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How do you call the removal of the connections in the brain typical for the period of adolescence?
Pruning
What are the 4 key competences of the XXI centrury crucial for education?
creativity, communication, cooperation and critical thinking
Which parts of the teenage brain are still not fully developed, thus influencing the teen behaviour? Name at least 1.
Frontal lobes, pre-frontal lobes, cerebellum
Which dopamine-driven system in the teen brain plays the most crucial role and could be used to the benefit of learning?
reward system
Why do teens refuse to go to sleep early? What affects their sleeping patterns?
Melatonin that is secreted into blood later than in adults and kids
What three A's does the teen brain seek?
acceptance, admiration, attention
What is the most effective length of one learning episode in the lesson?
20 minutes
What is the role of the brain friendly teacher? Who should you be in class?
moderator, facilitator, guide, mentor, coach (any of these )
What is crucial in the learning process so that the teens remember material best?
Activities based on deep processing/processing deeply (and similar answers)
Why do teens' temperaments differ? What affects them?
neurotransmitters - dopamine, noradrenaline, serotonine.
