| Teachers need to be aware of the
emotional, intellectual, and physical changes that young adults experience. And
they also need to give serious{{U}} (21) {{/U}}to how they can be
best{{U}} (22) {{/U}}such changes. Growing bodies need movement and{{U}}
(23) {{/U}}, but not just in ways that emphasize competition.{{U}}
(24) {{/U}}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{{U}} (25) {{/U}}that comes from achieving
success and knowing that their accomplishments are{{U}} (26) {{/U}}by
others. However, the typical teenage lifestyle is already filled with so much
com petition that it would be{{U}} (27) {{/U}}to plan activities in
which there are more winners than losers,{{U}} (28) {{/U}}, publishing
newsletters with many student-written book reviews,{{U}} (29)
{{/U}}student artwork, and sponsoring book discussion clubs. A variety of
small clubs can pro- vide{{U}} (30) {{/U}}opportunities for leadership,
as well as for practice in successful{{U}} (31) {{/U}}dynamics. Making
friends is extremely important to teenagers, and many shy students need the{{U}}
(32) {{/U}}of some kind of organization with a supportive adult{{U}}
(33) {{/U}}visible in the back-ground. In these activities, it is important to remember that the young teens have{{U}} (34) {{/U}}attention spans. A variety of activities should be organized{{U}} (35) {{/U}}participants can remain active as long as they want and then go on to something else without feeling guilty and with- out letting the other participants down. |