OKEWORO STEPHEN NWALI (Ph.D.)
DEPARTMENT PRIMARY EDUCATION, EBONYI STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, IKWO.
Abstract.
Adolescence stage is a crucial period in human life. During this stage, individuals experience complex developmental changes that usually lead to disruptive behaviors which if not properly handled can breach academic achievements. It is the wake of this backdrop that inspired this paper to attempt discussions on adjustment strategies that can take care of the adolescents’ chaotic behaviors in order to enhance improvement in their achievement in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations, notably WAEC and NCEO. The paper started with a brief overview of the adolescence stage and the impact of the developmental changes on adolescents’ academic achievements. It further highlighted the need for adjustment strategies for secondary school adolescents and then concluded accordingly. In line with the discussions and conclusion made, the paper recommended that Guidance Counsellors should be engaged to help adolescent students to understand their physical changes and how to manage them and also sensitize school authorities on how to guide adolescents to channel their energies appropriately. In addition they should guide the authorities on how to improve learning situation in their school to help boost students’ academic achievements.
Key Words: Adolescence, Characteristics of Adolescence and Adjustment.
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