#62. 'Apathetic' teenagers, post-pandemic classrooms, and

#62. 'Apathetic' teenagers, post-pandemic classrooms, and finding all the glimmers with Dr Lori Desautels

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On today's episode I speak to the brilliant Dr Lori Desautels to answer one of the big behaviour questions I am often asked...What's going on with apathetic teenage behaviour?!As well as this, we speak about:Neuroplasticity and why it is crucial for teachers to have an understanding around.How we can transform the experiences and education of our students in the smallest of moments, in the day to day 'touch points'. How you can foster a classroom environment where students feel a sense o...

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