Fully Wired: Understanding & Empowering Adolescents
EDUC 792 or 600
3 CREDITS
$385
Combo
Instructor: Dr. Olufunmilayo Amobi
Grading: Letter
Spring, Summer & Fall (Ongoing)
Instruction Mode: Combination
Location: Course is available either online or print-based, ,
Academic Level: K-12 Professional Development
NDSU Credit Fee: $385
Partner Class Offered Through Learner's Edge
Course Description:
This eye-opening course will explore the various changes occurring in adolescent brains and will show teachers how to understand, communicate, and stay connected with these students. Recommended for grades 4-12.
Objectives:
The participant will:
1. Understand and describe changes occurring in the adolescent brain.
2. Discuss how changes in the adolescent brain affect student behavior.
3. Develop a lesson plan to share course learning with staff.
Texts/Readings:
The required reading is found in the supplementary text listed below:
Walsh, D. (2004). Why do they act that way? New York: Free Press