How Education Affects Teen Brain Development

Brain development continues across a person̵7;s lifespan. During childhood, it occurs on a spatial front where there is a 90 to 95 percent increase in brain mass. Conversely, during teen years, spatial growth occurs at a decelerated rate where minimal changes in the brain̵7;s size occur. However, agents such as education trigger rapid, specified, higher-level transformations that help in brain development.

  1. Cognitive Functions

    • Educational institutions offer holistic curricula designed to cater to the development of various cognitive functions. Academic subjects such as Math and Science aid in the refining of problem-solving skills, while extra-curricular activities aid in building creativity and nurturing innate talent. As parents, encourage your children to diversity their interests by enrolling in both academic and extra-curricular activities.

    Impulsive Behavior

    • Professor of neurology, Frances E. Jensen attributes teenagers̵7; inclination towards impulsive behavior to unconnected, rapidly growing synapses in the brain. The unconnected synapses cause a state of unawareness within the teenagers rendering them incapable of understanding their mental hard wiring. Education provides a platform for your children to better understand themselves and engage in less impulsive behavior.

    Development of Self-Efficacy

    • Rapid physiological, psychological, emotional and cognitive changes occur simultaneously during teen years. The rapid changes are likely to result in self-doubt, low self-esteem or a low self-efficacy in teenagers. It is crucial to enroll your children in educational programs that are equal to their abilities. Their successful completion of the educational programs helps reinforce their effectiveness.

    Brain Development Level

    • Educational institutions offer standardized tests that help you assess the level of brain development in your children. Low grades might indicate slow brain development rectifiable through individualized instruction or tutoring. Moreover, low grades might indicate other underlying social, psychological or emotional issues rectifiable through therapeutic counseling offered at the institution.

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