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Essay / Issues Teachers Face in Teaching Adolescents - 2242
Students experience many changes in themselves and their behaviors between elementary and secondary school. Teenagers are expected to take on many responsibilities that they were not used to before. Students' attitudes adapt accordingly to their new norms. Students end old relationships and start new ones. Social, educational, and physical changes can put a lot of stress on middle and high school students, which is why these years are generally considered the worst for students. It is not uncommon for students to lack the motivation needed to succeed in school. Students spend the majority of their lives in school, so if they don't have the desire to succeed, they are putting their future at risk. During these years, students begin to shape their new identities, which will continue to form as they become adults. It's normal for teens to feel confused and rebel against society's norms, which is something middle and high school teachers should expect. This is a crucial transition period in which teachers must step in and try to motivate students to succeed. It is important to create an environment in which learning is encouraged and pressure is minimized. Maintaining a calm and stable classroom environment is essential for students to be motivated to learn. Students often lose concentration because unnecessary posters, decorations, and clutter distract them. This does not mean that teachers cannot use visual aids such as posters in their classrooms, but they must be able to maintain a clean and organized environment in which students are encouraged to learn. One way to create a successful learning environment is to give staff a sense of flexibility in lesson planning to try to relate to all students in some way. This will increase focus and motivation to succeed. There are many reasons why students lack motivation. They may feel uncomfortable in their learning environment. The learning material may be difficult to understand and therefore seem boring. If a student is disorganized, they may not have the motivation to organize materials and refocus. If students' minds are focused on societal issues and affairs, their priorities will not be staying focused on school and succeeding in class. It is the responsibility of teachers to take action and do whatever it takes to make students understand the importance of succeeding in school. A little motivation can go a long way and pave the way for academic and social success in the future..