Adolescent Literacy - EDUC 376 Resource Guide

Includes a discussion of physical and emotional changes adolescents go through and how they cope with family and peers, as well as the major life decisions they must make as they face the uncertain future ahead of them.

Research shows that the transition from middle to high school can be a high-risk time for youth. When they enter high school, young people face social, psychological, and educational challenges as they prepare for the future. This program identifies how these challenges can lead to the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

Why do teenagers seem so much more impulsive, so much less self-aware, than grown-ups? In this TEDTalk, cognitive neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore compares the prefrontal cortex in adolescents to that of adults to show us how typically "teenage" behavior is caused by the growing and developing brain.

This video demonstrates that with a little creativity, learning to read and write can be fun. Whole class and small group activities include shared and guided reading, learning centers, rephrasing, reinforcement, and summarizing. Students will be encouraged to reflect, discuss, and support each other as they develop these new skills.

This series delves into the mysteries of adolescence by following several participants over a two-year period, exploring the biological, psychological, and social pressures that begin with the onset of puberty. Through expert interviews, in-depth conversations with teens, and detailed passages from the participants’ video diaries, viewers will learn about the development of the adolescent brain, its link to physiological and behavioral transformations, and the real-world dilemmas of identity and conformity these changes bring on.

Includes videos on reading skill and literacy strategies.