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Human Development
Human Development
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Is complex
General principles apply
Knowledge aids developmentally
appropriate leadership
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Physical
Cognitive
Social
Moral
Piaget’s Theory
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Sensorimotor (0-2 yrs)
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Highly sensory
Object permanence
Preoperational (2-6 yrs)
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Language development
Egocentric perspective
Belief in animism
Piaget’s Theory
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Concrete operations (7-11 yrs)
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Classify and group objects
Basic principles apply
Logical reasoning
Formal operations (11+ yrs)
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Gradual onset
Problem solving abilities
Hypothesis testing
Kohlberg: Moral Development
Kohlberg’s Stages 1 and 2
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Early childhood
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Avoid punishment
Fear = Obedience
Authority figures rule
Middle childhood
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Obtain reward
Morality is a transaction
Kohlberg’s Stages 3 and 4
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Adolescence
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Ponder place in society
Desire social praise
Consider intentions
Look to moral barometers
Young adulthood
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Desire to maintain social order
Legal = Moral
Kohlberg’s Stages 5 and 6
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Middle adulthood
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Greatest good for greatest number
Consider welfare of society
Adulthood (theoretical stage)
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Utilizes self-chosen principles
Desires good of humanity
Exemplifies high integrity
Morality
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Ethic of rights and justice
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“Male” viewpoint
Everyone has the same rights
Moral imperative: Treat all the same
Ethic of care
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“Female” viewpoint
Moral imperative: To care for others
Ethic of Care
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Value relationships
Retain connections
Dilemmas perceived
through relationship lens
Moral = Decisions that
best serve the individuals
involved
Gender and Development
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Feminine vs. masculine
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Traits most commonly attributed to one
sex or the other
Learned through: Media, peers, parents
and play
Stereotypes
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“Acceptable” behaviors for the sexes
Expectations for behaviors constrain
activities and involvement
Life Stages and Behavior
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Life stages
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Levels of maturity
Similar age =
Similar stage
Not predictive
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Behavior
Personal aspects
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Physical
Cognitive
Socioemotional
Moral
Childhood
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Social construct
Period to develop social self
Begin to understand greater society
Primary school years
Middle Childhood (5-7 years)
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Physical
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High energy
Need for rest
Enjoy chasing
Cognitive
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Literal thinkers
Active imaginations
Socioemotional
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Poor social skills
Bad liars
Emotional swings
Moral
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Hope for reward
Authority = Morality
Leadership Implications
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Build in rest times
Show attention
Treat with love
Follow basic behavior
management techniques
Minimize wait time
Older Childhood (8-11 years)
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Physical
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Active participation
High energy
Cognitive
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Practice logic
“Why” questions
Socioemotional
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Gender separation
Self-perception
Moral
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Reward
Social approval
Leadership Implications
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Provide opportunities to practice
skills
Facilitate understanding of leader
decisions
Ensure positive adult attention
Provide structured choices
Encourage youth to try new
things
Early Adolescence (12-14 yrs)
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Physical
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Energy balance
Image importance
Coordination well
developed
Cognitive
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Logic practice
Hypothesis testing
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Socioemotional
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Peers important
Seek independence
Moral
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Understand actions
Trust is important
Leadership Implications
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Provide opportunities to practice
own leadership
Try variety of leadership styles
Model desired behaviors
Lead for success
Expect/Accept mood swings
Be a mentor
Show respect
Adolescence (15-17 years)
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Physical
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Puberty reached
Specific skills
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Cognitive
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Idealistic view
Problem solving
Challenges
Socioemotional
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Peer groups
Learning own identity
Questioning the
future
Moral
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Social approval
Legal = Right
Leadership Implications
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Practice empathy
Maintain high expectations
Use open communication
Share reasons for decisions
Model values
Provide skill instruction
Address successes and failures
Young Adulthood (18-25 yrs)
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Physical
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Peak
High activity
Fitness concerns
Cognitive
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Peak
Complex thought
Socioemotional
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Companion search
Mixed relationships
Personal identity
Moral
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Greater society
Social conscience
Leadership Implications
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Provide creative outlets
Appeal to moral base
Monitor and mediate behaviors
Offer structured competition
Ensure appropriate risk-taking
Middle Adulthood (26-40 yrs)
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Physical
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Slowing down
Sedentary risk
Finesse important
Cognitive
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Mental challenges
Aware of self
Global perspective
Socioemotional
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Child and parent
concern
Status importance
Moral
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Legitimate
authority
Social contract
Leadership Implications
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Recognize the pull of family and
work
Be alert to diverse leisure
preferences
Use wide range of leadership
styles
Use open communication
Older Adulthood (41-60 years)
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Physical
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Abilities lessen
Metabolism slows
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Cognitive
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Career focus
Understand social
issues
Socioemotional
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Family is center
Work-related stress
Place in the world
Moral
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Refining ethical
standards
Leadership Implications
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Use variety in activities
Nuances in strategies are
valued
Be aware of own and group
member motivations
Be aware of desired outcomes
Leader = Facilitator
Seniors (61-74 years)
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Physical
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Health varies
Sensory decline
Arthritis common
Cognitive
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Changes = Stress
Slower thought
processes
Socioemotional
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Happy life stage
Family is important
Social isolation
Financial issues
Moral
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Ethics established
Needs of others
Leadership Implications
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Recognize different abilities
Facilitate social interaction
Be respectful
Recognize wisdom and
experience
Introduce new activities
Facilitate events
Elderly (75+ years)
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Physical
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Overall decline
Large variation
Balance as issue
Women live longer
Cognitive
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Continued slowing
Mental illness rises
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Socioemotional
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Isolation is common
Financial stability
Many live alone
Moral
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Integrity
established
Needs of others
Leadership Implications
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Be aware of health issues
Focus on individual capabilities
Ensure social interaction
Offer intergenerational
experiences
Enable independence
Facilitate experiences