Physical and Phycosocial Development in Adolescents

Phycosocial development in adolescents concern on the Searching of identity and the physical development concern in the external changes that our body suffers.  During my adolescence, I experimented many changes that helped me find myself and accept the person that I become. I do not remember with detail all the scenarios that I faced; however, there are some of them that I remember clearly. For example. I remember that I did not care about my physical appearance at all but one day I woke up and I used some makeup.  This is something natural in adolescents because they start to care about what people say about them. In my opinion, Society plays a very important role in adolescents life and most of the time it turns in the only aspect that they care about.
 Moreover, I remember that when I had a presentation I spent hours practicing my walking, my gestures, etc. Now I cannot believe I did this  just because I was too worry about my classmates’ opinion. Besides, I remember that i behave in a very inmature way. For example, when someone gave a command I did not do it because I did want  that anyone told me what I have to do. Now I am ashamed about some things that I did. Emotions is something that adolescents cannot control simply because is a natural process in which the brain is developing. Moreover, adolescents are not aware about the process that they are going through.  All the process that I faced made me realized about my future and the person that I wanted to become.

Now I understand why adolescents are very hard to handled in all aspect not just at school but at home as well. Each adolescent is different and so is the way in which they behave. That is why adults should be very careful at the time to correct them because it could be damage for teens. Teachers should understand that this is just a period in adolescents’ life and it will not last forever. Adolescents are emotional and some times they say things that c
an hurt other’s feelings and the sad part of this is that they do not meant it. I know now that this is normal and is preparing me to deal with this kind of challenge. Besides, adolescents are very popular fro the phrase “I need my own space”. Indeed,  I am sure that we all have said that phrase.  This is the reason why they create a refuge in which there is no space for anyone else that represent an authority. There are thousands of behavior and words that are very common in adolescence; however, should be patient with them since they will continue behaving like this until their brain is ready.

As a teacher I would like to help my students to feel confortable in my class so they can interact and participate. I am sure that it will not be easy but I will do my best. Moreover, I would like that my student participate because they wan to, not because I force them. I think that if they participate willingly the learning will be meaningful. These are some Ideas that I will implement in my classes. I know that they are not enough and I am sure that I will need back up but I have the best support in class my dear classmates and teacher.