First Semester
AY 2021-2022
Teacher EDUCATIOn
Program
Professional EDUCATion
Division
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MYLA 1
N. CONEJAR
DR. SUSIE HOPE R. TOMOL
Republic of the Philippines
ILOILO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
Miagao Campus
Miagao, Iloilo
MODULE IN ED 1
THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT LEARNER
AND LEARNING PRINCIPLES
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UNIT 5: ADOLESCENCE
(The High School Learner)
Module 24
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE
HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS
“Adolescence is just one big walking pimple”
-Carol BURnett
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Described the adolescence stage
Discussed the physical and sexual changes accompanying puberty
Identified the psychological consequences of early and late maturation in the
period of adolescence
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MOTIVATION:
Share your real experiences along the following aspects:
Individual perceptions whether your growth was low or fast, smooth or by
spurts, etc. Any sense of curiosity or concern (especially as to such
incidences as menstruation for girls and wet dreams for boys).
How your self-image (esteem) was affected by your physical growth
(possibly two thin or plump, lanky or short, homely-looking, etc.)
Parental relationship during these years, as you may have sought more
independence, privacy, etc.
ANALYSIS
Was there anything common in the experiences shared? Was
there anything unique?
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CONTENT:
Defining Adolescence
ADOLESCENCE
Early adolescence Middle adolescence Late adolescence
Adolescence is a period of transition in terms of physical, cognitive and socio-
emotion changes, physical transition being particularly coupled with sexual
transformation,
In all cultures, biological changes comprise the major transition from
childhood to early adolescence.
This is manifested by a change in physical appearance, a more rapid rate of
development (next to the speed of growth of the fetus in the uterus)
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known as growth spurt. The phenomenon commonly result in the feeling of awkwardness and
unfamiliarity with bodily changes.
In addition, alterations in sleeping habits and parent-adolescent
relationship may be experienced accompanying puberty changes.
The growth hormone conditions gradual increases in body size, and
weight, but hormones flooding occurs during adolescence causing an
acceleration known as the growth spurt. Body changes include change in body
dimensions (leg length, shoulder width, trunk growth rather than leg growth.
In girls, the growth spurt generally begins at age 10 reaching its peak at
age 11 and-a-half, and decreasing at age 13, while slow continual growth occurs
for several more years. At age 16 and girls reach 98% of their adult height,
HORMONES- are recognize to be powerful and highly specialized chemical
substances that interact with body cell. The triggering by the hormones of the
hypothalamus glands on hormones of the pituitary glands signal the entire
process of sexual maturation.
During the process, GONADOTROPIC HORMONES are secreted by the
anterior pituitary, which lies beneath the base of the brain and are situated approximately at
the geometric center of the human head.
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GONADS are the ovaries in the female and the testis in the male, are then
stimulated by the gonadotropic hormones, in turn stimulating their own hormones.
When the male testis is stimulated by the gonadotropic hormones, testosterone is
secreted, while estrogen is secreted when the female is stimulated.
SECONDARY MALE SEX CHARACTERISTICS are stimulated by
testosterone, comprised by the growth of the testis and scrotum (recognized
to be the first sign of puberty), penis and first pubic hair; the capacity for
ejaculation, the growth spurt, voice change, facial hair development/ beard
growth, and continuing growth of pubic hair.
The acceleration of the growth precedes the first the first appearance of
facial hair growth. Occurring late in puberty, the lowering of the voice, cause by the
enlargement of the larynx and double lengthening of the vocal cords, is viewed to
be the most obvious aspect of adolescent development.
In contrast with menarche, sperm ache signals the first sign of puberty and
sexual maturity in boys. At about age 12 or 13, boys experience the enlargement
of the testis and the manufacture of sperm in the scrotum, most likely experiencing
the first ejaculation of semen- a sticky fluid produced by the prostate gland. The
need to discharge semen occurs more or less periodically following pressure
caused by the production of seminal
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fluid by the prostate gland. Nocturnal emissions or “wet dream” occur during
sleep often caused by sexual dreams.
