Brain
When is the brain fully developed?
24 years
T/F Middle schoolers go through diverse changes all at once
True
What are Flexible Schedules?
Non-traditional scheduling that allows for adjustments to be made to the school day
What is the first physical change adolescents usually experience?
Growth spurt of the skeletal and muscular systems
What part of the brain has the most significant effect on behavior during middle school development?
Prefrontal Cortex
Are mood swings considered normal for adolescents in middle school?
Yes - because of all the rapid changes they are enduring
What is "Teaming"?
A structure set for a group of teachers to teach their selected group of students usually for an extended period
What is one physical change females usually experience?
Start of Mensuration
Breast Development
Growth Spurt
Hair in new places
Acne
...etc.
What stage will most student's brains be in as they enter middle school?
Concrete Operational Thought
What period of transitioning results in multiple needs and a dramatic change in self-concept?
Dependence-Independence
What is Advisory Programs?
A support system that is designed to mentor students through out middle school
How do you promote intellectual brain development?
Fun and vibrant learning experiences
What is Egocentrism?
The understanding that people have different beliefs and attitudes from you
What are Exploratory Classes?
Extra curricular courses designed to introduce students to a variety of subjects/activities
What do rapid cognitive changes among adolescents create?
Engagement in risky behaviors
The search for identity depends on the ability to do what?
Try out new things and socialize
What is "Looping"?
Having the same teacher throughout the year rather than switching at semester