this presentation give details of problems of adolescence and the role of teacher to solve their problems

1. Adolescence -Adolescence -
A Period of Stress and StrainA Period of Stress and Strain
Ms. Yogita
Assistant Professor
L.L.R.M. College Of Education,
Dhudike, Moga
January, 2017

2. Adolescence is that span of years duringAdolescence is that span of years during
which boys and girls move from childhoodwhich boys and girls move from childhood
to adulthood mentally, emotionally,to adulthood mentally, emotionally,
socially and physically.socially and physically.
A.T.JersildA.T.Jersild

3. Adolescence is the period wherein someAdolescence is the period wherein some
develop desirable tracts and some get intodevelop desirable tracts and some get into
undesirable Behaviour which goes againstundesirable Behaviour which goes against
the norms of society.the norms of society.
- Hurlock- Hurlock

4. Adolescence -Adolescence -
A Period of Stress and StrainA Period of Stress and Strain

5. Classification of problems of AdolescentsClassification of problems of Adolescents
Problems of
adjustment
relating to
Physical
Growth &
Development
Problems of
adjustment
relating to
Mental
Development
Problems of
adjustment
relating to
Emotional
Development
Problems of
adjustment
relating to
Environment
in school
Problems of
adjustment
relating to
Miscellaneous
factors

6. Problems of adjustment relating toProblems of adjustment relating to
Physical Growth & DevelopmentPhysical Growth & Development
 Abnormal physical development like facial expression, fatness,Abnormal physical development like facial expression, fatness,
shortness, tallness, thinness etc which results in inferiority complex.shortness, tallness, thinness etc which results in inferiority complex.
 Lack of normal physical strength.Lack of normal physical strength.
 Problem relating to Gait and Voice.Problem relating to Gait and Voice.
 Problems resulting from some physical handicap.Problems resulting from some physical handicap.
 Problems relating to sex.Problems relating to sex.

7. Problems of adjustment relating toProblems of adjustment relating to
Mental DevelopmentMental Development
 Problems relating to development of intelligence.Problems relating to development of intelligence.
 Problems relating to learning of subjects.Problems relating to learning of subjects.
 Problems relating to competition in evaluation.Problems relating to competition in evaluation.
 Problems relating to independent thinking.Problems relating to independent thinking.
 Problems relating to participation in Debates, discussions, etc.Problems relating to participation in Debates, discussions, etc.

8. Problems of adjustment relating toProblems of adjustment relating to
Emotional DevelopmentEmotional Development
 Excessive involvement in Fantasy.Excessive involvement in Fantasy.
 Rapid changes in moods.Rapid changes in moods.
 Excessive Depression or enthusiasm.Excessive Depression or enthusiasm.
 Excessive sensitiveness.Excessive sensitiveness.
 Lack of appreciation of others feelings.Lack of appreciation of others feelings.
 Lack of Decision making ability.Lack of Decision making ability.
 Lack of humour.Lack of humour.
 Lack of tolerance.Lack of tolerance.

9. Problems of adjustment relating toProblems of adjustment relating to
Environment in SchoolEnvironment in School
 Change of class or section.Change of class or section.
 Methodology of Teaching – Learning.Methodology of Teaching – Learning.
 Nature of Curriculum.Nature of Curriculum.
 Nature of Discipline.Nature of Discipline.
 Availability of co-curricular activities.Availability of co-curricular activities.

10. Problems of adjustment relating toProblems of adjustment relating to
Miscellaneous FactorsMiscellaneous Factors
 Economic background of the family.Economic background of the family.
 Social background of the family which includes :-Social background of the family which includes :-
 Caste factorCaste factor
 Regional factorRegional factor
 Language factorLanguage factor
 Religious factorReligious factor

11. Specific Problems and Worries ofSpecific Problems and Worries of
AdolescenceAdolescence
 Becoming independent.Becoming independent.
 Age of ideals.Age of ideals.
 Rapid physical growth & developmentRapid physical growth & development
 Emotions & adolescence.Emotions & adolescence.
 Health & adolescence.Health & adolescence.
 Self assertion.Self assertion.

12.  Day dreams.Day dreams.
 Adolescence & crime.Adolescence & crime.
 Smoking.Smoking.
 Use of Drugs, Alcohol etc.Use of Drugs, Alcohol etc.
 Myths & Misconception.Myths & Misconception.
 Lack of maturity.Lack of maturity.
 Sense of insecurity.Sense of insecurity.

13. Educational implicationsEducational implications
oror
Developmental Tasks and NeedsDevelopmental Tasks and Needs
OrOr
Role of TeacherRole of Teacher

14.  Due regard to individual differences.Due regard to individual differences.
 Rich and varied curriculumRich and varied curriculum
 Provision for vocational education.Provision for vocational education.
 Use of dynamic methods of teaching.Use of dynamic methods of teaching.
 Freedom for self – development.Freedom for self – development.
 Creative & Democratic concept of discipline.Creative & Democratic concept of discipline.

15.  Provision of Co-curricular activities.Provision of Co-curricular activities.
 Provision of Sex education.Provision of Sex education.
 Continuous evaluation.Continuous evaluation.
 Satisfaction for the urge of practical activity.Satisfaction for the urge of practical activity.
 Healthy physical conditions in the school.Healthy physical conditions in the school.
 Emotional stability of the teacher.Emotional stability of the teacher.

16.  Opportunities for self expression.Opportunities for self expression.
 Providing appreciation & recognition.Providing appreciation & recognition.
 Guidance centers.Guidance centers.
 Sympathetic & affectionate attitude.Sympathetic & affectionate attitude.
 Task of responsibility.Task of responsibility.
 School – center of community service.School – center of community service.
 High – moral religious education.High – moral religious education.

17.  A busy hard routine.A busy hard routine.
 Developing trust.Developing trust.
 Avoiding over involvement.Avoiding over involvement.
 Clarifying confidentiality.Clarifying confidentiality.
 Providing educational, vocational & PersonalProviding educational, vocational & Personal
guidance.guidance.