I am always happy to help a colleague! You are very welcome. Let me know if there's anything that I could put next in line for the blog. I've been working hard on my Master's degree and haven't posted much this semester!
Hello Ishani! I like to keep these questions unanswered so that educators can use them in their classrooms without some kind of prescribed answer. However, I will go ahead and give you my answer to question one since you asked! Remember, this is just my answer and is not the only answer.
I believe that peer pressure is an especially strong force in the life of teenagers for a number of reasons. New experiences are often exciting for them. Teenagers see their friends doing something and having fun in a way that they have not experienced. This curiosity and the pressure from their friends can lead them to experiment. After all, humans are very curious creatures! I think it's also important to remember that new experiences can also be positive experiences. Another reason could be that a teenager just wants to fit in. They might think that if they aren't doing the same things as their peers, then they won't be able to be a part of a certain group of friends.
What other reasons can you think of for question one?
Hi! Yes, please add a link. It's always best to cite your sources and it may provide assistance to someone else who might be looking for additional materials :) Thanks for asking!
I would like to give my suggestions on your question number 12
According to me, yes there is positive peer pressure Positive peer pressure is exactly what the name suggests. We can say it is good kind of peer pressure, the kind you want to be involved in. It is hearing and viewing people doing something positive and encouraging you to do the same, such as getting good grades, being asked to join a club/group, or participating in volunteer work. Unfortunately, this pressure is not as common as negative. Thank you!
I definitely agree with you Sudhir Sethi! There is often a major focus on negative peer pressure. The term has a negative connotation, but we shouldn't always focus on its negative meaning. In fact, I'm going to change the picture at the top of this post to reflect both positive and negative peer pressure. Thanks for the inspiration!
Sure! #14: In some cases, we need to find someone who is either older or who has the power to change something. This can be a parent, teacher, aunt/uncle, etc. Finding someone you can trust is really important here, because some people feel very vulnerable when they are under peer pressure.
If you're a teacher you might already be somewhat familiar in the ways you've seen peer pressure (both positive and negative) in and out of the classroom. If you're in a community forum type setting or a parent-teacher organization setting, you could probably just use the questions on the list.
Here are some suggestions for when talking to parents as an educator. Many of them are just adaptations of what learners can discuss in the original questions: (1) Have you noticed patterns of peer pressure that are impacting your child or their social circles? (2) What kind of positive peer pressure have you noticed with your child or their social circles? (3) What kind of negative peer pressure have you noticed with your child or their social circles? (4) Have you seen your child shut down negative peer pressure? If yes, how? (5) Have you seen your child provide positive peer pressure? If yes, how?
These questions aim to seek both the potentially negative effects of peer pressure as well as the ways in which students are excelling in positive behavior. You can also provide parents information on local social services that can be of assistance to the learner and/or their families. If there are shortfalls in understanding peer pressure, definitely take the opportunity to help inform parents! Please let us know if you have follow up questions or additional ideas for this question list. Thank you!!!
xan you answer 18. i want to mkae a discussion out of it and want to know how it relates to peer pressure. what does the meaning of free will have to do with peer pressure
This are great question to give my students thank you
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome! :)
DeleteI am always happy to help a colleague! You are very welcome. Let me know if there's anything that I could put next in line for the blog. I've been working hard on my Master's degree and haven't posted much this semester!
ReplyDeleteCan you please try to answer the first few questions? The questions are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks!!
Hello Ishani! I like to keep these questions unanswered so that educators can use them in their classrooms without some kind of prescribed answer. However, I will go ahead and give you my answer to question one since you asked! Remember, this is just my answer and is not the only answer.
DeleteI believe that peer pressure is an especially strong force in the life of teenagers for a number of reasons. New experiences are often exciting for them. Teenagers see their friends doing something and having fun in a way that they have not experienced. This curiosity and the pressure from their friends can lead them to experiment. After all, humans are very curious creatures! I think it's also important to remember that new experiences can also be positive experiences. Another reason could be that a teenager just wants to fit in. They might think that if they aren't doing the same things as their peers, then they won't be able to be a part of a certain group of friends.
What other reasons can you think of for question one?
Hi there, this so awesome, can I use them in classroom?
DeleteI believe in free access to education, so of course! I hope it helps in the classroom.
Deletehello I HAVE A QUESTION WHEN I PUT THESE QS DO I HAVE TO PUT YOUR LINK FOR CREDIT?
DeleteHi! Yes, please add a link. It's always best to cite your sources and it may provide assistance to someone else who might be looking for additional materials :) Thanks for asking!
DeleteI would like to give my suggestions on your question number 12
ReplyDeleteAccording to me, yes there is positive peer pressure
Positive peer pressure is exactly what the name suggests. We can say it is good kind of peer pressure, the kind you want to be involved in. It is hearing and viewing people doing something positive and encouraging you to do the same, such as getting good grades, being asked to join a club/group, or participating in volunteer work. Unfortunately, this pressure is not as common as negative.
Thank you!
I definitely agree with you Sudhir Sethi! There is often a major focus on negative peer pressure. The term has a negative connotation, but we shouldn't always focus on its negative meaning. In fact, I'm going to change the picture at the top of this post to reflect both positive and negative peer pressure. Thanks for the inspiration!
Deletecan you answer number 14
DeleteSure! #14: In some cases, we need to find someone who is either older or who has the power to change something. This can be a parent, teacher, aunt/uncle, etc. Finding someone you can trust is really important here, because some people feel very vulnerable when they are under peer pressure.
DeleteHi do you guys know what question would i ask to parent (interview) about peer pressure?
ReplyDeleteIf you're a teacher you might already be somewhat familiar in the ways you've seen peer pressure (both positive and negative) in and out of the classroom. If you're in a community forum type setting or a parent-teacher organization setting, you could probably just use the questions on the list.
DeleteHere are some suggestions for when talking to parents as an educator. Many of them are just adaptations of what learners can discuss in the original questions:
(1) Have you noticed patterns of peer pressure that are impacting your child or their social circles?
(2) What kind of positive peer pressure have you noticed with your child or their social circles?
(3) What kind of negative peer pressure have you noticed with your child or their social circles?
(4) Have you seen your child shut down negative peer pressure? If yes, how?
(5) Have you seen your child provide positive peer pressure? If yes, how?
These questions aim to seek both the potentially negative effects of peer pressure as well as the ways in which students are excelling in positive behavior. You can also provide parents information on local social services that can be of assistance to the learner and/or their families. If there are shortfalls in understanding peer pressure, definitely take the opportunity to help inform parents! Please let us know if you have follow up questions or additional ideas for this question list. Thank you!!!
xan you answer 18. i want to mkae a discussion out of it and want to know how it relates to peer pressure. what does the meaning of free will have to do with peer pressure
ReplyDeleteHow did it go? Did you have a good discussion? I hope these help! :)
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