Re: Assignment #4 -- Life-span Human Development

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Subject: Re: Assignment #4

Author:
Jennifer Williams

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Date Posted: 09:49:12 07/01/10 Thu
In reply to: Brennan Sweeney 's message, "Re: Assignment #4" on 23:06:14 06/30/10 Wed

>>Assignment 4 (Kohlberg vs Erikson): June 31
>>This posting has several parts:
>> 1) What do you like and dislike about Kohlberg's
>>theory of moral development? What is it in this
>>theory that speaks to you personally? In which stage
>>of moral development would you place yourself? Why?
>> 2) What do you like and dislike about Erikson's
>>theory of self development? What is it in this theory
>>that speaks to you personally? In which crisis to you
>>find yourself? Why?
>> 3) Of the two theories, which is most relevant to
>>your career/ major/life? Why? How would you use
>>these theories?
>
>
>1.a One of the main concepts that is appealing to me
>within Kohlberg�s theory is the progression. The
>progression is based on the experiences and previous
>knowledge a person has gained. This progression
>integrates the stages so that one must be completed
>before another can begin. Because there are so many
>varying cultures Kohlberg�s theory is not necessarily
>adaptable to every culture.
>1.b Personally, I think that the constructing of ones
>experiences to reach each stage is what spoke to me
>the most. In education we are always trying to find
>out what students know as a starting point for
>instruction.
>1.c I believe that I am close to stage five but not
>quite there yet. I still find myself struggling to
>take a stand about my beliefs when necessary and some
>times do not address situations to avoid conflict. I
>believe that I am conscious of others and respect
>their opinions. Also, as an educator I find that I am
>often trying to find the best solution for a large
>number of people. I think as I grow in my profession
>I will completely move into stage five.
>
>2.a Like Kohlberg the emphasis on gradually
>progressing based on gaining of new knowledge is
>something I appreciate about Erikson�s theory. I also
>like that Erikson leaves room for improvement. For
>instance, if a person is in the Initiative vs. Guilt
>stage but is having trouble trusting people Erikson
>would say this person may need to revisit the trust
>vs. mistrust stage. So, while the child may have
>mastered the stage enough to move on in his previous
>environment his new environment may require him to
>revisit that stage to keep progressing. Often,
>students can change environments that may cause them
>to back track. I like Erikson incorporated this type
>of behavior into his theory.
>2.b I was also drawn to his idea that stages continue
>into late adulthood. I think that throughout life our
>experiences change us and Erikson incorporates those
>into his theory.
>2.c I believe that I am in the Intimacy vs. Isolation
>stage. I am in a great relationship but still make
>selfish decisions. I know that I am not completely
>ready to commit as of now but know that someday when I
>feel like my life is more �together� that this will
>occur.
>
>3. I believe as a school counselor working with school
>age children Erikson�s theory will be the most
>relevant. I think that as a counselor I will work
>closely with students struggling specifically in these
>areas. For instance, I could see children who have
>not mastered the Industry vs. Inferiority stage may
>exhibit this through poor classroom behavior. But, as
>a counselor being aware of these theories I will be
>capable of finding out where they are in the crisis
>and how to help them progress. As a counselor I will
>be working closely with students and their identity in
>and out of school will be necessary information for me
>to know.

Hi Brennan! I like the fact that you brought up the idea of progression in reference to both Kohlberg and Erikson. It is something that I did not bring up myself but something that is definately applicable to both teaching and counseling young learners. It is essential to have an understanding of where our students are in terms of level and maturity and understand that they cannot progress further without mastering the skills that they are currently working on. I also enjoy the fact that Erikson allows for improvement in stages that have already been passed through. Good luck with your relationship :-)

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