(a) Define Adolescence (b) Enumerate any five (5) personality needs of adolescents and explain their educational implications to teachers. An adolescent is an individual who has attained physical and psychological growth

Physical Needs: Adolescents require basic necessities like food, water, health, and security. Meeting these needs is crucial as hunger or health issues can hinder their ability to learn. Teachers should support initiatives like local seminars to sensitize parents on providing these necessities.

Need for independence: Teenagers want to be free from parental restrictions. They would want their space at home, they would want to keep their own things, plan their activities and to a good extent take their own decisions. Generally speaking, adolescents would like to run their lives. They would resent parents coming to school to inquire about their progress. These adolescents will think the inquiry means they are not able to take care of their own affairs. They will not want to be “overprotected”. Adolescents that are treated as young adults tend to display some adult responsible behaviour.

Need for achievement: Everybody at times does something worth commending That particular act should be recognized. Slow learners and those not interested in school, should be praised when they do something good. Reward instead of punishment is a great motivating device in producing learning and disciplined behavior. Remedial assistance should be provided by the school to both the slow and past learners. Individual attention by the teachers should be given to each and every student to enable them realize their worth and work towards achieving greater heights. Every effort must be made by the school to eliminate redundancy among students as this would be a barrier against achievement.

Need for a satisfying philosophy of life: It is during the adolescence period that children develop interest in the meaning of life. They are interested in the truth, ideals and religion. The adolescents will not want gaps about the purposes of life. A satisfying philosophy or set of beliefs tends to provide ease of mind and psychological security. Religious conversions and radical political activities at this time are very common. Knowing this, teachers should be able to guide the adolescents to make rational decisions affecting their lives.

Need for Status: Status is very important, especially among their peers. They do not want to be recognized as children any more. The secondary teachers who want to catch the attention of students should realize this need by treating the students as young men and women and not children. In turn, they should also be encouraged to behave as responsible young adults.

(a) Adolescence is the stage of development during which individuals experience physical and psychological growth, typically marked by the onset of puberty.

(b) Here are five personality needs of adolescents and their educational implications for teachers:

I. Physical Needs: Adolescents require basic necessities like food, water, health, and security. Meeting these needs is crucial as hunger or health issues can hinder their ability to learn. Teachers should support initiatives like local seminars to sensitize parents on providing these necessities.

II. Need for Independence: Teens seek freedom from parental restrictions, wanting to make their own decisions and have personal space. Teachers should recognize this and encourage responsible behavior, treating adolescents as young adults rather than being overly protective.

III. Need for Achievement: Adolescents need recognition for their achievements, which motivates learning and discipline. Teachers should praise and reward good behavior, provide remedial assistance for struggling students, and offer individual attention to help them succeed.

IV. Need for a Satisfying Philosophy of Life: Adolescents explore the meaning of life, truth, and religion. Teachers should guide them in making rational decisions about their beliefs, offering support and guidance during this exploration.

V. Need for Status: Status among peers is essential to adolescents. Teachers should treat them as young adults, fostering responsible behavior and encouraging them to act as such.

In summary, understanding and addressing these personality needs can enhance the educational experience for adolescents, promoting their well-being and academic success.

Evaluation

1. Adolescence is the stage of development characterized by _____ and psychological growth.
a) Physical
b) Emotional
c) Social

2. The need for independence in adolescents includes seeking freedom from _____ restrictions.
a) Peer
b) Parental
c) Teacher

3. Teenagers want to make their own decisions and have their _____ at home.
a) Secrets
b) Space
c) Rules

4. The need for achievement in adolescents involves recognizing and _____ their accomplishments.
a) Rewarding
b) Ignoring
c) Criticizing

5. Providing _____ for good behavior can be a powerful motivator for adolescents.
a) Punishment
b) Praise
c) Isolation

6. Adolescents often explore the meaning of life, truth, and _____ during this stage.
a) Science
b) Religion
c) Entertainment

7. Teachers can guide adolescents in making _____ decisions about their beliefs.
a) Emotional
b) Rational
c) Impulsive

8. The need for _____ is crucial among adolescents, especially concerning their peers.
a) Power
b) Status
c) Wealth

9. Adolescents do not want to be perceived as _____ any longer.
a) Responsible
b) Children
c) Independent

10. To address the physical needs of adolescents, schools should organize local _____ to sensitize parents.
a) Examinations
b) Seminars
c) Workshops

11. Teachers should treat adolescents as _____ adults, encouraging responsible behavior.
a) Young
b) Older
c) Immature

12. Adolescents often seek a _____ philosophy of life to provide psychological security.
a) Satisfying
b) Chaotic
c) Irrelevant

13. Recognizing and rewarding achievements is a _____ motivating device for adolescents.
a) Punishing
b) Demotivating
c) Motivating

14. Individual attention from teachers can help adolescents realize their _____ and potential.
a) Weaknesses
b) Worth
c) Mistakes

15. Adolescents’ need for independence includes wanting to plan their _____ activities.
a) Unsupervised
b) Educational
c) Leisure