Life Competencies for Adolescents

Training Manual for Facilitators, Teachers and Parents
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-81-321-0460-5
Verlag: Sage Publications India

Buch, 392 Seiten, Format (B × H): 184 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 681 g

This training manual serves as a practical guide for adolescents, equipping them with the skills to face the present and future challenges of life effectively. It advocates and seeks active involvement of all sections of society-educational institutions, voluntary organisations, and civil society-in the holistic development and growth of adolescents into confident, responsible and productive citizens of the country. Some of the salient features of the manual are:

- Wide scope: The manual covers a wide range of life competencies for the holistic growth and development of adolescents
- Modular approach: Though the programme proposed by the manual is a holistic, comprehensive package, each module can also be used independently. The user agencies can, thus, choose any number of modules that are applicable for their target group.
- Ready-to-use format: The manual is inclusive in all aspects. It has notes for facilitators and other users, special exercises and instruments and step-by-step approach for the conduct of these exercises.
- Notes on the modules: The manual includes detailed notes on each module that cover wide-ranging sub-topics and issues.
- CD companion: The manual comes with a CD that contains all the exercises along with supplementary material.

Apart from the key users, who would be secondary schools and voluntary organisations working for adolescents, this manual will also serve as an insightful read for parents, adolescents themselves and professionals working in related fields.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Agochiya, Devendra

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Psychologie Psychologie / Allgemeines & Theorie Psychologie: Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword - Dr S Y Quraishi

Introduction
The Programme and the Training Manual
Using the Manual for the Delivery of the Programme: General Guidelines
MODULE 1: ADOLESCENTS AND THE NATION
Introduction
Constitution and its Salient Features
Some Important Aspects of Indian Life
Three Pillars of Democracy
Challenges before the Nation
MODULE 2: GROWING UP OF THE ADOLESCENTS - PROCESS AND DIMENSIONS
Introduction
Key Areas of Concern and Action
Adolescents and Peer Groups
Adolescents and Family
Media and the Adolescents
MODULE 3: GROWING UP IN THE FAMILY

Introduction
Adolescents and Changing Dynamics of the Family
Tensions and Conflicts in the Family - Causes and Management
Parental Discords / Expectations from the Children
Parenting
MODULE 4: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Introduction
Understanding Communication
Five Components Contributing to Effective Interpersonal Communication
Engaging in Conversation
Barriers to Effective Communication
Management of Anger
MODULE 5: BONDING WITH PEOPLE- INTERPERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Introduction

Understanding Bonding
Acceptance as a Prerequisite for Establishing Relationships
Interpersonal Communication and Bonding
Types of Bonding of an Adolescent
Trust and Interpersonal Relationship
Personal Qualities that Influence Relationships
Working in Teams
MODULE 6: DEVELOPING PRESENTATION AND WRITING SKILLS
Introduction
Planning a Presentation
Delivering the Presentation
Evaluating your Presentation
Developing Your Writing Skills - Some Guidelines
MODULE 7: SELF-AWARENESS AND BUILDING A DESIRE FOR SELF-GROWTH
Introduction
Understanding Self
Self-awareness
Self-growth and Self Improvement
MODULE 8: ROAD TO A SUCCESSFUL AND HAPPY LIFE - DEVELOPING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONFIDENCE
Introduction
Self-concept
Self-esteem
Self-confidence
Assertive Behaviour - Concept and Dimensions
Your Fears and Concerns
MODULE 9: SETTING GOALS FOR LIFE AND WORKING FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENT
Introduction
Integrating Dreams and Thoughts to Create a Vision for Life
Individual Decision-making - Elements and Process
Goal setting - Elements and Process
Perseverance - a Multi-dimensional Concept
Integrating Your Values into Various Life Dimensions
MODULE 10: LIVING LIFE IN A POSITIVE AND AFFIRMATIVE WAY
Introduction
Understanding Positive Thinking
Adolescents and Positive Thinking
Manifestations of Positive Attitude
Evaluating and Fighting Negative Thoughts
Engaging in Self-talk
Concentration - Meaning and Dimensions
Will Power
Self-discipline
Success and its Implications for Your Life
MODULE 11: MANAGEMENT OF STRESS
Introduction
Stress and People
External Stressors in Adolescents
Self-made or Internal Stressors
Day-to-day Stresses
Changes and Stress
General Strategies to Manage Stress
Things You Can Do to Avoid Stress or Release Tensions

Role of Parents and Teachers
MODULE 12: DEVELOPING ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Introduction
Problem solving
Decision-making
Process of Problem Solving and Decision-making
Conflict - Its Meaning and Dimensions
Understanding Risk-taking
Proactive Behaviour
Procrastination
Management of Time

Über Autor(innen)

Agochiya, Devendra
Devendra Agochiya has over three decades of rich and varied experience of working with national and international organizations engaged in the fields of youth and social development, training, empowerment and management. He has worked for about 12 years (1969–80), in senior professional positions, with an international NGO in New Delhi—International Youth Centre. He has worked for about 18 years with the Youth Affairs Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat—first as the Regional Director for Asia and then as Head of the Division based in London, the headquarters of the Secretariat. He has been actively associated with the planning and delivery of a wide range of training programmes for a variety of target groups, including policy makers, senior government and non-government officials, business executives and young people in India and other Commonwealth countries. He is presently working as a freelance consultant with a number of national and international agencies in training and development and related areas.