Attack of the Teenage Brain

Understanding and Supporting the Weird and Wonderful Adolescent Learner

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Teaching, Teaching Methods
Cover of the book Attack of the Teenage Brain by John Medina, ASCD
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: John Medina ISBN: 9781416625520
Publisher: ASCD Publication: March 12, 2018
Imprint: ASCD Language: English
Author: John Medina
ISBN: 9781416625520
Publisher: ASCD
Publication: March 12, 2018
Imprint: ASCD
Language: English

Marvel at the neuroscientific reasons why smart teens make dumb decisions!
Behold the mind-controlling power of executive function!
Thrill to a vision of a better school for the teenage brain!

Whether you're a parent interacting with one adolescent or a teacher interacting with many, you know teens can be hard to parent and even harder to teach. The eye-rolling, the moodiness, the wandering attention, the drama. It's not you, it's them. More specifically, it's their brains.

In accessible language and with periodic references to Star Trek, motorcycle daredevils, and near-classic movies of the '80s, developmental molecular biologist John Medina, author of the New York Times best-seller Brain Rules, explores the neurological and evolutionary factors that drive teenage behavior and can affect both achievement and engagement. Then he proposes a research-supported counterattack: a bold redesign of educational practices and learning environments to deliberately develop teens' cognitive capacity to manage their emotions, plan, prioritize, and focus.

Attack of the Teenage Brain! is an enlightening and entertaining read that will change the way you think about teen behavior and prompt you to consider how else parents, educators, and policymakers might collaborate to help our challenging, sometimes infuriating, often weird, and genuinely wonderful kids become more successful learners, in school and beyond.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Marvel at the neuroscientific reasons why smart teens make dumb decisions!
Behold the mind-controlling power of executive function!
Thrill to a vision of a better school for the teenage brain!

Whether you're a parent interacting with one adolescent or a teacher interacting with many, you know teens can be hard to parent and even harder to teach. The eye-rolling, the moodiness, the wandering attention, the drama. It's not you, it's them. More specifically, it's their brains.

In accessible language and with periodic references to Star Trek, motorcycle daredevils, and near-classic movies of the '80s, developmental molecular biologist John Medina, author of the New York Times best-seller Brain Rules, explores the neurological and evolutionary factors that drive teenage behavior and can affect both achievement and engagement. Then he proposes a research-supported counterattack: a bold redesign of educational practices and learning environments to deliberately develop teens' cognitive capacity to manage their emotions, plan, prioritize, and focus.

Attack of the Teenage Brain! is an enlightening and entertaining read that will change the way you think about teen behavior and prompt you to consider how else parents, educators, and policymakers might collaborate to help our challenging, sometimes infuriating, often weird, and genuinely wonderful kids become more successful learners, in school and beyond.

More books from ASCD

Cover of the book Grading Smarter, Not Harder by John Medina
Cover of the book What We Say and How We Say It Matter by John Medina
Cover of the book A Better Approach to Mobile Devices by John Medina
Cover of the book The Core Six by John Medina
Cover of the book Stress-Busting Strategies for Teachers by John Medina
Cover of the book Brain-Friendly Strategies for the Inclusion Classroom by John Medina
Cover of the book Where Great Teaching Begins by John Medina
Cover of the book Fighting for Change in Your School by John Medina
Cover of the book Guiding School Improvement with Action Research by John Medina
Cover of the book When Teaching Gets Tough by John Medina
Cover of the book A World-Class Education by John Medina
Cover of the book Teaching Boys Who Struggle in School by John Medina
Cover of the book Tasks Before Apps by John Medina
Cover of the book How to Use Grading to Improve Learning by John Medina
Cover of the book Engaging Minds in Science and Math Classrooms by John Medina
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy