Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious ________to how they can best ________such changes. Growing bodies need movement and ________, but not just in ways that emphasize competition. ________ they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the ________ that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are ________ by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be ________ to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers, ________ , publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews, ________ student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide ________ opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful ________ dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the ________ of some kind of organization with a supportive adult ________ visible in the background.
In these activities, it is important to remember that young teens have ________ attention spans. A variety of activities should be organized ________ participants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to ________ else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants ________ . This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. ________ , they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by ________ for roles that are within their ________ and their attention spans and by having clearly stated roles. Teachers need to be aware of the emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And they also need to give serious ________to how they can best ________such changes. Growing bodies need movement and ________, but not just in ways that emphasize competition. ________ they are adjusting to their new bodies and a whole host of new intellectual and emotional challenges, teenagers are especially self-conscious and need the ________ that comes from achieving success and knowing that their accomplishments are ________ by others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much competition that it would be ________ to plan activities in which there are more winners than losers, ________ , publishing newsletters with many student-written book reviews, ________ student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of small clubs can provide ________ opportunities for leadership, as well as for practice in successful ________ dynamics. Making friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the ________ of some kind of organization with a supportive adult ________ visible in the background.
In these activities, it is important to remember that young teens have ________ attention spans. A variety of activities should be organized ________ participants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to ________ else without feeling guilty and without letting the other participants ________ . This does not mean that adults must accept irresponsibility. ________ , they can help students acquire a sense of commitment by ________ for roles that are within their ________ and their attention spans and by having clearly stated roles.