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Adolescence – A Period of “Stress and Strain”
Taxila Group B.Ed. 2009-2010
Outline Introduction to Adolescence
Definition A period of ‘stress and strain’
Physical and motor development Social development Role of School and teachers in fostering
Adolescent development. Physical-Motor Development Social-Emotional Development
Conclusion
IntroductionIntroduction Adolescence = ‘adolescere’
(Latin) – to grow into maturity Transition from childhood to
adulthood 10-19 years (WHO) Onset: Menarche
End: less well defined – depends upon the age of attainment of adult independence
Definitions
Dorothy Rogers: A process rather than a period, a process of achieving the attitudes and beliefs needed for effective participation in society.
G.R. Medinnus and R.C.Johnson: Adolescence begins when signs of sexual maturity begin to occur in both physical and social development and ends when the individual assumes adult roles and is concerned in most ways as an adult by his reference group.
A Period of “Stress and Strain”
Internal Factors: Emotional Changes
Hormones Physical changes
Appearance Change in voice Reproductive
organs and sexual development
External Factors: Changing relationship
with parents Peer influence and
pressure Career consciousness Identity formation
Physical DevelopmentBoys
Increase in height Growth spurt Permanent teeth are in Oily skin Broadening of shoulders Development of muscles Change in voice Appearance of hair on face, armpit and
other places Manifestation of sexual desires Masturbation
Physical Development
Girls Beginning of menstruation Enlargement of breasts Increase in height Broadening of hips Growth spurt Permanent teeth are in Oily skin Appearance of hair on armpit and other places
Social Development
Increased friendly relationships
Sexual social relationships
Loyalty to community Changing family
relationships - Autonomy Identity v Role confusion
(Erik Erikson)
Role of School and Teacher in Adolescent Development
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Role of School Sports and Physical exercise Activities promoting motor development –
spinning, weaving, woodwork etc. Nutrition Education – Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia Medical check – up Sex education
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT(CONTD.)
Role of TeacherRole of Teacher Seating arrangements and lighting Seating arrangements and lighting Understand physical development.Understand physical development. Motivate students for physical exercise.Motivate students for physical exercise. Physical health and nutrition information during Physical health and nutrition information during
PTAs.PTAs. Answer questions and concerns Answer questions and concerns
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Creative and Democratic concept of discipline
Rich and varied curriculum Appointment of competent and
confident teachers Provision of Sex education Freedom for self development Provision of Co-curricular activities
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Due regard to Individual differences Use of dynamic methods of teaching. Guidance and counselling Encourage involvement in group
activities Praise adolescents for their efforts as
well as abilities Be aware of what students are doing
Conclusion
Adolescence A period of ‘challenges and potential’
Physical, motor and social development during adolescence
Role of School and teachers in fostering Adolescent development.
Thank You
“There is a tide which begins to rise in the veins of youth at the age of eleven or twelve. It is called by the name of adolescence. If the tide can be taken as flood, and a new voyage began in the stream and along the flow of its current, we think it will move on to fortune.
Hadow Report (1926)