PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Quarter 1: Module 1 - Lesson 3

Self-Development

Name: Jade C. Delos Santos Week No. 3

Grade and Section: STEM 12-A Date: 09-15-2021
Subject Teacher: Mr. Alfedsmith R. Mendoza Score:

LESSON 3 Developmental Stages in Middle and Late Adolescence

What’s In

1. Paste your picture on the following stages in your life:

Early Adolescence Middle Adolescence Late Adolescence

(Ages 10-13) (Age 14-16) (Age 17-19)

2. Make a collage out of the pictures and describe briefly how the following changes occurred:

Physical (body) During this era of my early adolescence, I observed that I began to grow more swiftly.

I began to observe the rapid growth of my bones and muscles, as well as physical changes such as hair

growth under the arms and near the genitals, oilier skin on my face, acne occurred, breast development,

and at some point, menstruation. Physical changes from puberty continued throughout my middle

adolescence, and my period became regular at this time. Finally, in my late adolescence, I believe that

I have completed nearly my physical development and reached my full adult height, but I hope it’s not.

I also believe that during this age I have more impulse control and am better able to assess risks and

rewards.

Psychological (feelings & emotions) In my entire growth development, I noticed that I have

established identity, new cognitive skills, ability to reflect on who I am and what makes me unique in
different ways of appearing, sounding, and behaving increased social relationships. I was also able to

recognize and manage my emotions, develop empathy, and learn to resolve conflict constructively

develop a cooperative spirit. I think people in late adolescence have a greater ability to regulate their

own self-esteem. Just as in earlier stages, they have a continued interest in their moral reasoning. By

late adolescence, they are gaining a firmer sense of their identity. Emotional stability should increase

at this time. Late adolescents have increased concern for others. Peer relationships remain important

during this stage. More serious relationships likely develop at this time as late adolescents attempt to

find mutually satisfying relationships. Social and cultural traditions regain some of their importance.

Social (interactions with significant others) In my early adolescents, my center of social world shifts

from my family to friends. My friends tend to be of a same-sex and I have a strong desire to conform

to and be accepted by a peer group. However, in my middle adolescence, my peer groups gradually

give way to one-on-one friendships, and I tend to be less conformist and less tolerant of individual

differences. Lastly, in my late adolescence, I have a series of intimate relationships that began to

developed and family influence is in balance with my peer influence.

Behavioral (awareness & reasoning) Some changes I have noticed is that I became more

independent, I took on increased responsibilities such as our household chores, I began to consider my

future careers and occupations, I’ve also begun to develop my social conscience; manifest concern

about social issues, develop a sense of values and ethical behavior, and I became more particular in

recognizing the importance of traits such as honesty, helpfulness, caring for others. I’ve also notice a

more developed sense of humor. I also spend time examining their inner experiences and often have

an increased concern for their futures.

Spiritual (core values and beliefs) At some point in my life, some changes I have noticed is that I

became more independent, I took on increased responsibilities such as our household chores, I begin

to consider my future careers and occupations, I’ve also begun to develop my social conscience;

manifest concern about social issues, develop a sense of values and ethical behavior, and I became

more particular in recognizing the importance of traits such as honesty, helpfulness, caring for others.
What’s New

Write the most important events or experiences in your middle and late adolescence stages in your life.

Middle Adolescence

I remember it every time and it always haunts me, the guilt and regret. If only I know what will happen

next, it shouldn’t end that way and I always blame myself for it and that was an unpleasant experience I had

in my middle adolescence. It was in summer and it became a tradition that my cousins on my mother's side

will come over here to Pangasinan to spend their vacation and to buy things they needed for the upcoming

school year. And I was always looking forward to it. For it was the time where I could spend enjoyable time

with them but that time, it changes everything. I had a cousin who had a weak constitution. We always look

after her and the two of us were close to each other. For we were at the same age and it was the time was going

to become Grade 8 students. We buy school stuff and things that caught our eyes but it was different this time.

The moment I saw her and look into her eyes, I got this anxious feeling, and all the hair in my arms rise. I got

this very worried and confusing emotion within me every time, I look into her. It likes it telling me something

bad will happen to her. At that time, I did not know what is about to unfold for the next few weeks after they

got home in their province. But the last time, I saw her and I couldn’t help myself, reach into her, hug her so

tightly and I still remember the last thing I asked her if she was okay. Few weeks after that we receive news

that she passed away. The moment I heard it, I feel like my world crumbles and I feel defeated. I know that in

life, comes death yet, I do not know why, but I blame myself for what happened to her. Somehow, those bad

signals I am getting towards her were signs telling me that something bad will happen to her but I just let it

happen. I should have told someone, anyone but I didn’t. Myself at that time were full of guilt and regret.

Even I couldn’t save her but I should give her more time to spend with us until her last breath, it was just way

too sudden and we were not prepared for it.

Late Adolescence

My pleasant/memorable experience in my late adolescence is when, my family and my relatives, both

my mother’s and father’s side of the family went to Camiguin Island. We explore all the tourist spots we can

find there and it was all fun as well as mystical. The island will not be called Paradise of the South for nothing.

