can empower students to reach their full potential, equipping them with the mental tools necessary for academic and lifelong success. Investing in brain plasticity during this critical period can have a profound and lasting impact on cognitive capabilities.