414: Education; Leveraging the power of the teenage brain. An 'Inside the Teen Brain' podcast

In this episode of Inside the Teen Brain, Takako Yeung explores how neuroscience can inform everyday teaching practice. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience driving systemic change in education, Takako discusses how the adolescent brain's heightened sensitivity to social and emotional cues makes the student–teacher relationship a powerful lever for both wellbeing and academic attainment.

In conversation with Dr Jane Gilmour, Takako reflects on what it means to truly value and believe in each young person, and how that belief shapes the way teachers respond, set expectations, and support students through the ups and downs of adolescence. Her insights offer a thoughtful look at how small shifts in practice can make a lasting difference.

Learning Objectives

A. To understand how the adolescent brain's heightened sensitivity to social and emotional cues shapes learning and influences academic attainment.

B. To explore how strong student–teacher relationships can be built and used to support young people's wellbeing, motivation, and engagement.

C. To consider practical strategies for setting appropriately high expectations and supporting students through challenges without fuelling stress or perfectionism.

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