Adolescence
§ Derived from the word "Adolescere" which
means "to grow to maturity"
§ Span of life ranging from 12 to 19 years
§ Biologically, Adolescence is the stage when puberty
dawns
§ Also known as teenage period
Jersild:
"Adolescence is that span of years during which boys and girls move from
childhood to adulthood, mentally, emotionally, socially and physically."
Development during Adolescence
(A) Facilitating Physical Development
- Growth Spurt
- Hormonal Changes
- Sexual Characteristics Development of brain is Adolescents
(A) Facilitating Physical Development
(B) Facilitating
Cognitive Development
§ Piagets
theory of cognitive Development
§ Vygotsky's
theory of cogitative development –
§ Theory of
multiple intelligence (Howard Gardner)
§ Robert
Stenbarg's Triarchic theory of intelligence
I. Cultural Influences in physical and cognitive development
Robert Stenbarg's Triarchic theory of intelligence -
ROLE OF
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS IN FACILITATING PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AMONG
STUDENTS -
Ø Health education programmes for
creating awareness on health-related aspects. These need to be crisp, specific
and interesting for the students.
Ø Integrating health awareness into
the curricular programmes
Ø Devoting specific time for sports
and physical exercise activities Motivating adolescents to engage in activities
and adopt strategies for their physical development.
Ø Instilling self-confidence in the
adolescents and be at ease with their body and physical growth
Ø Providing ample opportunities for
learning by hand and first-hand experience
Ø Adopting an active approach to
learning by making it meaning-based
Ø Encouraging diverse views and
creativity in adolescents
(C)
Supporting Psychosocial development
Psychological
development during Adolescence
§ Self concept
§ Self esteem
§ Self Identity
Identity
issues among adolescents
§ Seeking status symbols
§ High risk behaviour
§ Rebellious nature
§ Hero worship
Adolescents
Sexuality
§ Sexuality Education
§ Emotional Competence
(D)
Emotional Development
§ Understand one's own emotions in
terms of physiological responses and feelings and labeling them correctly.
§ Identify the importance of both
positive and negative emotions
§ Understand that emotions are evoked
by contexts and lead to specific responses, adaptive or maladaptive
§ Be assertive (Assertiveness is the
quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive-Wikipedia)
§ Cognitive restructuring (Change the
way you think about a situation)
§ Being mindful of time
§ Practice resilience (Resilience is
the ability to bounce back from a difficult situation)
§ Develop positive attitude
Strategies
related to interpersonal aspect
§ Develop empathy (Empathy is the
ability to understand others' feelings, emotions, perspectives and put oneself
in someone else's position)
§ Develop effective communication
skills
§ Increase problem -solving and
decision-making abilities
§ Practice conflict resolution
skills
§ Practice listening
§ Acknowledged other's expertise
(E) Behavioural issues Adolescents
Problems -
Ø Bulling
Ø Substance Abuse
Ø Self harm behaviour and suicide
Ø Violence
Ø Unhealthy Romantic Relationship
Ø Adolescence Delinquency
Micro
skills for handling psychological problems
-
Ø Observation
Ø Active listening
Ø Providing feedback
Ø Disclosures skills
Ø Refusal skills
Building
Moral Behaviours and values in Adolescents -
• Concept of Moral behaviours and
values in Adolescents
• Importance of Moral values in
Adolescents
Factors
that affect moral Development
Ø Family
Ø School
Ø Peer Group / Friends
Ø Society and school
Ø Media Influences
Ø Gender
Ways to
strengthen Moral values in Adolescents -
§ Be the role Model
§ Acknowledge and appreciate good
behaviour
§ Share and discuss moral experiences
§ Make them practice their learning
§ Have clear and effective
communications
Some of
the important moral values –
§ Empathy
§ Compassion
§ Gratitude
§ Honesty
§ Sharing
§ Cooperation
§ Respect
§ Responsibility
§ Equality
§ Justice
§ Courage
§ Acceptance
§ Patience
§ Perseverance
§ Self-Control