Learning Area PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Learning Delivery Modality Modular Distance Modality

School SFDSS Grade Level 11 -HUMSS

LESSON Teacher RAIZA S. Learning Area PERSONAL
CABRERA DEVELOPMENT
EXEMPLAR Teaching Date //2020 Quarter FIRST QUARTER
Teaching Time 8:00- No. of Days Week 3

I. OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:
a. To discuss the developmental task and challenges being experienced
during adolescence.
b. To explain the challenges experienced during adolescence.
c. To identify the challenges in every situation of adolescence.

A. Content The skills and tasks and challenges appropriate for middle and late adolescence, and
Standards preparatory to early adulthood
B. Performance Make a list of ways to become responsible adolescents prepared for adult life and manage the
Standards demands of teen years
C. Most Essential Discuss developmental tasks and challenges being experienced during adolescence.
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II. CONTENT
III. LEARNING
RESOURCES
A. References
a. Teacher’s Guide Page no.
Pages
b. Learner’s Page no.
Material Pages
c. Textbook Pages
d. Additional
Materials from
Learning Resources
B. List of Learning for Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Resources for Developmental Tasks and Challenges of Adolescence
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Activities
IV. PROCEDURES
A. Introduction What I need to Know?

Lesson 5 Developmental Tasks and Challenges of Adolescence

Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:
a. To discuss the developmental task and challenges being experienced
during adolescence.
b. To explain the challenges experienced during adolescence.
 c. To identify the challenges in every situation of adolescence.
What’s new?
Direction.
Adolescence is defined as the period between the normal onset of puberty and the
beginning of adulthood. In the Oxford English Dictionary, it was derived from; late Middle
English (as a noun): via French from Latin adolescent- ‘coming to maturity’, from adolescere,
from ad- ‘to’ + alescere ‘grow, grow up’, from alere ‘nourish’. The adjective dates from the
late 18th century.”
The transition period between childhood and early adulthood is quite difficult. This is the
most crucial stage because this is the time when teens start defining themselves. Remember,
however, that each adolescent’s experiences, individual changes, and growth vary.
Activity 1:
The following illustrations a boy and a girl adolescent. Let one represent you and recall
the challenges you have experienced during your adolescence stage. Write your answers
inside the box below.

Example: rapid changes of physical appearance

B. Development What I Know?

Choose the letter of the best answer.
1.This is the stage that serves as transition from childhood to early childhood.
a.Old Age
b.Adolescence
c.Early Adulthood
d.Middle Adulthood

2.The following statements are TRUE about adolescence EXCEPT for one.
a.development of sexual characteristics
b.thought is more logical, abstract and idealistic
c.pursuits of independence identity are prominent
d.strong dependency to parents and seek love and attention

3.They affect the cognitive development of an individual.

a.peers
b.parents
c.teachers
d.psychologists

4.The following physical changes happen to an early adolescent EXCEPT one.

a.hair loss
b.sexual attraction
c.gain of weight and height
 d.breast enlargement for girls

5.It is the event where an adolescent decides or plans for/his/her future.

a.career choice
b.educational choice
c.entering to a marriage life
d.entering into a relationship
6.Mia just turned 18. In the Philippines, it is a mark of young lady’s maturity to do the
following EXCEPT for one.
a.Make wise decision.
b.Choose a best career.
c.Asking for independence.
d.Handling her own emotions.

7.Teens should be engaging in worthwhile activities EXCEPT for one.

a.joining fraternities/sororities
b.enrolling in a free online course
c.making new friends and joining school organization
d.engaging in productive activities in the community
8.Mark became conscious of his appearance when he hit the puberty stage. Because of this,
he makes sure that he is always looks good for others. It is a characteristic
that teens in the puberty stage exhibit.
a.self-image
b.sexual maturity
c.personal identity
d.moral development

9.The following are tasks of a teen EXCEPT for one.

a. accepting one’s physique
b. perfect behavior expected by parents
c. making responsibility for one’s actions
d. achieving emotional independence like adult
10.They are the most relevant persons who can understand the situation of
the adolescent.
a.friends
b.parents
c.siblings
d.teachers
11. It is an example of biological challenges.
a.self-identity crisis
b.changes in eating habits
c.compulsive or excessive exercise
d.feeling of misunderstood by many

