Understanding Erikson & Piaget: A critical view
By Scott Mines
EDI 600 Psychological Foundation of Education
School of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
February 11, 2009
Today’s class was quite interesting on the psychological and cognitive development of children as they grow into adults. This is my first time studying any real theories that have been used in education practices. I agree with some aspects, and disagree with others. However, it is important to have different views from various educators.
I agree with Erickson’s view that “children love and want to be loved, and they very much prefer the joy of accomplishment”. I find that this pertains to my observations in the classroom as well as my experiences with my own children. The joy that love brings to children is immeasurable as you can see when a teacher really cares about what each student has inside of them. By being loved accomplishment follows for I believe a child tries to show people who love them what they can actually do in different instances. If a child is not loved, they tend to isolate and become introverted in what they really can accomplish.
I also agree that psychological development is caused by “crisis”. My interpretation of that is children learn from their mistakes. They take this learning process and apply it to other tasks in different contexts. I also agree that a person’s early experiences affect them in later life. For example, an abusive home life can change how people deal with relationships later in life. (marriage, dating, friendships).
I have to disagree with the timeline a bit though. People mature at different paces and may not fall into each category quite like Erickson says. When is middle age? It is very individually related.
Briefly commenting on Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, I agree that equilibrium in our lives is important. Knowledge and information are good. “If schools are in harmony with children and their environments, the learning process becomes easier”. I also agree that along with equilibrium comes disequilibrium. That is why proper learning and becoming a good teacher or parent is important. Both ideas I believe are Constructivism where leaning is to acquire and create knowledge.
Long Island University, C. W. Post
February 11, 2009
Today’s class was quite interesting on the psychological and cognitive development of children as they grow into adults. This is my first time studying any real theories that have been used in education practices. I agree with some aspects, and disagree with others. However, it is important to have different views from various educators.
I agree with Erickson’s view that “children love and want to be loved, and they very much prefer the joy of accomplishment”. I find that this pertains to my observations in the classroom as well as my experiences with my own children. The joy that love brings to children is immeasurable as you can see when a teacher really cares about what each student has inside of them. By being loved accomplishment follows for I believe a child tries to show people who love them what they can actually do in different instances. If a child is not loved, they tend to isolate and become introverted in what they really can accomplish.
I also agree that psychological development is caused by “crisis”. My interpretation of that is children learn from their mistakes. They take this learning process and apply it to other tasks in different contexts. I also agree that a person’s early experiences affect them in later life. For example, an abusive home life can change how people deal with relationships later in life. (marriage, dating, friendships).
I have to disagree with the timeline a bit though. People mature at different paces and may not fall into each category quite like Erickson says. When is middle age? It is very individually related.
Briefly commenting on Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, I agree that equilibrium in our lives is important. Knowledge and information are good. “If schools are in harmony with children and their environments, the learning process becomes easier”. I also agree that along with equilibrium comes disequilibrium. That is why proper learning and becoming a good teacher or parent is important. Both ideas I believe are Constructivism where leaning is to acquire and create knowledge.
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