Understanding The Learning Access Modes Of The 21st Century Child

Speaker: Dr. Ma. Tesesa Gustilo-Villasor, Child and Adolescent Expert

Dr. Ma. Teresa Gustilo-Villasor obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University.  Further training in Clinical Child Psychology, St. John's Hospital, Santa Monica California; Short Term Psychotherapy, Ackerman Institute, New York and Stress Management, the Hendricks Institute, Colorado.

She maintains a private practice in Clinical Psychology (psychological assessment, child and adolescent concerns, research, psychotheraphy and stress management).  A consultant/resource person for Psychological Development, Stress Management, Wellness, she is a lecturer at the De La Salle University, Graduate School of Counselor Education; Center for Family Ministries, Ateneo de Manila University and the Asian Social Institute.

Research Interests are: Filipino Perception of Stress and Wellness; Filipino Coping Styles; Role of Birth Order in Filipino Families.

Professional affiliations: Psychological Association of the Philippines; Philippine Association for Counselor Education, Research, and Supervision; International Council of Psychologists; America Psychological Association; Makati Medical Staff Association and Friends of Jung Society, Philippines

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

The lecture will discuss the newest learning environments where children can learn and create so many possibilities usng various alternative approaches.  Creative and innovative teaching strategies in different learning areas will be discussed as well.