Mary-Helen Immordino Yang

Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, a Professor at USC, dives into how emotional and cognitive development shapes the future of education. She critiques current teaching methods for focusing too much on rote learning and advocates for transformative approaches that nurture individual growth and curiosity. Highlighting neuroscience, she discusses how emotional and social contexts enhance learning. Passionate about experiential education, she explores innovative programs that prioritize personal interests, encouraging self-directed growth and deeper engagement through storytelling and mentorship.