The Language Teacher
06 - 2002

Self Identity and Awareness in Society

Jane Lightburn

Aichi Gakuin University

<allah@dpc.aichi-gakuin.ac.jp>



QUICK GUIDE

Key Words: Self identity, values, social skills, interpersonal skills
Learner English Level: Intermediate to advanced
Learner Maturity Level: University/adult
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Activity Time: Two 40 minute classes
Materials: Photocopies of Appendix 1



Learning about social identity through self identity in the EFL classroom can be interesting and rewarding with good activities. Through a personal, hands-on, interactive activity, students not only practice English communication skills, but are also given the opportunity to focus on their positive inner qualities and powers, rather than the external socio-cultural, racial, and gender-based factors that greatly influence and shape their identities.

The main focus behind this activity is to highlight the powers that are within the control of the individual. In attempting this, students explore the powers of the self and the application of these factors in their everyday lives.

Procedure
Class One

Class Two

(Adapted from the “Women of Spirit: 4 Faces of Woman” workshop by Caroline Ward, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University, Sydney, Australia, 1993).



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