Educ 385 – Summer 2013
Diversity and Needs of the Adolescent
Annotated Bibliography
Blakemore, S., & Choudhury, S. (2006). Development of the adolescent brain: Implications for executive
function and social cognition. Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, 47 (3/4), 296–312.
This article discusses the cognitive developments in learning, relating the topic to adolescent learning
and strategies to aid adolescent learning.
Caskey, M. M., & Anfara, V. A., Jr. (2007). Research summary: Young adolescents’ developmental
characteristics. Retrieved from http://www.nmsa.org/Research/ResearchSummaries/
DevelopmentalCharacteristics/tabid/1414/Default.aspx
The article reports on research that focuses on adolescent development both cognitively and physically. It
also attempts to address the implications of these developmental characteristics on the adolescents’
behavior as well as suggesting some strategies that may be beneficial for nurturing this development.
Checkley, K. (2004). Meeting the needs of the adolescent learner. Education Update. Retrieved
from http://www.ascd.org/ASCD/pdf/journals/ed_update/eu200408_checkley.pdf
This article discusses the adolescent learner and what makes him or her tick. It also recommends several
really good strategies that can be used to help them be successful in the classroom and in turn help the
teacher to be an effective instructor.
Cognitive learning (2013). Retrieved from http://www.questia.com/library/education/educationalpsychology/learning-styles-and-theories/cognitive-learning
This website has information about the different types of learning styles as well as information about
brain based learning.
Different Learners. Dr. Cook’s Educ 385 resource binder. Summer 2013.
This article provided valuable information about the diversity and needs of Gifted and Talented students.
Dore, E. (2004). Diversity and Young Adolescents: More than Color. Westerville, OH: National Middle
School Association.
Excerpts of this book were beneficial for statistical data and general information. Specifically the sections
titled “Physical Diversity” and “Gender Bias”.
Elias, M. (2007, February 7). Gay teens coming out earlier to peers and family. USA Today. Retrieved
from http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-02-07-gay-teens-cover_x.htm
This article discusses that gay teenagers are coming out at an earlier age. Why this might be is linked to
the percentage of Americans that think homosexuality is acceptable, and a good graphic is available.
There is also a link to Q&A where an expert says that teachers pay an important role in stopping negative
behavior and self-image of LGBT adolescents who are being bullied.
Educ 385 – Summer 2013
Diversity and Needs of the Adolescent
Infantes, A.T. (n.d.). Cultural identity in adolescence. Retrieved from http://www.dip-alicante.es/
hipokrates/hipokrates_I/pdf/ING/414i.pdf
This paper, written by Dr. Infantes, discusses several of the characteristics that make up the diverse
nature of adolescent culture. He discusses how each characteristic can affect the nature of cultural
identity in the adolescent.
Lamb, A. (2012, January 27). When do most homosexuals know they’re gay? The Calgary Journal.
Retrieved from http://www.calgaryjournal.ca/index.php/family-life/528-when-do-mosthomosexuals-know-theyre-gay
This article discusses when homosexuals know they’re gay. Several example cases are given, and the
consensus seems to be that people know they’re gay around the age of 12, or during puberty. This is
therefore relevant to Junior High and Middle School students.
Nunley, K. F. (n.d.). Brains.org presents: Help4Teachers.com. Retrieved from http://help4teachers.com/
index.htm
This website contains information about the different cognitive learning styles of the adolescent.
Schulman, M. (2013, January 9). Generation LGBTQIA. The New York Times. Retrieved from
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/10/fashion/generation-lgbtqia.html?pagewanted=all&_r=2&
This article discusses the label LGBTQIA and explains how it has evolved from gay, lesbian, straight, to
LGBT, to LGBTQIA. The letters in the acronym are defined and different example cases of people with
complex gender and sexual identities are discussed. The importance of identity to young people is also
discussed.
Setting the Stage for Controversial Topics. Dr. Cook’s Educ 385 resource binder. Summer 2013.
This is also known as the “Ice Cream” activity. We used it to remind our peers that we do not agree even
on the simplest of topics. This activity could also be referenced prior or during any controversial
discussion, as a reminder of differing opinion.