Gender Differences In Development (790 Words) Part A-Thomas
Case Study 1 – Gender Differences in Development (790 words)
Part A - Thomas
Introduction
This case study looks at the physical development of Thomas as an eleven-year-old boy who appears to have not started his puberty cycle and the social developmental side effects that he will encounter. Using his loudmouth and joker attitude to compensate for his smaller size, this case study also explores avenues of support and teaching from his teacher, that normally proves quite difficult amongst adolescences.
The case study also explores Ella’s experiences in Year 5 about her constantly changing and growing body, as other girls around her seemingly are not growing like her. Whilst Ella does not appear to be bullied there are social impacts that can be devasting to a young girl’s self-esteem and confidence. Ella will need the support of teachers, family and friends around her, which this case study will explore.
Discussion …show more content…
Boys will generally go through the puberty stage at 12 – 16 years old and take 2 years to fully complete, growing 28-30cm and gaining 8-9kgs in weight (O’Donnell et, al. 2006, p.96). During this stage Woolfolk (2013 p.76) explains “changes in our physical size, proportions, functions, and appearance influence what we can and cannot do, make new behaviors possible, influence how others respond to us, and impact on our self image”, which would explain his decision to behave in such a manner. Brooks-Gunn (cited in Berk, 2009 p.203), states “both adults and peers viewed late maturing boys as anxious, overly talkative, and attention seeking”, giving reason for his efforts to compensate for being a smaller
Part A - Thomas
Introduction
This case study looks at the physical development of Thomas as an eleven-year-old boy who appears to have not started his puberty cycle and the social developmental side effects that he will encounter. Using his loudmouth and joker attitude to compensate for his smaller size, this case study also explores avenues of support and teaching from his teacher, that normally proves quite difficult amongst adolescences.
The case study also explores Ella’s experiences in Year 5 about her constantly changing and growing body, as other girls around her seemingly are not growing like her. Whilst Ella does not appear to be bullied there are social impacts that can be devasting to a young girl’s self-esteem and confidence. Ella will need the support of teachers, family and friends around her, which this case study will explore.
Discussion …show more content…
Boys will generally go through the puberty stage at 12 – 16 years old and take 2 years to fully complete, growing 28-30cm and gaining 8-9kgs in weight (O’Donnell et, al. 2006, p.96). During this stage Woolfolk (2013 p.76) explains “changes in our physical size, proportions, functions, and appearance influence what we can and cannot do, make new behaviors possible, influence how others respond to us, and impact on our self image”, which would explain his decision to behave in such a manner. Brooks-Gunn (cited in Berk, 2009 p.203), states “both adults and peers viewed late maturing boys as anxious, overly talkative, and attention seeking”, giving reason for his efforts to compensate for being a smaller