Assignment 1: Identifying Stages of Development
Both Piagets Model of Cognitive Development and Kohlbergs Model of Moral Development are outlined in stages with one stage building off of the previous stage. Put yourself in the role of parent teacher and juvenile justice judge and then in each role identify why it would be necessary to understand the cognitive/moral stage from which a child is operating. What are the most important aspects these development models for a parent teacher and judge to be aware of? Provide examples and be sure to include specific stage characteristics.