LITERACY

The Anxious Generation Book Study

In this collaborative professional learning experience, educators will engage in a guided book study of The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. Through thoughtful discussion and critical analysis, participants will explore the cultural, developmental, and psychological impacts of rising screen use, social media, and declining real-world play on today’s youth.

This course includes required reading of the book, "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt and three 1.5 hour Zoom discussion sessions.
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Online Course

Progress through the content with scheduled Zoom sessions

20 PDHs

Awarded upon successful completion of the course

Grading Rubric

2 Graduate Credit

This course is designed for you, the educator.

Grounded in current research and real classroom experiences, this course invites teachers to reflect on how these trends influence student behavior, attention, mental health, and learning. Educators will examine their own classroom practices, school culture, and digital norms while considering concrete strategies to support student well-being and foster healthier, developmentally appropriate learning environments.
Throughout this course you will be able to:
  • Understand the key arguments and research presented in The Anxious Generation
  • Reflect on how digital trends are affecting their students and teaching practice
  • Collaborate with peers to identify actionable strategies for promoting mental health and digital balance in schools
  • Develop a personalized plan to support healthier tech habits in the classroom and beyond

Meet the minds behind our course

Stacey McGuffin

Professional Learning Specialist, ROE 4
About
Stacey McGuffin is a Professional Learning Specialist at ROE 4. She has dedicated nearly a quarter century to educational excellence. She began her career as a special education teacher at the middle and high school level. Stacey has also taught in multiple states including Illinois, Georgia, and California. She continues to lead professional development in best practices in co-teaching and student engagement.

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