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Topic 3 – Physical Development in Adolescence Objectives:  Analyze the psychosocial effect of the major physical changes that occur during puberty. [InTASC 1(a), 1(e)]  Examine the influence of physical development on learning. [InTASC 1(a), 1(e)]  Explain how to ensure responsible social interactions in the classroom in an interconnected community. [InTASC 1(e), 2(j), 3(m), 9(f); ISTE-T 4c] DQ 1: Explain the concept of pubertal timing, its effect on adolescent development and on classroom behaviors/interactions. When discussing pubertal timing, it's also essential to consider pubertal status. Pubertal status refers to an individual's level or stage of pubertal development at a specific point in time. Pubertal timing, on the other hand, refers to the age at which an individual reaches a certain level of physical and sexual development (pubertal status) compared to a reference group. This timing can vary significantly among individuals and is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. Typically, puberty starts for girls between 10 and 14 years old and boys between 12 and 16 years old. However, some girls may start as early as 8 and some boys as late as 15 or 16. Pubertal timing can be assessed through the age of menarche (onset of menstruation) for girls and physical development for boys (such as facial hair growth or voice changes), and then classified as early (1 standard deviation below the mean), on-time, or late (1 standard deviation above the mean) within their respective genders (Stroud & Davila, 2018). The timing of puberty can have significant effects on adolescent development. Atypical pubertal timing can contribute to adolescent behavior issues, such as depression, anxiety, antisocial behavior, substance use, and sexual risk-taking. Pubertal status and associated hormones can enable or hinder normative changes in behaviors that impact development, particularly risk-taking, social reorientation, and stress responsivity. In vulnerable individuals with genetic predispositions or adverse environmental experiences, puberty may also trigger psychopathology. For girls, earlier pubertal timing is linked to negative body image and beliefs, while for both boys and girls, it is associated with earlier and riskier adolescent sexual behavior and substance use. Pubertal timing can also impact physical health outcomes, such as BMI, self-reported health, and chronic diseases. There are sex differences in the effects of pubertal timing, with early maturation being more detrimental for girls and late maturation being more detrimental for boys in some domains. The timing of puberty can significantly influence adolescents' behavior and interactions in the classroom, affecting their academic performance, including grades, test scores, and dropout rates. The effects may vary depending on the subject, gender, and school environment. Puberty timing can also affect social relationships, such as popularity, friendship quality, and experiences with bullying. Early maturation may prompt adolescents to seek out older peers and be more susceptible to peer pressure. Pubertal timing can also impact teacher-student relationships and expectations, including their support, feedback, and discipline. Teachers may treat adolescents differently based on their perceived level of maturity or development (Berenbaum et al., 2015). Berenbaum, S. A., Beltz, A. M., & Corley, R. (2015). The Importance of Puberty for Adolescent Development: Conceptualization and Measurement. Advances in Child Development and Behavior , 48 , 53- 92. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.acdb.2014.11.002 Stroud, C. B., & Davila, J. (2018). Pubertal timing. In R. J. R. Levesque, Encyclopedia of adolescence (2nd ed.). Springer Science+Business Media. Credo Reference: https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/sprgstv/ pubertal_timing/0?institutionId=5865

DQ 2: Due to frequent usage of social media, many students are exposed to an abundance of information. Occasionally, social media has the potential to cause harm to students due to unwanted or unwarranted exchanges of information or images. Imagine you are beginning your class, and you hear students having side conversations about a student on campus and something that has been shared on social media regarding this student. You can sense the conversation is not appropriate, and you do not want your students to be engaged in or sharing information about another student that could potentially cause harm. Using the College of Education’s Professional Dispositions, select two Professional Dispositions you would use to mitigate the conversation and to also re-focus students on their learning. To support your answer, consider identifying one or two specific virtues or scriptures within the Christian Worldview that could also help guide you through your response. In challenging situations, educators must model professional conduct and compassion while addressing side conversations and redirecting students' focus toward their learning. When I hear such discussions, I stop and redirect everyone's attention to the class without singling out any particular student. I also recognize the impact of social media on the student involved and the school community and remind them of school rules and expectations regarding respectful behavior, digital citizenship, and privacy. It is vital to emphasize that every member of the school community is responsible for respecting and protecting each other's dignity and privacy and that there are rules governing the appropriate and ethical use of social media. However, it is not enough to solely focus on rules; as a teacher, I must also teach students the importance of compassion by encouraging them to empathize with the student on social media and to consider how they would feel in their shoes. Just like Luke 6: 31 says, “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Additionally, it is essential to offer support and guidance to students affected by the social media issue, whether as victims, bystanders, or perpetrators. I want to remind students that I am available as a counselor, trusted adult, or friend whom they can talk to. Finally, it is crucial to reinforce positive values and behaviors that I expect from my students and to praise them for demonstrating them. Grand Canyon University. (2023). Professional dispositions of learners . Student Success Center | College of Education. https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center-content/documents/coe/coe- pro-disposition.pdf

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