Active learning ideas
Adolescence is a period of rapid transformation, and this topic focuses on the development of the 'Self'. It covers the physical changes of puberty, cognitive shifts toward abstract thinking, and the emotional volatility that often accompanies this stage. Students explore the concept of identity, including how they see themselves (self-concept) and how they value themselves (self-esteem).
Activity 01
Students act out scenarios where they must choose between following a peer group and staying true to their personal values. The class discusses the impact of these choices on identity formation.
How does self-concept develop during adolescence?
Activity 02
Students create 'Identity Masks' where the outside shows how society sees them and the inside shows how they see themselves. They display these and walk around to see the common internal struggles of their peers.
What are the major physical and emotional changes in this phase?
Activity 03
Students reflect on how Instagram or YouTube affects their self-image. They share with a partner and then brainstorm ways to maintain a healthy self-concept in a digital world.
How do peer groups influence identity formation?
A few notes on teaching this unit
Watch Out for These Misconceptions
Identity is a single, unchanging thing.
Identity is multi-faceted and evolves over time. Students should understand that they can have different roles (student, child, friend) that all contribute to their overall sense of self. Peer mapping of these roles can help clarify this.
Self-esteem is just about being confident.
Self-esteem is about self-worth and self-acceptance, not just outward confidence. Active learning exercises that focus on identifying personal strengths and weaknesses help students build a more realistic and healthy self-esteem.
Methods used in this brief
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