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Teaching with Valor Podcast: A Veteran Teachers Perspective

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Welcome back to the Teaching with Valor Podcast. I’m your host, Don Fessenden, and today, we’re diving deep into a topic that is fundamental to the work of every middle and high school educator—adolescent development and learning. The teenage years are often characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes, which can make them some of the most challenging yet rewarding years in a student’s educational journey.
Understanding how these developmental changes impact learning and behavior is crucial for creating a classroom environment that supports all students. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or new to the classroom, a parent, or an educational leader, this episode will offer valuable insights into how to meet the needs of adolescents during this transformative stage of life.
We’ll also explore two additional segments that focus on specific aspects of adolescent development and wrap up with a special bonus segment answering a common parent question about supporting adolescents at home.
Show Notes
For more information on this topic check out the following resources:

• American Psychological Association – Adolescent Development: www.apa.org
• Center on the Developing Adolescent: www.developingadolescent.org
• Mindset Works – Growth Mindset Resources: www.mindsetworks.com
• Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL): www.casel.org
• Common Sense Education – Digital Citizenship Resources: www.commonsense.org/education

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