The many faces of identity: Is identity a relevant construct for understanding and enhancing learning?

Dennis Michael MCINERNEY

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Abstract

This presentation will first briefly examine the philosophical nature of identity. Second, I will consider some everyday uses of the construct of identity, and the inherent complexity of referring to what is meant by ‘identity’. Third, I will briefly introduce a discussion of identity from a psychological perspective including a range of theoretical perspectives, and follow this with a discussion of the many faces of identity and education. Finally, I will consider the deconstruction of the construct of identity into more observable, measureable and malleable components that educators, parents, and significant others may work with to enhance the identity of children as learners. Copyright © 2014 The International Academic Forum.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2014
EventThe Sixth Asian Conference on Education and the Second Asian Conference on Society, Education and Technology (ACE/ACSET 2014) : Transforming and Changing Education: Individuals, Communities, Societies - The Osaka International Convention Center, Japan
Duration: 28 Oct 201402 Nov 2014

Conference

ConferenceThe Sixth Asian Conference on Education and the Second Asian Conference on Society, Education and Technology (ACE/ACSET 2014) : Transforming and Changing Education: Individuals, Communities, Societies
Country/TerritoryJapan
Period28/10/1402/11/14

Citation

McInerney, D. (2014, October). The many faces of identity: Is identity a relevant construct for understanding and enhancing learning? Paper presented at the Sixth Asian Conference on Education and the Asian Conference on Society, Education & Technology 2014, Osaka, Japan.

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