Investigating Projective Identity Trajectories for 21st Century Learning

In this article, the authors discuss the importance of studying identity in the context of 21st century learning. Identity is an evolving trajectory that is always in-flux or changing. In a fast changing 21st century, educators are recognizing the significance of identity work, in particular project...

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Published in:Educational technology 2010-09, Vol.50 (5), p.50-54
Main Authors: Hung, David, Jamaludin, Azilawati, Chen, Der-Thanq "Victor"
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Critical Thinking
Cultural identity
Cultural studies
Dialogism
Educational Technology
Foreign Countries
Identification (Psychology)
Identity theory
Informal learning
Learning
Media Literacy
Role Models
Role Playing
Self
Self Concept
Singapore
Social constructs
Trajectories
Youth
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Summary:In this article, the authors discuss the importance of studying identity in the context of 21st century learning. Identity is an evolving trajectory that is always in-flux or changing. In a fast changing 21st century, educators are recognizing the significance of identity work, in particular projective identity, as individuals participate in multiple roles. The purpose of this article is to formulate key tenets for the study of projective identity in the form of role-play(s) as youth-participants navigate different social and spatial affinity spaces, and to describe why it is important to 21st century learning.
ISSN:0013-1962