We spend 4 days exploring the island. We went to the Ardent Hibok-Hibok hot springs first, then to the
Camiguin Naked Island, Cold Spring, and the Tuasan Falls. But the most memorable experience of them all

is that I get to stepped and climbed to the top of the Walkway to the Old Volcano & Station of the Cross. It

was so amazing that I got the spiritual feeling every moment I walked to the top and reached the last station

of the cross, I feel like I become more faithful and devoted to God. You can feel the pain and the suffering of

what happened to Jesus when you crossed paths with the statues depicting the images of Jesus Christ on the

day of his crucifixion with accompanying prayers in there. And every time you climbed to reach the top, the

road there gets harder and harder, I feel like I am losing air, that I cannot breathe. However, what makes it

odd and satisfying is that I keep on moving forward. It is like someone is pushing me and helping me to reach

the top. No matter how much I was tired of walking, I just keep moving on. And when I reach the top, I saw

the most breathtaking scenery I could ever see or imagine. It was so mystical and I feel like I am one with

nature itself. It was a satisfying and remarkable experience I could ever have in my life. And I want to try it

again but I should bring a bottle with me next time. Next, we were able to explore their historical Old Church

Ruins and able to see a centennial tree, it was amazing that the tree stood there for centuries. We also got to

take a picture with the background of the Sunken Cemetery and also the Tres Marias. It was a memorable

Camiguin experience and what make it more enjoyable is I got to spend it with my family and relatives

together. And when it is time to say goodbye, the Island leaves a goodbye with a beautiful sunset overlooking

the Island. It was mesmerizing and I was completely fascinated with it. I wish I could go back there someday,

to explore more of its iconic spots and I couldn’t wait for that to happen.

What I Have Learned

Give your insights on the following:

1. Why do you think it is important to know oneself more than anything else in this world?

Our everyday life demands setting goals, establishing relationships, and fighting for what we need and

want. Therefore, how can you set goals, go about life, and have relationships if you do not know who

you are and what you want. I also think that it's necessary to know yourself, because understanding

something else in this world starts from oneself, and if you know yourself, then how do you know

something else in this world? All in all, it's just about getting to know oneself before learning about

something else.
 2. What memories and feelings did come up while you were doing the activities in Lesson 2

(Developing the Whole Person)? Who are the individuals who have helped shape who you are

today?

Memories and feelings that come up could be happy or sad. My parents, relatives, brothers and sisters,

grandparents, teachers, peers and classmates, and significant others are individuals who have helped

shape who I am today.

3. What are the different developmental stages of adolescence? Explain each briefly.

The different developmental stages of adolescence are early adolescence, middle adolescence, and late

adolescence. In the early adolescence stage, a child experiences significant physical and sexual

maturation shows concrete thinking, grows in independence; increases the influence of peers, and

experiments in new ways. In middle adolescence, continued physical and sexual changes, abstract

thinking, development of the sense of identity, and an increase in sexual interest are observed. In late

adolescence, the physical and sexual changes are complete, capacity for abstract thought is formed, a

sense of identity is established, and has developed a serious intimate relationship.

What I Can Do

1. Fill in the boxes below with your strengths, weaknesses, and likes as well as dislikes. This is to

measure the extent of your understanding of who you really are.

My Strengths My Weaknesses My Likes & Dislikes

- God - Lose someone that is I like riding a bike and

- Family important to me as my having fun with my friends.
- Friends family.
- Determination - Lack of self-confidence I don’t like when someone
- Positivity - Self-sensitive abuses a kind person.
- Creativity - Too much detailed
- Taking Initiative focused
- Leadership Skills - Public speaking
- Teamwork - Criticism
- Problem Solving - Impatient
- Time Management
 2. In a drawing below, label the three (3) major parts of the human body; the mind, the heart,

and the body by writing the persons/individuals responsible for its development.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

GOD IN HEAVEN AND

MY LOVED ONES

MYSELF

3. Find a group you are comfortable working with. Interview at least three (3) teenagers and ask

them to describe the changes they have observed in their bodies, their beliefs and how they

think, how they socialize with peers, and their major emotions.

Since this pandemic happens, it changes my perspective about everything. My thoughts are more

mature than a usual teenager. I spend more time thinking about serious matters and striving to

understand adult responsibilities. While my mind changes, my body also changes. I decided to

exercise because I'm a weak person, and it made my body stronger and healthy. And now, I'm happy

and positive all day.

Assessment

1. Self-discovery

2. Self-concept

3. Social Development

4. Middle Adolescence

5. Cognitive Development

6. Emotions

7. Whole Person Development

8. Sense of Identity
 9. Physical Development

10. Emotional Development

Additional Activity

1. Examine how you interact with others. Ask yourself “How did I interact with other people?”

I interact with other people by approaching them nicely and greet at them politely and by starting a

conversation, I compliment them and I will go with the flow. Similarly, with a smile on my face and a

simple hello and goodbye, I interact with them in some way.

2. Observe how your environment affects you. Ask yourself “How did my environment or the

people affect the way I understand myself?

As I observe, my environment there’s a lot of people who can affect and change my environment like

most people have a toxic attitude towards others, but I didn’t let myself be affected by their negative

thoughts because I know myself more and I love myself.

3. How do the people around you make or unmake you as a person?

The people in my life shape me into a person by embracing me for who I am, correcting me when I'm

wrong, demonstrating that they care and love me in their own unique way, and finally accepting me

for what or who I am. They aid in the creation of memories and the shaping of who I am now.

Furthermore, the people around me refuse to assist me in becoming a good person or treat me as a

person in such a way that they criticize all of my shortcomings, discriminate against me for who I am,

manipulate my goodness, and correct my mistakes through violence. However, some people will not

assist me in my development and instead judge me for being myself.

4. What were the greatest emotional conflicts you have experienced in your adolescent years?

I think the greatest emotional conflict I have experienced in my adolescent years is when the time I

lost my pet. I don’t know what to do at that time, I just cried all day.