Santa Monica Institute of Tech.

Andrada Bldg. Poblacion, Iligan City

Module 4

Senior High School

Personal Development
2nd Semester of A.Y. 2021-2022 Instructor: Ceasar Ian H. Mundala

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this module, you will be able to:
1. Discuss how facing the challenges during adolescence, you may able to clarify and
manage the demands of teen years,
2. Express your feelings on the expectations of the significant people around you, such
as your parents, siblings, friends, teachers, community leaders, and
3. Make affirmations that help you become more lovable and capable as an adolescent.
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Discussion

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 MODULE 4:
The Challenges of Middle and Late Adolescence
Big Question: How can you, as an adolescent, balance the expectations of significant people in your
life and your personal aspirations?

“Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others.

Unsuccessful people are always asking: “What’s in it for me?” – Brian Tracy

Journal: Challenges of Middle Adolescence

Think of a specific situation in your life which you experience a developmental challenge of
middle. Retell that situation on a 200 plus words.
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THE PASSAGE TO ADULTHOOD: CHALLENGES OF LATE ADOLESCENCE

Physical Development
 Most girls have completed the physical changes related to puberty by age 15.
 Boys are still maturing and gaining strength, muscle mass,and height and are completing the
development of sexual traits.

Emotional Development
 May stress over school and test scores.
 Is self-involved (may have high expectations and low self-concept).
 Seeks privacy and time alone.
 Is concerned about physical and sexual attractiveness.
 May complain that parents prevent him or her from doing things independently.
 Starts to want both physical and emotional intimacy in relationships.
 The experience of intimate partnerships

Social Development
shifts in relationship with parents from dependency and subordination to one that reflects the
adolescent’s increasing maturity and responsibilities in the family and the community,
Is more and more aware of social behaviors of friends.
Seeks friends that share the same beliefs, values, and interests.
Friends become more important.
Starts to have more intellectual interests.
Explores romantic and sexual behaviors with others.
May be influenced by peers to try risky behaviors (alcohol, tobacco, sex).

Mental Development
 Becomes better able to set goals and think in terms of the future.
 Has a better understanding of complex problems and issues.
 Starts to develop moral ideals and to select role models.

Reading: ENCOURAGEMENT 101: The Courage to Be Imperfect

by Timothy D. Evans, Ph.D.

Encouragement is the key ingredient for improving your relationships with others. It is the single
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 Resources and Additional Resources

 https://www.facebook.com/mcspa/posts/10153625162832490
 http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/the_power_of_personal_declarations
 http://carterandevans.com/portal/index.php/adlerian-theory/84-encouragement-101- the-courage-to-
be-imperfect
 http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/handle/2027.42/49326/179_ftp.pdf
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