As high school students develop they are trying to identify with identity and independence, which brings about change and sometimes rebellion. Just as children, high school students also have short attention spans and therefore, lectures are to be short and have a lot of variety in the lesson. My lesson plans provide the evidence for all three levels of development. The beginning of each lesson begins with Focus and Motivate, which stimulates them intellectually.
Social development is evident in lessons in which they do cooperative activities or group work.
I go around to check their papers for understanding or to give encouragement when they look frustrated. I also believe that personal, social and intellectual development must start from the first day of class, so I have icebreaker activities that promote socialization and allow them do tell something personal.