Alternative Education Resource Organization

Philosophy & Theory

Wilhelm Reich’s Contribution to Education
Chris Mercogliano
In this workshop we will explore Wilhelm Reich’s psychological theories and research, and also discuss how they apply to children and education and why his work is especially relevant today.

Beyond the Brain and the Mind
Chris Mercogliano
The purpose of this workshop will be to explore the educational implications of Gerald Edelman’s recent biological theory of consciousness: how it reveals the fallacy of the convention model of education and totally confirms learner-centered, experience-based, whole child approaches.

Pleasure in Learning: Can It Be Enhanced?
Kirsten Olson In this workshop, Kirsten Olson will profile how several adult and young adult learners healed themselves from wounds of schooling, and what connections this has to an emerging new literature on pleasure in learning. While we know that choice, novelty, a sense of control, and the right amount of challenge are associated with pleasure and “flow” in learning, can we train ourselves to better focus on pleasurable experiences in learning to optimize engagement, appetite and attention around learning? What are some basic techniques for creating more optimal cognitive states for learning?

Challenging the Conspiracy Against Youth
Adam Fletcher Once seen as “the future,” youth today are viewed as a burden to be dealt with. This conspiracy against youth is unfounded and completely untrue. Featuring examples of youth-led social change, this workshop is focused on the new roles of youth bringing hope and possibilities throughout out communities.

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