The striking tendency for children to become larger at all ages has been
perceived during the past 100 years. Known as the SECULAR TREND, the
phenomenon reflects a more rapid maturation compared with that occurring in
previous millennia. In 1880, for ex. The average age at which girls and their first
menstrual period in well-nourished industrial societies was 15 and 17 years. This
is not true, however, in depressed societies wherein this period is a bit later at
about 15.5.
One hundred years ago, boys reached their adult height at ages 23 and 25
and girls at ages 19 and 20. today, maximum height is reached between 18 and 20
years for boys and 13 and 14 for girls.
Teenagers are not getting enough sleep, and would want more sleep.
Actually, lack of sleep is likely caused by changes in adolescent behavioral patterns.
Teens often stay up late because they enjoy it, especially with the advent of
internet music listening, video watching. About 90% of teenager high school
student report going to bed later than midnight. Socializing with peers add to the
problem, causing difficulties in waking up early and causing teenager to struggle to
stay alert and function productively.
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Adolescents become aware of changes in sexuality, thus undergoing a period
of exploration and adjustment. Learners from sectarian (religious and gender
exclusive ) schools are more likely to consider sexual opened to be dangerous, if
not sinful. The case is not perceived among non- sectarian or gender mixed schools,
although more dangers exist relating to heterosexual relationship and early
pregnancy among students in non- exclusive schools.
Early or late maturation deserves due consideration, as this can be a factor
for adolescent acceptance and comfort or satisfaction with his/her body image.
Among girls, physical changes are more dramatic, but perceptions of not being well
developed as compared with their peers can be a cause for timidity or shyness, if
not frustration.
Most adolescence desire an “ideal body”, which is the same as being
attractive or handsome in face (features of the eyes, nose, lips, hair, etc.) and in
body (tall and muscular for boys and tall and slender for girls).
In the developed countries like U.S. about 10% of adolescents have been
known to take anabolic steroids in tablet or in injectable form for cosmetic and
athletic performance purposes. It is important to forewarn adolescents about the
severe harmful effects of long term use of steroids: liver dysfunction, cancer and
damage to the productive system.
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Short term effect such as hair loss, severe acne, high blood pressure,
shrunken testicles and low sperm production. Girl users develop irreversible
masculine characteristics, such as growth of facial hair. Steroids may also foster
aggressive and destructive behavior. Finally, giving up the drug may lead to
depression and suicide.
Necessary for adolescent years are sufficient amounts of vitamin B12 (found
in animal proteins), calcium, zinc, iron, riboflavin and vitamin D. Magic diet schemes
suggested by advertising and magazines to lose weight, give a radiant hair, whiten
the skin, etc. should be met with caution.
The vegetarian fad can also be disastrous especially to adolescents who need
vitamin, minerals and protein which vegetable diets cannot provide. Vegetable
intake is good, but this should be balanced with food intake to form high- quality
nutrition including eating protein sources such as milk, dairy products and eggs.
It is a recognized fact that teens are the poorest eaters among age
group, as they often skip meals, frequently take snack foods (hamburger, fries,
pizza, soft drinks, etc.) at fast- food eateries.
It’s important that adolescent feel confident about their body image.
The physical features of the human body (facial looks, body size, color of skin,
etc.) depend on genetic heritage witch must generally be respected.
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However, with advancement in hair and skin technology, change in hair color and
skin are no longer impossible.
There is more to body image than physical looks and these concern good
habits in relation to:
Cleanliness and grooming
Proper wearing of clothes following current styles
Erect bodily posture
Eye contact while communicating
Decorum (good form and confidence) and decency
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I. APPLICATION
Name CoUrse/Yr./Sec Date
Cite at least 5 big ideas from this Module. Give a concrete application of
each in your personal life.
BIG IDEAS FROM THE MODULE CONCRETE APPLICATION
IN YOUR LIFE
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REFLECTION:
Name CoUrse/Yr./Sec Date
Reflect as a future teacher, how can you foster the development of
adolescent high school learners …...
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GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!
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