What is Student Identity?

Your personal identity refers to who you are as a human being. It gives you support and it guides your way when making important and less important choices in life. Everyone develops his or her identity at a young age. Even more importantly, school has a huge impact on the development of a student’s self-identity.

Is identity important for an individual?

We all have a certain image of ourselves – beliefs about the kind of person we are. Having a strong sense of identity seems to be desirable, something that brings comfort and security . Identity also helps us to make decisions and to know how to behave. We’re constantly faced with complex decisions and circumstances.

What is an identity box?

Rationale: Identity boxes are a graphic tool that helps students consider the many factors that shape who we are as individuals and as communities. They can be used to deepen students’ understanding of themselves and others.

What is an identity Web?

Sara explains Identity Webs as “personal graphic tools that help us consider the many factors that shape who we are.” Middle school is definitely a time and a place where our students wrestle with their identity. I know I did. Many factors that shape who I am today can be traced to middle school.

How do you develop a positive identity?

1. Recognize Strengths and Weaknesses.
2. Demonstrate Positive Values Daily.
3. Develop a Purpose in Your Life that they see first hand.
4. Form Meaningful Relationships with our Teens.
5. Contribute to the Community.
6. Help your teen Avoid Unhealthy Risky Behaviors.

What’s the crucial year for a person to be confused with identity?

As articulated by Erik Erikson, Identity versus Role Confusion is the fifth of eight stages of psychosocial development that take place between the ages of 12 and 19. During this stage adolescents need to develop a sense of self and personal identity.