Adolescents,Egocentrism, and Mortality |
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| Authors: | Jennie L Hanna |
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| Institution: | 1. MacArthur High School, Lawton, Oklahoma, USA;2. University of Oklahoma, Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, Norman, Oklahoma, USA |
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| Abstract: | Adolescents are often described as egocentric, but a major source of this external behavior is the internal fear of adolescents have about feeling invisible, being different, and even their own mortality. Facing this fear through a curricular focus on death can help to combat this behavior. This can be accomplished through novel studies of books that include an honest discussion of death as a part of life and writing activities like composing self-obituaries. When used correctly, the subject of death can help students to develop goal-setting habits, better understand themselves and learn how to focus on the life that lies before them. |
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| Keywords: | Adolescents motivation engagement literacy writing student behavior |
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