Demonstration of a critical understanding of contemporary adolescent development theory
Demonstration of a critical understanding of contemporary adolescent development theory
This assessment requires students to demonstrate a critical understanding of contemporary adolescent development theory, research and practice as it applies to today’s Australian classroom context.
“Kayla is a Year 7 student who is physically more mature than her peers. She excels in sports and visual arts at school. She liked maths and science, but now often complains of forgetting class content and not being able to keep up. Some students have said that she can be withdrawn and doesn’t share personal information. Other staff members have mentioned that she sometimes doesn’t show up for class. You notice that she has difficulties with peers of her own age and hangs around with older students who have been previously reprimanded for using illicit drugs. She has a supportive home environment however her parents have very limited English language skills, and are struggling financially. She has said to you that she actually wants to do well at school and hopefully do visual arts at university, but just needs more help.”
Based on the content covered in this unit you must analyse Kayla’s vignette
Please refer to the attachment titled “Demonstration of a critical understanding of contemporary adolescent development theory”, as it applies to today’s Australian classroom context
