Personal Development Lesson 4: Challenges of Middle and Late Adolescence PDF

The Challenges of Middle and Late Adolescence LESSON 4 - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LESSON OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss that facing the challenges during adolescence may be able to clarify and manage demands of teen years. 2. Express his/her feelings on the expectations of significant people around h...

The Challenges of Middle and Late Adolescence LESSON 4 - PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT LESSON OBJECTIVES 1. Discuss that facing the challenges during adolescence may be able to clarify and manage demands of teen years. 2. Express his/her feelings on the expectations of significant people around him/her. BEFORE WE START… Let’s watch this video entitled “In Search of a Man who Broke my Neck” by Joshua Prager. What event changed the life of the speaker? How was his life before the incident? How did the event change his life? What was the most important insight he has learned from the event? The Challenges of Middle and Late Adolescence There are special challenges faced by adolescents which result from the changes that are happening to them. These challenges are also related to the crisis during the adolescence phase as theorized by Erik Erikson concerning identity and role confusion. If this crisis is not resolved, it will continue to persist and may continue even into adulthood. Attitude plays an important role in facing these challenges. If these challenges are taken as necessary steppingstones toward greater maturity, the adolescent can then transition more smoothly to adulthood with more confidence and self-esteem. FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION Form a small group and for 10 minutes, discuss the challenges you encounter as middle or late adolescents.  Challenges During Adolescence 1. Attitudes and Behavior Towards Sexuality and Sexual Relationship 2. Academic Concerns 3. Group Belongingness/Relationship 4. Health and Nutrition 5. Developing or Regaining Self-Esteem 6. Roles 7. Family Expectation 8. Career Choice 9. Values, Beliefs, and Behaviors  Attitudes and Behavior Towards Sexuality and Sexual Relationship Puberty drives the adolescent to experience urges of sexual desire which often lead them to experimentation and exploration. The attitude of being RESPONSIBLE for one’s actions is the guiding principle towards a healthy sexual relationships. Being RESPONSIBLE also implies that entering into relationship is all about genuine loving and caring for the other person, not just to satisfy one’s urges and needs which can lead to bigger problems.  Attitudes and Behavior Towards Sexuality and Sexual Relationship The adolescent is also prone to exploring pornography, which usually starts out of curiosity. It is natural to feel way “into the hormones” but do not forget that the hormones and the sensations that come with them are not only things that make you human. You also have your free-willed, logical circuit-your personal human mind.  Academic Concerns The role of a student is the primary role of an adolescent who is still in school. Discipline, openness, perseverance, diligence, excellence, curiosity, analytical and critical thinking, memory, understanding, cooperation and teamwork, respecting other people's opinion and beliefs, social interactions, leadership, and fellowship are some of more important skills and values that an adolescent student can also learn in school.  Academic Concerns There are times when the demands in school can really be challenging. A key to better management of schoolwork is making use of your time wisely. Major reason why time management problems occur include: poor planning, lacking organizational skills, delaying/procrastinating, and low need for achievement.  Group Belonginess/ Relationships An adolescent wants to belong. There is an urge to seek a replacement of their prior support system, this time in the form of social groupings such as school friends, memberships in organizations or community. This also includes peer challenges such as: peer pressure and peer conflict. It is always good to find people who influence you in doing positive things.  Group Belonginess/ Relationships PEER PRESSURE Avoid groups that ask you to things that are against your will. Learn to say NO Keep a good company. Join groups whom you can share common interests. Do not be afraid to talk to people when you are dealing peer pressure.  Group Belonginess/ Relationships PEER CONFLICT Tips according to Throop and Castellucci (2011) Make a commitment to resolve the problem. Be clear with your intention of resolving the conflict. Stick with the facts. Deal with anger and control it.  Health and Nutrition A healthy mind and body is what every adolescent (and everybody else) should strive for. However, since adolescents are gifted with of much energy that seems inexhaustible, resulting in abuse of one’s body and mind. Learn to listen to your body.  Developing or Regaining Self- Esteem Adolescents who are creating their SELF- IDENTITY should be objective and balance when viewing themselves. When it comes to identity development, it was said that if we were to force an apple to be skillful in becoming an orange, we cannot expect it to succeed. Individuals who encounter criticism at home and in school often develop self-esteem.  Developing or Regaining Self- Esteem Adolescents at this stage are very self- conscious, and often view themselves as unattractive, lacking the kind of physical look that is often dictated by the advertising and image businesses. The healthy thing for adolescents is to understand that there is such a thing as body types and their genes dictate each body type.  Roles Adolescents must learn to integrate all these roles, and it should be clear that these roles are related to the tasks expected of them by others. The healthy adolescent will recognize not merely the roles but the VALUES being expected from him/her such as personal and family responsibility, love for family and basic survival.  