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Monday, April 2, 2012

Free Webinar: What Makes the Adolescent and Teen Brain So Different? — Whole Child Education

Free Webinar: What Makes the Adolescent and Teen Brain So Different? — Whole Child Education:


Klea Scharberg

Free Webinar: What Makes the Adolescent and Teen Brain So Different?

Judy Willis
Join renowned author, neurologist, and teacher Judy Willis for an exciting free webinar on the differences between the adolescent and teen brain and what educators can and should do.
Thursday, April 5, 2012, 3:00 p.m. eastern time
Register now!
In the adolescent and teen brain, the rate of change exceeds that of even the body. The highest cognitive brain networks in the prefrontal cortex undergo their most profound maturation during the school years. What has neuroscience research revealed about the very unique adolescent brain that has important correlations to planning instruction and teaching strategies?
From seeking immediate gratification and risk, to developing and achieving long-term goals, educators are