Assignment: Culminating Project: Reference Document and Paper
Project consists of two parts. Part I is the creation of a reference document. Part II is a paper on the application of theories related to specific issues. For both parts, take a close look at learned concepts, objectives, and aspects of adolescent behavior covered throughout the course.
Part I: Reference Document
Create a reference document that addresses adolescent issues and behaviors, as well as strategies and resources for adolescents, families, and educators. The reference document may be a matrix, resource guide, quick reference chart, infographic, or another format approved by your instructor. Use the course materials and other relevant findings as resources
Address the following in your reference document:
• Identify at least 10 adolescent issues that are relevant to your classroom and adolescent students.
• Identify the specific behaviors associated with those issues, such as withdrawal, hyperactivity, sadness, lashing out, etc.
• Identify strategies educators might use to alleviate those behaviors and help adolescents.
• List some possible outcomes for adolescents who do not get help with their issues.
• Identify school resources available for those adolescents who have the identified behaviors.
• Identify community resources adolescents and families may turn to for support on the issues.
Part II: Paper
Write a 1200-word paper that applies predominant adolescent development theories to the following issues:
• Alienation
• Substance use and abuse
• Sexual behaviors
• Body image
Address the following for each issue:
• Identify a predominant adolescent development theory that addresses the issue.
• Describe how the theory addresses the issue.
• Use professional, personal, or researched experiences as examples of the theory addressing the issue.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.