#CSAM18 Day 2: Erik Erikson

This first theory is kind of cheating, because it isn’t just student development, it’s person development. Erikson’s theory, with contributions from his wife, developed a life-long theory to explain and better understand, what happens to people as they are exposed to new things while they age. The stages of development have a set developmental task that is then built upon toward the next stage.

Title of theory: 8 Stages of Development

Year theory was published: 1959

Students originally studied: Montessori students

Background of the author: Was born in Germany, and studied at the Vienna Psychoanalytic Institute, he fled Nazi Germany for the US with his small family. His wife assisted him with developing his life stages theory. His background is quite interesting and complicated, I recommend reading the link below.

How theory can be used now: Stages are determined by the internal struggles a person is going through and how those struggles interact with external stimuli. This can help us understand how both internal and external struggles arise in our students' lives, and how that interaction provides an opportunity to learn and grow. It's a good theory and framework to keep in mind as we describe why liberal arts classes, which can challenge students to think new ways and learn about the challenges of other, are important to the entire education process.

Words of warning: The stages aren't predetermined, but are general guidelines for issues people of general ages may encounter. Students we encounter may have already faced the issues set within the development stages, or may not until after they part with us.

Bio info from: https://www.goodtherapy.org/famous-psychologists/erik-erikson.html

Background on theory: Student Services: A Handbook for the Profession, 4th edition, by Susan R. Komives, Dudley B. Woodard, Jr., & Associates.

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