Unleashing the Potential of the Teenage Brain

Ten Powerful Ideas

Barry Doran Corbin

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Corwin Press Inc
12 September 2007

Educational psychology; Secondary schools; Teaching skills & techniques; Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL)

This volume offers the latest in neuroscientific research about the teenage brain and explores what it means for the socio-emotional and intellectual development of teenagers. The book is designed to help teachers create and utilize more effective learning experiences for their adolescent students. Using ten powerful ideas that will help teachers create more effective brain compatible classrooms, the author draws the ideas from what we presently know about the teenage brain and its development, and integrates them with current ideas and theories on intelligence and learning. Each of the 10 powerful ideas includes:

- case studies and numerous examples of teaching strategies and activities designed to show teachers how to translate the theory of the ten ideas into workable classroom practice

- descriptions of the changing and differing roles and expectations for both teachers and students in the brain-compatible classroom

- extensive explanations of the kind of learning environment we need to establish and how teachers ought to go about establishing this desired learning environment.

This is an ideal resource for teachers, teacher educators, and parents of teenagers.

By: Barry Doran Corbin
Imprint: Corwin Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 215mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9781412957625
ISBN 10: 1412957621
Pages: 168
Publication Date: 12 September 2007
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Barry Corbin, M.Ed., is an educational consultant and part-time lecturer in the School of Education, Acadia University, Nova Scotia, Canada. He is recently retired from the Annapolis Valley Regional School Board, where he served for over 30 years as teacher, school administrator, curriculum and program consultant and staff developer. Barry has also served as consultant and advisor to several Department of Education initiatives for the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. In his last role with the AVRSB, he served as Youth Pathways and Transitions consultant where he was responsible for researching and developing alternate educational programs and pathways for under-achieving high school students. As an independent consultant, he frequently presents at professional development workshops and in-services on such topics as brain-compatible teaching and learning, multiple intelligences and learning styles, differentiated instruction, authentic assessment as well as collaborative/cooperative teaching strategies. His workshops are enthusiastically endorsed by those in attendance because he engages his audiences with many of the interactive strategies he advocates in his writing. Barry holds a Bachelor of Science degree (geology) from Acadia University, a Bachelor of Education from the same institution and a Master of Education in Curriculum Development from St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He is the co-author of two high school social studies texts used in Atlantic Canada.

Reviews for Unleashing the Potential of the Teenage Brain: Ten Powerful Ideas

"""For people not familiar with current brain research, this book will be quite useful."" -- David Brock, AP Biology Instructor “The information is practical, and the examples make the material very easy to apply. The tone of the book is perfect for educators of middle and high school students—there’s just the right amount of humor about the idiosyncrasies of this age group, as well as an appreciation for the rewards of teaching and working with adolescents.” -- Kathy Tritz-Rhodes, Teacher ""Provides an excellent overview of the current research and knowledge on brain functioning."" -- Mary Little, Associate Professor ""A thought-provoking resource firmly grounded in research and best practice, this handbook of exemplary ideas for teaching the teenage brain is organized in a brain-friendly format and includes a wealth of brain-friendly instructional strategies, from engaging activators to rich opportunities for reflection. A must-read for all educators and an excellent resource for faculty study groups and book clubs."" -- Susan LeBel, Programs Coordinator ""Any teaching library needs this."" -- California Bookwatch, January 2008"