In today's episode we talk teen learning and development, and how to actively engage them in their pursuit of it.
Things to Know:
- # 1: A young adolescent brain can hold seven items of information, plus or minus two items, in working memory.
- # 2: The addition of emotion can help teens remember.
- # 3: The brain is social & requires interaction in order to develop properly
- # 4: Practice/rehearsal is critical to learning for the long term
- # 5: We take in more information visually than through any other sense.
Helpful questions in engaging teens:
- What are some skills you would like to learn?
- What learning opportunities would you like to undertake?
Maintain an attitude of curiosity with your teens, and always remember, you goal is to help identify methods that will build upon your teen's strengths and lift their performance in critical areas.
Do good work.
