Week 2 Reflection

Is being an adolescent mostly the same as it has always been or has it changed dramatically. What would Eriskon say to this question and why? How do you think Erikson say we should change as teachers, if we should at all?

 We talked about this question in class on May 22 and how adolescents, around the same time, begin their identity formation. I don't believe that there has been a dramatic change in the way that adolescents form their identity, I do however believe that this idea of "identity formation" is starting earlier and earlier. I've personally been astonished at how technology (social media and such) have affected the rate of "identity growth." Because kids are getting on social media and have created outlets to express themselves on a personal level, I believe they somewhat have the cognitive ability to realize  what they put out there can effect others. I overheard two elementary girls (one crying) upset because another girl posted that a boy was her boyfriend in her Instagram bio (and apparently the boy was also talking to the one I overheard.) I'm astonished at how exposed kids are to the outside world and the way they express themselves. 

 Erikson would say it has not changed drastically and adults (teachers included) should adapt,  but how? I suggested increasing access to social emotional learning (SEL) and social skills curriculum. These measures could potentially increase positive identify formation beginning when kids are enrolled in school as early as preschool! I believe that by attending to their social emotional needs, that we can prepare them as educators to form a positive identity.

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  1. Theresa HowellJune 9, 2019 at 7:43 PM

    I think there that being an adolescent is, for the most, the same as it was when Erikson was writing his book. The milestones are all pretty much the same and happen around the same ages for most children. I think the biggest change has been in how adolescents communicate, interact, and express themselves with each other, their families, and the world around them due to technology and social media.
    I think as teachers Erikson would say it is our job to adapt to their needs, use the same technology, and to facilitate their identity formation as it is best suited to today's society. Not doing so could be problematic for their ability to function in society as adolescents and adults.

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