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The Second Window

Until very recently, scientists believed that the human brain developed fully during childhood. In th
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The Second Window
By Youth Development Today • Issue #18 • View online
Until very recently, scientists believed that the human brain developed fully during childhood. In the past decade or so, new brain-scanning technology and accompanying research have demonstrated that brain development continues throughout adolescence and even into young adulthood. We now know that adolescence is a very active period of neurodevelopment when the brain continues to mature. This period of increased brain plasticity (second only to early childhood brain development) offers a second window of developmental opportunity for adolescents and those interested in their well-being and positive development.
In this issue of Youth Development Today, I invite you to delve into this topic and explore its implications in your professional work.
-Konrad

The Adolescent Brain: A second window of opportunity - YouTube
The Adolescent Brain: A second window of opportunity - YouTube
In this compendium, eight adolescent development and neuroscience researchers share their work and insights into how to best support healthy development and minimize vulnerabilities during the teenage years. The compendium offers an accessible summary of this complex field.
Click here for additional resources, including infographics and lectures.
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Go to our #adolescentbrain multi-media page to download hi-res infographics to help you visualize, share insights from our new compendium: The Adolescent Brain: A second window of opportunity. Data animation will be added soon https://t.co/VyX5QlZ77v https://t.co/qnv04whgnG
What does the second window of opportunity mean for educators? This webinar explores how schools and teachers can support young people during this critical developmental phase.
The webinar references a recent report by the Alliance for Excellent Education, How Body and Brain Development Affect Student Learning. The report highlights key findings about adolescent learning and development and includes recommendations on how to support the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs of adolescents.
If you’re interested in how neuroscience research can inform practice and policy, take a closer look at another report — Synapses, Students, and Synergies: Applying the Science of Adolescent Learning to Policy and Practice.
See also: Why Adolescence Is a Critical Window for Learning (infographic)
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Author Sarah-Jayne Blakemore talks about her recent book and research on adolescent brain development.
Pair this webinar with Dr. Blakemore’s TED Talk: The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain and The Neuroscience of the Teenage Brain (below) — two very accessible presentations on this complex topic.
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The Neuroscience of the Teenage Brain - with Sarah-Jayne Blakemore - YouTube
The Neuroscience of the Teenage Brain - with Sarah-Jayne Blakemore - YouTube
Released only a few days ago, this report explores why teenagers are likely to take risks, disengage from school, or be strongly influenced by their peers. It also offers recommendations on how to design supports and learning environments that align with adolescent needs and interests.
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Just released! @All4Ed’s new podcast, Critical Window. We sit down with leading experts to discuss how adolescents learn and develop and the ramifications for educators. Listen to the first 3 episodes at https://t.co/FfiitxiBCN #ScienceofLearning @IMBESoc #IMBES2018 https://t.co/6PyM7kpwXG
In these videos, Dr. Jean Clinton summarizes the changes taking place in adolescent brains and how they impact teenage behaviour.
See also: Understanding the Adolescent Brain
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According to David Eagleman, technology impacts teenage brains and rewires them to respond well to multimedia and interactive learning. He encourages educators to teach “cognitive flexibility” — the ability to “be creative and put ideas together in new and innovative ways.”
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