12. It is a parent’s role in rearing an adolescent.

a. guiding the character of the child
b. letting the child to make their decision
c. accepting his/her failures and helping to overcome it
d. teaching him/her to be more understanding of circumstances
13. The following are signs of mental illness among adolescents EXCEPT for one.
a. smoking and drinking alcohol all night
b. having difficulty concentrating; mind going blank
c. feeling persistently sad, anxious, or feeling empty
d. having difficulty keeping worry levels under control
14. Jan noticed that her armpit perspires excessively. Because of this, she
became conscious and kept herself away from others.
a. Biological Challenges
b. Cognitive Challenges
c. Mental Health Issues
d. Psychosocial Challenges
15. It is the cause of emotional imbalance fluctuations of adolescents.
a. genetically related
b. hormonal imbalance
c. environmental factors
d. hormonal changes and brain in development

What’s in?
In module 4, you learned that life is full of challenges. Nonetheless, what matters is how you
manage and overcome the challenges that you encounter in your life. This may be difficult,
but learning to accept these difficulties may lead you in the right directions.
Your thoughts, feelings, and behavior toward a situation are a reflection of yourself as a
person. Moreover, dealing with circumstances makes you become a better individual.
Read and express your thoughts, feelings, and ideas on the following
situations.
Situation No. 1
John is an active member of school organizations. He has a lot of talents to share and
ideas to contribute to their club. Aside from that, he is known for his good looks, neatness,
and tidiness. However, these seemingly likeable characteristics became the very reasons for
rumors and gossips-- that he is a member of the LGBTQ+I community. This hurt him so
much that he almost wanted to drop from schooling.
Give your reaction:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Situation No. 2
Erica is a Grade 11 student. Although she is quite plump, she is
undeniably pretty. Since she is sociable, she became popular and gained a lot of friends in
school. She is just an average student, but having a crush on her Top one classmate urged
her to spend late nights studying to keep up with him. However, all her efforts still fell short
and she did not make it to the cut of students with honors. Because of this, she developed an
eating disorder that caused her to lose huge weight. She also started to have breakouts.With
these, the then friendly Erica became aloof and self-conscious.
Give your reaction:
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Processing Questions:
1.What kind of adolescent did the two students portray in the two situations?
2.What challenges did John and Erica experience?
3.What challenges do Filipino adolescents face most?

What is it?
Processing Questions:

1.What were the most difficult challenges you have encountered?

2.How were you able to overcome these challenges?
3.How did these challenges help you to be a better person? How do you think this would
prepare you to your adulthood?

Adolescence is a stage in a young person’s life in which they move from

dependency on their parents to independence, autonomy, and maturity. The young person
begins to move from the family as their major social system to his/her peers as a more
appealing social group that might influence his/her adulthood and independence.
Undeniably, biological, cognitive, psychological, social, moral, and spiritual changes could
be both exciting and daunting for these may affect one’s independence and perspectives in
life. Consequently, oftentimes, it is the members of the family who take notice of these
changes in patterns and behaviors.
Here is the list of the most common challenges that adolescents experience:

Biological Challenges
Adolescence begins with the first well-defined maturation event called puberty. Included in
the biological challenges are the changes that occur due to the release of the sexual hormones
that affect emotions. Mood changes can increase which can have an impact on relationships
both at home with parents and siblings and peers at school.
Cognitive Challenges
Piaget, in his Theory of Social Development, believed that adolescence is the
time when young people develop cognitively from “concrete operations” to “formal
operations”, so they are able to deal with ideas, concepts, and abstract theories. It takes time
to develop confidence using these newly acquired skills, and they may make mistakes in
judgment. Learning through success and failure is part of the learning process for the
adolescent.
Adolescents are egocentric. They can become self-conscious thinking they are being watched
by others, and at other times they behave as if they were on a center stage and perform for a
non-existent audience. For example, acting like a music idol, singing their favorites songs in
their room with all the accompanying dance steps.
Psychological Challenges
The notable psychological challenge that the adolescent must cope with is
moving from childhood to adulthood. A new person is emerging, thus, rules will change and
more responsibilities will be placed on him/her, so a certain standard of behavior is now
required to be maintained. Accountability is becoming an expectation from both parental and
legal concepts.
As adolescents continue their journey of self-discovery, they continually have to adjust to
new experiences, even biologically and socially. This can be both stressful and anxiety-
provoking. It, therefore, is not surprising that adolescents can have a decreased tolerance for
change; hence, it becomes increasingly more difficult for them to modulate their behaviors
which are sometimes displayed by inappropriate mood swings and angry outbursts.
Health Issues of adolescence:
•Eating Disorders
An eating disorder describe illness that are characterized by irregular eating habits and severe
distress or concern about body weight or shape. Eating disturbances
may include inadequate or excessive food intake which can ultimately damage an individual’s
well-being. The most common forms of eating disorders are the following.

