The University of the West Indies, Mona and Guardian Life Limited will host the UWI/ Guardian Life Premium Teaching Lecture on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 6 pm at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre. This year’s lecture will be delivered by Dr. Ellen Weber, President of MITA International Brain Center, Rochester, New York. The lecture will explore the topic, “How can brain based research inform teaching?”

The lecture will discuss how today’s digital, fast-paced, media fueled, multitasking, video-game isolating life is changing the way human minds develop, operate, remember , process and apply facts. The event will serve to provide practical techniques for educators to consider in engaging learners and improve learner achievement in the modern age.

The lecture is a biennial event which alternates with the Premium Teaching Award and is designed to reflect 21st century trends in teaching and learning and enhance the quality of teaching at UWI. The university community and the public are invited to attend the lecture.

The IDU will also host a workshop for the UWI academic community on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at    9 am at the Multifunctional Room, Main Library, UWI, Mona. Interested participants are invited to register by Tuesday, October 13 by telephoning 970-0376 or e-mail idu@uwimona.edu.jm.