EDUC 5420: Adolescence and Educational Implications

Adolescence and Educational Implications Adolescence is one universal phase in the developmental stages of life. The word first appeared in the 15th century and seemed to derive from the Latin word “adolescere,” which meant “to grow up or to grow into maturity” (Lerner & Steinberg, 2009). In the United States of America, the concept got introduced and popularized in 1890-1920 by G. Stanley Hall. The term adolescence came into being due to the social changes that were brought in with the Child Labor Laws and universal education at the beginning of the 20th century (Kett, 2003). It is a major topic of discussion consideration among Psychologists, educators, and researchers to understand its impact on the growth and development of individuals. This paper will discuss the author’s personal experience during the adolescence period, the theoretical connections between personal experience and theory, and the educational implications of the same. Personal Experience During Adolescence Connections between Personal Experiences and Theory Educational Implication