OBE Affirmation

THURSDAY:
 Life Performance Outcome

Conscientious, Adept
Performers and Achievers
 Essential
Performance
Elements
Devote focused time to developing the
competencies required for sound
achievement in a chosen field and for
functioning effectively in the face of life’s
diverse challenges
Core Program Outcomes

Search voluntarily beyond readily

available sources of information,
resources, and standards techniques to
generate new understandings towards
workable solutions to existing problems
Performance Standard

make a list of ways to become

responsible adolescents prepared
for adult life and manage the
demands of teen years
 Content Standard

the skills and tasks and challenges

appropriate for middle and late
adolescence, and preparatory to
early adulthood
Most Essential Learning
Competency:
3.1 Discuss developmental tasks and
challenges being experienced during adolescence
3.2 Evaluate one’s development through the
help of significant people around him/her (peers,
parents, siblings, friends, teachers, community
leaders)
 Review Questions:
a.What are the different areas of
personal development?
b.Do you believe that psychological
development is the combination of
the four other areas of development?
Explain your answer.
To help you take care of the mind and body,
remember S E M R W M R R S–leep.
E–xercise.
M–editate.
R–ead.
W–rite.
M–e time.
R–est.
R–emember to be happy.
UNIT:3Entering the Phase of
Middle and Late Adolescence
“ The first step toward change is awareness. The
second step is acceptance. “
- Nathaniel Branden
a. What are some things you have done during your
childhood that you are not doing anymore?
 
QUESTION:

a. What are some things you have done

during your childhood that you are not
doing anymore?
b. What is the reason why you are not
doing it in the present time?
 
 Lesson 1: Developmental Tasks of
Middle and Late Adolescents I
As you get older, the challenges become more
complex and more difficult. Some individuals are able
to deal with the new experiences thrown their way
better than others. Some are prepared for what lies
ahead and some are at a loss on what to do. Some
young people thrive in adulthood and some live in
failure and regret. And so one would wonder, what
foundations are needed to become a successful adult?
Developmental Stage
Early Adolescence Age approximately 10 to 13 years old
Middle Adolescence approximately 14 to 16 years old
Late Adolescence approximately 17 to 19 years old
Welcome to the adolescent years! Adolescence is known as a period of
change for young people. Changes experienced in this period are rapid and
sudden compared to other stages of a person’s development is a transition
from childhood to adulthood accompanied by physical, cognitive, and
socioemotional development that is brought about by hereditary means
and environmental influences. Adolescence is divided into three stages
Adolescence is divided into three
stages
Physical Development –changes in the
body’s appearance, functions and abilities
Cognitive Development –changes in
intellectual abilities and thought processes
Socioemotional Development –changes in
emotions, behaviors and attitudes
Principles of Development
 There are different principles of development:
1. Sequential – This principle of development happens in a fixed
sequence.
2. Individualized – This principle of development puts emphasis to one’s
development being influenced by his/her genes and environment.
3. Gradual – The idea of development, like the development of a tree,
does not happen instantly
4. Holistic – In this principle of development, the person must be looked
at as a whole person – physically, cognitively and socioemotionally – to
be able to understand one’s development.
 Consequences of Change
Storm and Stress - In 1904, G. Stanley Hall, published a book about adolescence and described
in detail the characteristics of individuals in this stage of life. He claims that it is during these
years that the adolescent goes through depressed moods due to peer relations or failed
“romantic” relationships, as he is now more aware and sensitive to changes happening to
himself and others.
Identity vs. Identity Confusion - Erik Erikson is known for his Psychosocial Stages, wherein he stresses
that at each stage of development, there are certain conflicts that individuals face and must overcome to
successfully achieve the transition towards the next period of his life.
Imaginary Audience and Personal Fable According to David Elkind, because you are now able to think
about different possibilities, including the perspective of others, the concept of an imaginary audience
develops. In your mind, you are special and invincible – which then leads to risk-taking behavior and this is
known as personal fable.
Example “I will not grow up to be a failure like my Dad. I am different and better than him. I will be
successful when I grow up.”
Developmental Tasks In Relation to the SELF
As you change through time and experiences new situations, you are expected to fulfill some developmental
tasks to be able to succeed as an adult in the future . Developmental tasks are the projected
responsibilities that must be accomplished, as well as internal conflicts brought about by the complex
changes in life that must be resolved.
The following tasks are adapted from Robert Havighurst’s Developmental Tasks for
Adolescents.

