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Ehrlich, M. I. – MEXTESOL Journal, 1982
The psychosocial characteristics of adolescents are described in order to assist teachers in interacting more effectively with their students. Examination of students about the presence of pathology in adolescence reveals that the typical adolescent is not a stereotypically impulse-ridden, uncontrollable person. Many of an adolescent's…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Developmental Tasks, Psychological Characteristics
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Larson, Reed; Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly – NAMTA Journal, 1997
As an outgrowth of the theory of flow, looks at some fine distinctions regarding the adolescent's optimal conditions for growth. Points to the importance of the adolescent's ability to reinterpret conflicts which crop up in raw experience, to overcome psychic entropy with long-term challenges or "life themes," and to find new meaning and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Developmental Tasks, Individual Development
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Irvin, Judith L. – Clearing House, 1996
Presents a historical and cultural perspective of adolescence. Discusses the developmental tasks at this period and the negative behaviors that can result from tackling those tasks. Suggests that young adolescents' positive experiences with developmental tasks and interactions with adults may lessen the tendency to engage in at-risk behaviors. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Developmental Tasks, High Risk Students
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Glenn, Dixie Dove – Art Education, 1987
Reviews the nature of middle schools and distinguishes them from junior high schools. Places special emphasis on the role of art in the middle school's curriculum in order to achieve knowledge, skill, and personal development goals. (JDH)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Art Education, Curriculum Development, Developmental Tasks
LoGuidice, Michael – Zip Lines: The Voice for Adventure Education, 1998
Describes the development of a New Jersey adventure program for homeless teenagers. Discusses the developmental tasks of adolescence--separating from family, forging a healthy sexual identity, preparing for the future, and developing a moral value system--and the positive impacts of adventure on these tasks. Addresses the issue of closure and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Adventure Education, Developmental Tasks
Schine, Joan G.; Harrington, Diane – 1982
Children aged 10-14 need to assume responsible and challenging roles as part of their adolescent development. Based on the physical, social, moral and ethical, and emotional developmental characteristics of this age, adolescents need to discover and test new skills; develop a sense of competence; socialize to develop close friendships; take part…
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Community Involvement, Cross Age Teaching