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I love Erikson and as a teacher I can tell that the different stages reflect what the person is really able to do.
I have learned previously the stages that each age group and how it relates to their abilities, but really dissecting the way that the adult learner is impacted by these life stages their in and how it truly affects them is fascinating. I will apply it by ensuring that each life stage is being considered throughout the learning process because twenty year olds learn differently than a fifty year old. These things will definitely need to be identified early on in order to allow the student to be successful.
My knowledge was enhanced by reviewing Erikson, Havighurst, and Levinson adult development theories.
I do not fully agree with any of the three. I believe each person's develpment is unique to them and is probably a combination of the three theories.
ericksons stages of development give inscight into the mental state of adult learners. This reflects the key objectives and an ideas that are present within them.
I believe that each developmental theory is helpful when looking into adult learning. Overall, it's important to be mindful in regards to what our adult learner is experiencing in their current life stage. We can speculate through models and theories, however, I believe it would be best just to talk and build rapport with them in order to get to know them at a personal level.
I have gained that self direction, transformation ,experience, mentorship, mental orientation and readiness to learn , can posively impact adult learning experiences both in the classroom and on the job.
A person's motivation is affected by their psychosocial development which can be described in 3 different ways:
-Erikson - 8 psychosocial stages of crises versus victories
-Levinson - a greater sense of individualization is achieved during each chronological age
-Havighurst - a person's development is influenced by a series of develpmental tasks which a person needs to achieve/complete at a certain age
There are different stages of development in thehuman growth cycle. And we ned to be aware of what stage our students are. This could help us understand their attitudes towards their education.
It's interesting to view adult developmental stages as I, myself, get older and am forced to deal with changes in my own life. These theorists provide meaning and context, not only for my students, but for myself personally.
The three different views of development are very good when looking into adult learning.
Theies of development include those of Erikson, Havighurst and Levinson and vary in focus. Whether looking at age or stage of life, lends itsellf to a premise of why adults behave in the way they do based on how they developed.
I find Daniel Levinson's theory to be very interesting because as we mature we look at things differently due to life experiences so decisions we make are well informed. I am also curious to see if there is recent research that has changed some of these theories.
I have heard of differnt proposed stages of development. I alwasy took from them that no one is ever "done" developing, they are all at differing stages. Yet overall they all share a similar arc of achiveing autonomy and buoiding your own set of relationships and beliefs.
A very unique set of approaches to adult learning and human development. I'd argue that each has merit, and it's likely a combination of all the theories that describe human development. I'd be curious to see if there's research that has change some of these theories, specifically Havighurst's. There's quite a difference in some of the stages as society has evolved that I definitely see in my students. I'd be interested in surveying modern students and upcoming generations as to what they'd view as age in relation to completing developmental tasks and what they'd look like.
I enjoyed learning the 3 theories and how we as instructors can utilize the information given to us to guide adult learners to better themselves whether they are looking to advance in their careers or make a change in careers.
The different stages presented in the 3 theories are simply to me different view of prececption of what as we grow our goals might be. This achivements can be scored or completed via time set, age goal settings or life goals as we age. In general are stages that in multiple ways can be use to identify accomplishments by the individual..