1. Accept, care and protect one’s physical body.

2. Manage one’s sexuality and the roles that go with it.
3. Select and prepare for a job or career.
4. Adopt a personal set of values to guide behavior .
 Lesson 2: Developmental Tasks of Middle and Late Adolescents II
- For this lesson, focus is now given to developmental tasks that affect interpersonal

What are some things you have done during your childhood that you are
not doing anymore?
Interpersonal Developmental Tasks Adolescence can be tough. There can be times that you
would have hard times going through the demands thrown by the lengthy wave of changes.
1. Establish mature relationships with peers of both sexes.
2. Recreate their relationships with their parents.
3. Build and embrace socially acceptable behavior and become socially
responsible.
4. Be knowledgeable about family life and home management matters.
 Lesson 3: Peer Social Comparison
When was the last time that thoughts like these crossed your
mind? - “All her bags are expensive and mine are just cheap.”
“He always gets better scores than me in every subject.” “Boys
find her prettier than me.” “He plays basketball better than I
do.” Comparing yourself to your peers is common at this stage
of development. However, what do you think is the best way to
address such comparisons? Do you think you can use these to
evaluate your own development?
 Roles of Peers In Adolescence
A peer - is defined as an equal of a person - someone of the same rank, or status or
background as an individual. In the lifespan of an individual, peers have always played a
role in personality development.

Do you compare yourself to others a lot? What are usually the aspects of
yourself that you compare to your peers?
A. Peers Provide Emotional Support

B. Peers Help Develop Skills

1. Leadership Skills.
2. Social Skills.
C. Peers Help Mold Behaviors and Beliefs - Because there is a lot of time spent with
peers, certain behavior and beliefs are then influenced and reinforced by them.
Since you spend a lot of time interacting with your peers, it is almost inevitable for you to
compare the changes you are experiencing with theirs.
Physical Changes. Changes in physical appearance are most evident in this stage. For
example, if you are experiencing acne, you will now be more self conscious for you see that
not all your peers have it as bad as you do or not all of them have experienced it yet. You will
feel different and this is where feelings of insecurity and self-doubt are planted. Although this
is a natural change in all individuals, and you cannot help but compare your own condition
with those of others.
Cognitive Changes. It is seen in the chart that some adolescents are already able to
organize their thoughts and ideas during these years. As this development is not manifested in
exactly the same way for everyone, you will be able to notice the differences through your
experiences. In an examination for example, your classmate may perform better than another
because of his abilities brought about by genetic and environmental factors. The difference in
examination results may then be a source of comparison and consequently, a source of
insecurity and selfdoubt.
Socio-emotional Changes. This domain is probably the most
active in terms of change. Hormones cause different emotions
to arise and the changes one experiences are heightened. It is
definitely a time of exploration and discovery of yourself.
Since you are also more aware of the presence of your peers,
you are able to observe others who are going through their
own personal journeys. You are not just focusing on your
experiences, but also on the experiences of those around you.
And so, comparison arises from this.
Social Comparison Theory One of the foundations in Leon
Festinger’s Social Comparison Theory believes that humans have the
innate tendency to evaluate themselves in various aspects of their lives.

A. Upward Comparison -This type of comparison takes place when you

compare yourself against someone whom you perceive as better or more
successful than you.

