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Let us look at the difference that exists between a regular SSE student and a Group 4 student.
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SSE Student
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Group IV Student
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| Will listen to given instructions. |
Questions and resists authority |
| Usually will conform, with rules or general custom. |
Struggles to establish their independence and identity. |
| Less influenced by environment. |
More easily influenced; concerned about acceptance and approval by peers, popularity and ability to attract the opposite sex; |
| Respect for parents and elders. |
Tends to treat parents and elders as peers. |
| More relaxed school environment. |
Heavy exam oriented pressure environment; more anxious about academic success |
| Less problematic. |
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More problematic; self conscious and easily embarassed
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Emotional, developing boy/girl relationships
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Discovering their own sexuality.
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| Likes to do handicrafts, drawings. |
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Age of experimentation
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Likes to do their own thing to please teacher and parents.
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Less parent- oriented but more peer- oriented.
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| Satisfied with attention at home - TV, video, games and outings with parents. |
Attracted by movies, discos, modern music and dance. Less inclined for parental outings. More for peer or boy/girl outings.
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The Group IV program has to attempt to hold the hands of these young teens and walk them across the delicate bridge to young adulthood, so that they become the SAI force for tomorrow.
Traditional SSE module of teaching is ineffective to sustain the interest and enthusiasm of these young teens. Also it does not cater to their special needs and maturing minds. What they need is a highly dynamic program to sustain their attention and allow them to explore, understand and assess their role.
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