Family Expectations Often the problems stem from wanting to establish identity and independence on the part of the child, and the desire of parents to continuously give guidance and protection to their children. It can’t be helped that parents set certain rules at home, assign roles and chores to do, curfews, and even make a choice of company you should go with.  Career Choice The adolescent who is creating identity for himself is faced with an urgent need to identify what course to take in college and establish a career path for the future. Adolescents need to know what their interests are, what things they find exciting, and what their skills are. Be ready to make sacrifices before you can attain the kind of wealth and fame that may come in doing what you love to do.  Values, Beliefs, and Behaviors IMAGINARY AUDIENCE The adolescent believe on having an IMAGINARY AUDIENCE - that a group of followers exist to consciously watch and judge their every move, verbalization, and public or private behavior. It would amplify certain moods, which can explain the moodiness of some teenagers.  Values, Beliefs, and Behaviors PERSONAL FABLE An adolescent belief that he or she is highly special and unlike anyone else who has ever walked the earth. The adolescent thinks that because others could be so obviously amazed by him or her, he or she must be a very distinct brand of human.  Values, Beliefs, and Behaviors IMPULSIVITY Psychologically, because of personable fable and the adolescent predisposition, to please one’s social circle or someone’s object of admiration, one would be inclined to be impulsive into going headfirst to particular three seeking behaviors for the ultimate goal of being “cool.”  Values, Beliefs, and Behaviors RISK-TAKING OR THRILL-SEEKING BEHAVIOR Hormonically, the euphoric hit of adrenaline amplifies athleticism and others strenuous activities. These lead to sexual behaviors that may be maladaptive, unwise and detrimental. Thrill-seekers and excessive risk-takers need to slow themselves down. It's like a flame burning so large and furious but so fast.  Values, Beliefs, and Behaviors ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR “Anti-social” doesn’t mean that a person hates to socialize, is a kill joy, or is a loner. It means that a person wants to inflict harm to other people, through physical or psychological. They are also avid manipulators, getting what they want to the cost of another.  Values, Beliefs, and Behaviors DELINQUENCY BEHAVIOR If an adult is manipulative or overly aggressive, it might mean that this adolescent was raised similarly. Delinquency and anti-social behaviors are beyond the managing skills of adolescents. It requires professional psychotherapeutic aid, the peers being the support group. Do you have any question??? PERFORMANCE TASK 2: LIGHTS, CAMERA, LIFE: ADOLESCENT DRAMA Goal: To develop empathy, understanding, and effective communication skills by exploring common adolescent challenges through role-playing. Role: You are an adolescent facing various challenges in your personal and social life. Audience: Your classmates and teacher who will observe and provide feedback on your performance. Situation: You will participate in role-playing scenarios that depict common adolescent challenges. Performance: A successful role-play that demonstrates understanding of adolescent issues, effective communication, and empathy. Standards: Your performance will be evaluated based on this rubric. PERFORMANCE TASK 2: LIGHTS, CAMERA, LIFE: ADOLESCENT DRAMA Scenario 1: Family Conflict Scenario 2: Peer Pressure Scenario 3: Teacher-Student Interaction Scenario 4: Online World Challenges Scenario 5: Body Image and Self- Esteem  EXCEEDS STANDARDS MEETS STANDARDS NEARLY MEETS STANDARDS DOES NOT MEET STANDARDS CRITERIA (4) (3) (2) (1) Demonstrates a deep Demonstrates a basic Shows a good understanding of Shows a limited understanding of Understanding of Character & understanding of the character's understanding of the character the character and situation but the character or situation, missing Situation (x3) motivations, emotions, and the and situation but lacks some could delve deeper into nuances. key elements. specific situation. depth. Expresses emotions authentically Expresses emotions appropriately and convincingly through facial Expresses emotions somewhat Struggles to express emotions Emotional Expression (x3) but could enhance authenticity or expressions, tone of voice, and superficially or with limited range. convincingly or appropriately. range of expression. body language. Engages in natural, meaningful Communicates effectively but Communicates adequately but Struggles to communicate Communication & Interaction dialogue, actively listening and could improve active listening or may struggle with maintaining effectively, with dialogue feeling (x3) responding to others in a way that responsiveness. natural dialogue or listening. forced or one-sided. moves the scene forward. Makes thoughtful decisions in line with the character's perspective, Makes decisions that are Makes impulsive decisions or Avoids making decisions or makes Problem-Solving & Decision- considering potential generally appropriate but may lack struggles to connect them to the choices that seem out of character Making (x3) consequences and showing consideration of long-term impact. character's overall goals. or illogical. growth. Collaborates effectively with scene Collaborates well but could Attempts to collaborate but may Struggles to collaborate or shows partners, demonstrating empathy deepen empathy or demonstrate Collaboration & Empathy (x2) struggle to see the situation from little empathy towards other and understanding towards their more understanding of other other perspectives. characters' experiences. characters' perspectives. characters. Delivers a captivating and Delivers a strong performance that Delivers an adequate performance Delivers a performance that is impactful performance that leaves Overall Performance (x1) engages the audience but could but may lack overall impact or difficult to follow or fails to engage a lasting impression on the be more impactful. engagement. the audience. audience. TOTAL: 60 points Thank You for Listening!