Types of Eating Disorders:

1.Anorexia Nervosa
Teenagers with anorexia may take extreme measures to avoid eating and to
control the quantity and quality of the foods they eat. They may become abnormally thin and
still talk about feeling fat. They typically continue to strict diet even at very unhealthy
weights because they have a distorted image of their body.
2.Bulimia Nervosa
Teenagers with bulimia nervosa typically ‘binge and purge’ by engaging in uncontrollable
episodes of overeating (bingeing) usually followed by compensatory behavior such as:
purging through vomiting, use of laxatives, enemas, fasting, or excessive exercise. Eating
binges may occur as often as several times a day, but are most common in the evening and
night hours.

Mental Health Disorder

•Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are a group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of
anxiety and fear. Anxiety is a worry about future events, and fear is a
reaction to current events. These feelings may cause physical symptoms, such as a fast heart
rate and shakiness.
•Mood Disorders
The development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to identifiable
stressors that occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressors. Here, low mood, tearfulness,
or feelings of hopelessness are predominant.
•Major Depressive Disorder (MDD):
A period of at least 2 weeks during which there is either depressed mood or
the loss of interest or pleasure in nearly all activities. In children and adolescents, the mood
may be irritable rather than sad.
•Bipolar Disorder:
A period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood and
abnormally and persistency increased activity or energy, lasting at
least 4 consecutive days and present most of the day, nearly every day, or that
requires hospitalization.
•Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Definitions of the symptom complex known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) differ, but severe problems with concentration or attention and/or hyperactivity are
estimated to affect adolescents. Six times as many boys as girls are affected.
•School phobia
School phobia, also called school refusal, is defined as a persistent and
irrational fear of going to school. It must be distinguished from a mere dislike of school that
is related to issues such as a new teacher, a difficult examination, the class bully, lack of
confidence, or having to undress for a gym class. The phobic adolescent shows an irrational
fear of school and may show marked anxiety symptoms when in or near the school.
•Learning disabilities
Learning abilities encompasses disorders that affect the way individuals with normal
or above normal intelligence receive, store, organize, retrieve, and use information. Problems
included dyslexia and other specific learning problems involving reading, spelling, writing,
reasoning, and mathematics. Undiagnosed learning disabilities are a common but manageable
cause of young people deciding to leave school at the earliest opportunity.

Social Issues
•Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is a sexual behavior or a sexual act forced upon a woman, man, or child
without their consent. Sexual abuse includes abuse by another man, woman, or child. Sexual
abuse in childhood may result in problems of depression and low self-esteem, as well as in
sexual difficulties, either avoidance of sexual contact or, on the other hand, promiscuity or
prostitution. Sexual abuse in children is regarded by the World Health Organization (WHO)
as one of the major public health problems.
•Substance Abuse
Many communities are plagued with problems of substance abuse among youth. Some
children start smoking or chewing tobacco at an early age, aided by easy access to tobacco
products. Many of our youth, with limited supervision or few positive alternatives, drink too
much beer and liquor. Other youth, influenced by their peers, use other illegal drugs. Our
youth suffer from substance abuse in familiar ways: diminished health, compromised school
performance, and reduced opportunities for development. Our communities also bear a heavy
burden for adolescent substance abuse.
•Influence of Mass Media
Adolescents, in particular, spend a significant amount of time in viewing and
interacting with electronic devices in the form of TV, radio, cellphone, and computers. Mass
media activate and reinforce attitude and contribute significantly in the formation of new
attitudes and will continue to affect children's cognitive and social development.
•Impact of Social Media
Social media is a constant part of our lives: we are bombarded by alerts from
Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram from the time we wake up to the time we go to
sleep. This constant noise is associated with negative mental health outcomes in younger
generations who have grown up with the chatter. This constant noise is associated with
negative mental health outcomes in younger generations who have grown up with the chatter.
In an article by Dr. Shamard Charles (2012), he summarized that “recent studies have shown
that more social media use is associated with increased reported symptoms of social anxiety,
social isolation, and feelings of loneliness.” Another effect of social media is an intense
feeling of isolation. It’s easy to think that checking on what friends are posting on Facebook
will lead to a greater sense of connectedness, but studies have shown that it’s actually the
opposite.
 Developmental Tasks

In the eight stages of Psychosocial Developmental Theory of Erik Erikson, Identity

vs. Role Confusion (this stage is the age between 12 to 18 years old) explains that adolescents
would try to explore and figure out their own identity and try to fit in with social interactions
at the same time. According to Erikson, an adolescent’s main task is developing a sense of
self. Adolescents struggle with questions “Who am I?” and “What do I want to do with my
life?” Most of the adolescents try to explore various roles and ideas and look for a place
where they can fit, set goals, and attempt to discover themselves.
As an adolescent who is entering the stage of adulthood, you are responsible for your
own being. Accepting yourself and ensuring your body’s physical health help you build
stronger personality and sense of identity. Likewise, building a strong relationship with your
family and showing affection and respect to others can improve interactions with them.
Establishing social responsibility, moreover, develops personal and moral values to guide you
on how to react to social issues.
Entering adulthood is undeniably a big challenge. At this stage of your life, your
family, your school, and your community contribute to prepare you in
this life-changing task. You should, in turn, need to be emotionally prepared since you would
need to choose people whom you think would help you fulfill these tasks in order for you to
reach you goals in life.

