Role of Teachers in Understanding

Social & Emotional aspects of

Adolescence - AEP Workshop

By Mrs. Ritu Kumar at SFS,

Gurgaon.

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 Objectives of the AEP Workshop
• To Impart knowledge about the process of growing
up during Adolescence to students in school.
• To understand the physical, social, emotional &
behavioral aspects of adolescence
• To understand specific adolescent issues like STD’s,
HIV, substance abuse etc.
• To create a supportive environment for adolescents.
• To highlight the role of teachers as ADVOCATES of
AEP.

Adolescence Education Programme (AEP) 2

 Who is an Advocate?

• An Advocate is a Person who influences

others to support an idea, issue, organization
or programme.

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 What are the Qualities of an Advocate?

• Personal attributes: background,

experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the issue being
advocated.
• Positive attitude towards the issue.
• Skills – Thinking-Skills & Social-Skills
• Negotiation-Skills
• Behaviour – Role-Model
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 MCQ’s
Q. One of the following is NOT an Advocate
for the National Polio Programme-
A. Shahrukh Khan
B. Shabana Azmi
C. Sachin Tendulkar
D. Amitabh Bacchan

Ans: B. Shabana Azmi

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 MCQ’s
Q. AEP is implemented by which ministry-

A. Ministry of External Affairs

B. Ministry of Human Resources &
Development
C. Ministry of Information & broadcasting
D. Ministry of Education

Ans: B. Ministry of Human Resources & Development

(MHRD)
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 Adolescence
• “Adolescence” is a period between
childhood and adulthood.
- period of Storm and Stress
• “Puberty” is the name given to the
changes that occur in girls and boys as
they grow up.
• Boys and girls between 10–19 years are
called “Adolescents”.
• Persons in the age group 10–24 years are
called “Young people”.
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 Why focus on Adolescents?

Adolescents comprises of 22% of Indian population

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Age structure of population-2005- USA

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 Why focus on Adolescents?
• Adolescents are vulnerable to STD,
Sexual-Abuse, HIV/AIDS, substance-
abuse.
• Their behaviour has impact on National
Health Indicators like MMR & IMR.
• Health of girls has inter-generational
effect.
• Caring & supportive environment will
promote optimum development.
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 MCQ’s
Q. The number of HIV+ve cases in India is-
A. 1.5 Million
B. 2.5 Million
C. 10 Million
D. 5 Million

Ans: B. 2.5 Million

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 Alarming Facts
• Over 35% of all reported HIV/AIDS cases in India
occur among young people in the age group of
15–24 years.
• The estimated number of drug abusers in India is
around 3 million. 24% of drug abusers are in the
age group of 12–18 years.
• Adverse sex ratio- 0-6 years=927/ 1000 & at 10-19
years= 882 / 1000
• Poor Nutrition among Adolescents

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 Effect of Poor Nutrition on Adolescents
Both Under-nutrition & Over nutrition
• More than 70% girls suffer from severe or
moderate Anaemia
• delayed physical growth and maturation
• Increased MMR (Maternal Mortality Rate)
• Increased incidence of low-birth weight (LBW)
babies & IMR ( Infant Mortality Rate)
• Eating disorders
• Obesity (Junk food)

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 Emotional and Social Changes

• Mood changes.
• Attention-seeking behaviour.
• Need to establish own identity.
• Inquisitiveness.
• Increased energy levels.
• Concrete thinking, but confused at times.
• Future-oriented.

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 Emotional and Social Changes

Changes in dress
code.
Preoccupation with
body image

Teen Cow

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 Emotional and Social Changes
Conflicts with family over control.

‘C’mmon Mom & Dad, this is not Fair!!!’16

 Emotional and Social Changes

• Increased self exploration and evaluation.

• Need for attachment to a peer group.
• Formation of new relationships.
• Fantasy & Idealism

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 Need for independence and urge for
expression

‘ When is the world going to realize

that we know everything!!!’
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Generation Gap

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Generation Gap
MP3
2-in-1

“It’s My Life----” 20
 Life Skills: Definition

• Life Skills are abilities for adaptive and

positive behaviour that enable individuals
to deal effectively with the demands and
challenges of everyday life.
• Life Skills are abilities that facilitate the
physical, mental and emotional well-being
of an individual.
(WHO)
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 Life Skills
The ten core Life-Skills are as follows:
• Empathy
• Self-Awareness
• Creative-Thinking
• Critical-Thinking
• Decision-Making
• Dealing with Emotions
• Effective-Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Interpersonal-Relationships
• Coping with Stress
(WHO)
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 Situations

Analyse the situations and find the

possible course of action.

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During a surprise check, you have entered the
boys’ toilet and discovered four boys smoking.
One of the possible course of action that you will take
is-
A. Scold & punish the students
B. Call the parents & suspend the students
C. Put up ‘NO SMOKING’ board in the boy’s toilet
D. Provide information & education about harmful
effects of smoking
E. Lemon juice helps to counter bad effects of
smoking

Ans: D. Provide information & education about

harmful effects of smoking
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 Situation-2
• You are the class teacher of Class XII. You have
noticed Shruti and Saurabh spending a lot of time
together. In the class XII pre-board, both of them have
not fared well and their parents are worried. Saurabh’s
parents came to know of the association and asked him
to stop talking to her. Shruti is handling the situation
badly and appears to be going through a breakdown.
Discuss your role as a teacher and the suggest possible
course of action.

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.One of the possible course of action that you
will take is-
A. Scold & punish the students
B. Suggest migration of one to another section
C. Call the parents & suggest strict vigilance over their
wards
D. Provide information & education about Ado & make them
aware that this phase of life is important to enhance
their knowledge & develop income generation skills that
would help them to earn livelihood & become responsible
citizens

Ans: D.
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 Key Message

• Through Information & education teachers can

empower Adolescents to help them make
informed choices in their personal and public life
promoting responsible behaviour.

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