Adolescence is a historically misunderstood and maligned period of human development. Dr. Mary Helen Immodino-Yang shares findings from her research of adolescents that demonstrate the enormous opportunity we have during this stage of life to change the trajectory of young people’s lives. Not only can the right sets of experiences mitigate the impact of any earlier trauma or deprivation, the openness and plasticity of the adolescent brain offers an extended period during which we can set young people up for success in early adulthood and beyond.
Relevant Links
Building Meaning Builds Teen's Brains
The Brain Basis for Integrated Social, Emotional, and Academic Development
If you are new to this podcast, we suggest listening to episodes 2-4 to build a foundation for the concepts and principles we'll keep returning to on the Future of Smart.
E.2 - From Brain Bound to Our Extended Minds
E.3 - A Return Journey to Wisdom
E.4 - Using Science to Imagine a New Purpose and Design for Education with Dr. Pamela Cantor