B. Downward Comparison -happens when you measure yourself against

someone who is in a worse situation than you are .
Effects of Peer Social Comparison
When you compare yourself against your
peers, there are always two ends of the
spectrum that can happen as a result: the
comparison can be a source of inspiration or
motivation to better oneself; or it can be a
source of insecurity and low self-worth.
Here are some specific instances wherein the effects of comparing can go either
way:
Body Image - At a period where physical changes are most evident in adolescents, comparison
with others may lead to:
Positive Effects Negative Effects
Improvement of one’s health Dissatisfaction with one’s appearance
Outlook in Life - Comparing oneself may have effects on one’s self-esteem and self worth.
Positive and motivated disposition
An adolescent may choose to use the comparisons to motivate himself to become better in
different aspects of his life. He is hopeful about the outcome of his future
Insecurity and Self-doubt
An adolescent who dwells on the differences may feel helpless about his own future and does
not believe in himself enough to actually set and achieve goals for his own growth.
Social Media - In this digital age, social networking sites are
easily arenas for comparing one’s self with others.
Inspired and genuinely happy for other people’s successes  One
can use social media as a platform to encourage, inspire,
compliment and lift up other people.
Envy and need to present self in an appealing way  Because of the
desire to have what others have, an adolescent uses social media to
brag, garner more likes than others, and have a life that seems too
good to be true – which may entice others to also feel jealous or
dissatisfied with their own life
Managing Peer Social Comparison
1. Gratitude is key. Learn to appreciate the positive things in your life.
There is always a reason to be grateful every day.
2. Be inspired. Instead of cultivating feelings of envy and helplessness,
let the differences that exist between you and others become an
instrument for your own goals.
3. Compete with yourself. Although comparing yourself to others is
inevitable, as it is part of human nature, focus should be directed
towards the self.
REMEMBER
Comparing oneself against others may be
healthy or unhealthy for an adolescent. It can
be a source of inspiration or motivation to
better oneself; or it can be a source of
insecurity and low self-worth.
Lesson 4: Setting Expectations
Adolescence is a period of many changes and expectations. It is a transition
stage that when done right, can lead to the development of a responsible
adult in the future. As adolescents become older and begin to take in more
roles, a bigger sense responsibility is expected to you.

Responsibility One of the key characteristics that separate

an adult from a child would be being responsible. To be
responsible means to be able to answer to or be
accountable for your behavior and obligations.
Types of Responsibilities
A. Legal Responsibility- These are obligations that are upheld by laws
made by man. Not being able to fulfill them would lead to consequences
that are punishable by law.

B. Moral Responsibility - Moral responsibility has its roots in philosophical

discussions, but to simplify it, this refers to man’s obligations to do the right
thing because to ignore it would be wrong.
There are 3 elements of moral responsibility:
o Knowledge – refers to information and skills obtained from
experience or education

o Freedom – refers to the state of being able to act or speak without

force or necessity

o Involvement or Causality – refers to the degree of participation in

a situation; usually showing a cause and effect relationship brought
about by one’s actions
C. Social Responsibility - One of the developmental tasks
expected to be fulfilled is to prepare for adulthood. As
discussed in previous lessons, it is to build and embrace
socially acceptable behavior and become socially
responsible.
D. Personal Responsibility - Personal responsibility refers to an
individual being able to acknowledge and accept one’s own decisions
and actions, as well as the consequences and impact these make on
others.
Implications of Responsibility
A. Functioning of Society- More than being a trait that is valued by
society, responsibility at any period of development, is a must in the
peaceful and efficient functioning of the different systems in society.
B. Taking Control of Life - Being responsible means being actively involved
in how your life will turn out. As an adolescent, your responsibility implies
not only by simply leaving one’s future to the gods of fate, but rather
making informed, conscientious decisions that will help you achieve the
life that you want.
Nature of Responsibility
A. It is a choice.
B. Take more to be more.
C. Maturity follows.
Developing Responsibility In Preparation For
Adulthood
 To prepare for adulthood, here are some other ways that will establish a
sense of responsibility in adolescents:
1. Think before you act. Most of the things you regret doing stem
from decisions that have not been well-thought of.
2. Face the consequences of your actions - If mistakes were made in
decision-making, you must learn to accept the outcome of your actions.
3. Get to know yourself. This habit will allow you to learn more about your own
preferences and beliefs that lead you to decisions and actions you make in different
situations.
4. Put yourself in another’s shoes. Understanding others and why they act in
such ways will allow you to make fair decisions and actions that are mindful of
others.
TASK 3: COLLABORATIVE LEARNING:
1.Discuss in the group the developmental task of an
adolescents
2.Evaluate the role of the following people to the
adolescents development.
a. Peer
b. Parents
c. Siblings
d. community leader