Attack of the teenage brain! : understanding and supporting the weird and wonderful adolescent learner

Attack of the teenage brain! : understanding and supporting the weird and wonderful adolescent learner / John Medina.

Marvel at the biological and evolutionary factors that drive teenage behavior and achievement! Thrill to a vision of a better school for the teenage brain!

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Medina, John, 1956- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Alexandria, VA USA : ASCD, 2018.
Subjects:
Learning, Psychology of.
Adolescent psychology.
Executive functions (Neuropsychology)
Cognition in adolescence.
Teenagers > Education.
EDUCATION > Essays.
EDUCATION > Organizations & Institutions.
EDUCATION > Reference.
Adolescent psychology
Cognition in adolescence
Learning, Psychology of
Teenagers > Education
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Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Table of Contents; Introduction; Part I: A Bridge over an Educational Chasm; 1: All About Executive Function; Part II: Why Rational Teens Make Rash Choices; 2: Brain Structure; 3: Brain Development; Part III: A Better School for the Teen Brain: What Adults Can Do; 4: Safety, Parenting, and Parent Support; 5: Teaching with Executive Function in Mind; Part IV: A Better School for the Teen Brain: What Teens Can Do (and How Adults Can Help); 6: Exercise Integration; 7: Social-Emotional Learning; 8: Screen Time Meets Mindfulness Training.
  • Epilogue: Building That BridgeAcknowledgments; Notes; Index; About the Author; Related ASCD Resources; Back Cover.

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