EDUC 2320.

Learning & Development

Online Lesson 2 Reflection 100 Points: 7 points possible for each answer

Name: Zara Richardson Date: 09-19-2019

VIRTUAL ROLE PLAYS. State what Erikson would most likely say in each of the following
contexts/situations.
Use sentences. Be sure you answer from Erikson’s perspective,
not your own.

WHAT ERIKSON WOULD PROBABLY SAY

To parents who let their In order to develop trust, it is important that babies have their
hungry infant cry and cry so needs consistently met so that they see that the world is safe
that she won’t become and dependable. In the trust vs. mistrust stage, children from
spoiled. 1st year to 18 months should be infused with trust.

To a mom who says If you give your child the freedom to explore and try new things
“What am I supposed to do under the appropriate supervision, they will develop
if my child wants to choose independence and confidence. Parents should avoid doing for
her clothes but can’t pick out your child what they can do for themselves.
clothes that match and who
wants to feed her but makes
a mess?” She should be
embarrassed. I certainly am
-- & I let her know that.

To a teacher who is Parents and teachers should encourage activities that promote
uncomfortable with the the use of initiative. Children should have some choice in what
centers the preschool they do and how they do it so they can experience success.
children do: especially the
fact that they get to choose
the ones they will tackle.
She wonders how will they
ever learn to sit still and
obey if they are getting to
make choice?
 To a dad who is When children are in the Initiative vs. Guilt Stage, Pre-School or
frustrated by the constant Kindergarten, parents should avoid making children feel guilty
questions his kindergarten about well-motivated yet inconvenient questions. Parents
son asks. He considers should recognize the child’s initiative and should not ridicule
many of the questions to be their children’s actions.
unnecessary irritations and
lets his son know that they
are a waste of the dad’s
time.

Teachers can help elementary students to develop optimally

To a group of
and develop a sense of industry by making objectives clear,
elementary school teachers
structuring instruction to help students be successful, and
who want to understand
making it know that their success is your primary goal. Teachers
their students and help them
should also encourage their students, praise them for trying, be
develop optimally
helpful, and avoid making fun of students.

To a group of high
school teachers who want to
understand their students
and help them develop
optimally.
Students in high school are often in the Identity vs. Role
Confusion stage. Teachers can accept the uniqueness of
students as individuals, praise their accomplishments, help
them develop social skills, and develop gender roles.

VIRTUAL STUDENTS. Describe a adolescent exhibiting each of the identity statuses

identified by James Marcia. Name the student and briefly tell about his or her attitudes &
behaviors. Create the student from your experience or imagination. Be sure the student
exemplifies the major characteristics of the status.

STATUS DESCRIPTION OF THE STUDENT

Identity Michelle Hall is a teenage girl experiencing identity diffusion. This young girl
Diffusion has a nonchalant attitude about the future. She is not focused on her future
job or values, she lives in the present and maintains an attitude of
carelessness towards the future. When asked about future plans, Michelle
avoids the topic and talks about upcoming social events.

Foreclosure Michaela James is 18 years old and is experiencing foreclosure. Michaela,

daughter of Kim James, is solely focused on fulfilling the plans that her mother
 has laid out for her life. Michaela’s mother was a straight-A student and a
teacher and she expects her daughter to make a 4.0 and become a principal.
Although Michaela wanted to be a lawyer, she does not want to disappoint her
mother so she pursues her mother’s dreams and goals for her life.

Moratorium Stephen Aguilar is a young teenage male experiencing moratorium. His

indecisive attitude prevents him from making any decisions regarding his
future. Due to his lack of commitment, his college options are running out.
When asked where he will be attending school in the fall, Stephen simply
replies “I don’t know, I can’t decide”. As the school year comes to a close,
Stephen is left as the last student to decide on which college he will be
attending.

Identity Sophia Brooks is excited to pursue her future. With a passion for playing
Achievement basketball and teaching others, Sophia has planned to attend Houston Baptist
as a Division 1 athlete. This commitment to being a student-athlete shows
Sophia’s extreme dedication to athletics and academics. Sophia has her
four-year plan prepared and expects to graduate with an education degree
and certification. She is excited for the upcoming year and enthusiastic about
her basketball season and what she will achieve.

APPLICATIONS: After reading the suggestions on pages 36-37, paraphrase your

THREE (3) favorite applications of Erikson’s theory.
SUGGESTIONS:
1. Encourage the use of initiative in pre-school children, reward motivation, and
avoid making children feel guilty even if they are inconveniencing you.

2. It is beneficial to help high schoolers develop a sense of identity so they can fit
into adult society.

3. For pre-school children, allow many opportunities for experimentation and play
with the appropriate supervision.