EMBRACING OPPORTUNITY: ADOLESCENT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTION

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Examines research from psychology, human development, and neuroscience to provide a holistic understanding of adolescents and learning the impact of these issues on the development of instruction. Investigates the influence of family, neighborhood, peer, and school contexts on brain development; identity formation; and the challenges and opportunities of adolescence. Discusses psychological and behavioral problems that may occur during adolescence including but not limited to substance abuse, crime, depression, and eating disorders.