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