human development CLA 1

Listen to and analyze adolescents’ radio diaries. Access the National Public Radio’s Teenage Diaries website (http://www.radiodiaries.org/tag/teenage-diaries/). Choose one diary to listen to. After listening, use the comprehensive learning assessment guidelines detailed in this syllabus to:

 Compare the teenager’s experience to the textbook information from Chapters 8 and 9.

o In particular, where is the teenager in terms of identity development?

o Is the teen showing any signs of the dark side of adolescence (e.g., drug use, depression, or delinquency)?

o What is his or her work and social life like?

 Discuss what you have learned and what areas of research about adolescence you would like to see expanded and/or conducted.