S2, E2: Peers and Identity with Rosalind Wiseman from Cultures of Dignity

Welcome to the International Curriculum Specialist Series where experts and educators are interviewed on how best to improve our learning.

For the second season, our second episode of the International Curriculum Specialist Series focuses on Health and Wellbeing, particularly with growing and changing identities among teenagers. Lee Hendricks, Head of the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) at Fieldwork Education, interviews bestselling author and co-founder of Cultures of Dignity Rosalind Wiseman about the role of peers during adolescence and how they can influence their health and wellbeing.

Rosalind is no stranger to social dynamics and peer relationships among adolescents. Her bestselling books have been discussed and explored by parents and educators throughout the years. One of them in fact, Queen Bees and Wannabees, was the basis for the iconic movie, Mean Girls, back in 2004. Because of her research and experience, Rosalind can tackle some of the most challenging areas such as identity, self-worth, and even friendships during adolescence and do so with great influence, compassion, and guidance. 

For more resources and information about Rosalind Wiseman and her organization, check out the official website at culturesofdignity.com.

To find out more about Rosalind Wiseman and Santerra McBride's new book, please visit Courageous Discomfort: How to Have Important, Brave, Life-Changing Conversations about Race and Racism.

The International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) has been developed by the International Curriculum Association (ICA). The ICA are the creators of the international curriculums of the IEYC, the IPC, and the IMYC and provide professional development and accreditation. For more information, please visit https://www.internationalcurriculum.com.

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