Edu 220, Chapter 2 Discussion

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Within Erikson's theory,

two stages relate more closely to students in school;

these are the stages of Industry vs. Inferiority and Identity vs. Role Confusion.

Explain the conflict that is going on within these two stages and what a teacher needs to do to promote a positive developmental outcome in each of these two stages.

  Post a response to this statement and a reflective response to another student's posting.

 

    Generally, children come from all sorts of background. Children mirror what is in their environment. Through interaction with family members, peers, the media, game boards, and the community as a whole – they are subject to something (s) external. Whichever or whoever has the strongest hold or influence on the child, surely affects the physiological development of the child. Some folks just stacked their reasoning about these stages as a psychosocial crisis. Erickson theory hits on all three broad and comprehensive factors and how they affect the child's personality highly: more so on demands by parents; and, society, culture and sexuality.

The world is full of adults that used to be children and who lacked positive developmental attachments. Yes. A great number of folks are still going around in circles trying to resolve their identity crisis (Miller 1993) & [46]. Some folks stuffed themselves with Tool Kits or Caboodles to appease this crisis/missing parts; or, they grab some make-over's for what they think they lacked looking at the image they see in the mirror!

As a teacher, I would like to promote an Image Enhancer Pod to my students. Maybe, create a Puzzle for a Day or Today is Just You Day! Encouragement or water completes all living things. How much more children? So here, I would like to share a glimpse of My Personal Reflection as a 5^th grader. One day my home-room teacher called me from the line. She bent over at my level and looked me with her large light brown eyes and told me in a clear voice: "I know that you are so good with plants because your mom told me that you tended the home-garden. Since, that is your expertise, I would like you to be in-charge of the classroom's plants ". Indeed, that was one of my most defining moments! My teacher did complete me. Her truthful encouragement has instilled a power and joy within my being; and, it felt like the fireworks of the 4^th of July!

 

Maritess S Taylor

College of Southern Nevada

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