This week in BA Library Online, I shared the #MaslowBeforeBloom school of thought that has been circulating in social media.
A month ago, the #MaslowbeforeBloom
school of thought broke the internet.The basic and psychological needs of young
people must come first so that they can apply the high order thinking skills
expected of them in school and at home. This conversation in social media is
on-going. Resources online are abundant. Insights and reflections from
educators, child psychologists and youth workers vary from personal experiences
to professional practice as informed by research. Follow and use the hashtag to find out what the buzz is all about (if
you haven't yet) over at Twitter, Facebook, IG and LinkedIn.
One resource
about #MaslowbeforeBloom that is
of interest is the collection of articles, videos, PDFs and podcasts put
together by Youth Development Today
(April 2020 Issue).The contents of the April 2020 issue focuses on processes to
help parents, teachers and youth workers understand young people and ensure
that they are ready to engage in learning in light of the pandemic.
The article on young people's use of technology as
tool to develop relationships presents multiple viewpoints weighing
on the pros and cons. It includes the kinds of technology young people prefer
to use to keep them tethered to family, friends and relatives in this time of
physical distancing. On top of the list is the use of Zoom and other video
calls and conferencing apps. Then again, the Search Institute's Developmental Relationships Framework
is a reminder on the essentials of meaningful connections we can forge with our
students.
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