C. Engagement What is more?

Now that you already understood the challenges and tasks you face during your adolescence
years, let’s try to answer the following activities to test your learning.
Actvity1: Read and analyze the situations carefully.

1. Your friends asked you to try to smoke cigarette. They said that if you don’t try it, you will
be out to their group.

What is the problem?

What is your responsibility?

What would be the solution?

2. You have always enjoyed volleyball until you found out that your crush liked it, too. One
time during practice, though, your crush watched your training and that made you conscious.
This eventually resulted to errors that your coach scolded you in front of the audience. You
felt embarrassed especially to your crush who happened to be there in the venue.

What is the problem?

What is your responsibility?

What would be the solution?

3. Your friend invited you to sleep over in their house to finish the research paper that you
need to submit the next day. However, you are anxious because your classmate’s house is far
and your parents might not allow you to go.

What is the problem?

What is your responsibility?

 What would be the solution?

What I can do? Act.2.2

1: Identify challenge that is illustrated in the following situations.
____________1. When Rina’s mother died in a car accident, she started to clam up and
stayed most of the time in her room. She lost her appetite and denied any interaction with
anyone. She would spend entire nights crying and mourning for the loss.
____________2. Miss Ana noticed that Justin was always absent on her class. She asked
Justin’s classmates if they knew what happened and she found out that Justin was a victim of
bullying that’s why he rarely went to school.

____________3. Amy started limiting her food intake because she thought and felt fat
whenever she looks in the mirror.
____________4. Ken enjoyed being with his friends, but there are times his friends engage in
smoking and drinking liquor. Although he doesn’t want to join, he has no choice because they
will kick him out from the group.

____________5. When Joey was still a child, he always went to bed early, but when he
learned to play online games, he started to spend more time playing gadget at night.

D. Assimilation What I have learned?

Now that we are done with our topic, check your understanding about the lesson by filling out
the box.
Recall Recall the most important ideas from the lesson.

Summarize Summarize the ideas in a single sentence.

Question Ask 1 major question in mind.

Connect Connect the lessons in your life.

What I can do? (Assessment)

Assessment questions
Direction: Read the following sentences.Write true if it is correct the statement and false if it
is wrong statement.

___________1.A sexual behavior or a sexual act forced upon a woman, man, or child without
their consent.
___________2. Many communities are plagued with problems of substance abuse among
girls.
___________3. School phobia, also called school refund, is defined as a persistent and
irrational fear of going to school.
___________4. The development of emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to
identifiable stressors that occur within 3 months of the onset of the stressors.
___________5. Children with anorexia may take extreme measures to avoid eating and to
control the quantity and quality of the foods they eat.
___________6. Social media is a constant part of our lives: we are bombarded by alerts from
Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram from the time we wake up to the time we go to
sleep.

____________7. The symptom complex known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

(ADHD).
____________8. Erik Erikson, he summarized that “recent studies have shown that more
social media use is associated with increased reported symptoms of social anxiety, social
isolation, and feelings of loneliness.” Another effect of social media is an intense feeling of
 isolation.
____________9. Sexual abuse in children is regarded by the World Health Organization
(WHO) as one of the major public health problems.
____________10.Learning abilities encompasses disorders that affect the way individuals
with normal or above normal intelligence receive, store, organize, retrieve, and use
information.
Answer Key
1.true
2.false
3.false
4.true
5.false
6.true
7.true
8.false
9.true
10.true

Activity 3: Answer the following briefly.

1.Write an essay about the topic: “What Kind of Adolescent I am?”
2.Make a “thank you letter” to the most significant person in your life who has helped you to
understand yourself better.
3.Make a weekly plan of your tasks to accomplish.

V. REFLECTION I
understand that In their notebook the learners will write their
_________________ personal understandings about the lesson.
______. I realize
that 1. All things that they have learned.
_________________ 2. Two questions that they need to clarify.
___________. 3. One question that they still have in mind.

Prepared by: Noted by:

RAIZA S. CABRERA LEVY P.TALAY

Senior high school Teacher Principal