Two ways to understand student behavior
Erikson
Kohlberg
Psychosocial Development
Moral Development
Students are developing a sense of competence and self.
In the Classroom:
- Fear of failure
- Comparing to peers
- Seeking independence
- Building confidence
Students are developing how they think about right and wrong.
In the Classroom:
- Following rules to avoid consequences
- Thinking about fairness
- Questioning rules
- Acting based on values
Before analyzing classroom behaviors, take a moment to review two key developmental theories. These frameworks can help you better understand why students act the way they do.
Get Started
Which theory fits?
Read each classroom behavior and decide which theory best explains it. Sort each behavior into the correct category.
A student begins pushing for more choice in how they complete assignments.
A student avoids answering questions after making a mistake in front of the class.
A student argues that a consequence should be the same for everyone.
A student follows classroom rules mainly when the teacher is watching.
A student compares their work to peers and gives up when they feel behind.
A student explains that helping a classmate is the right thing to do, even without recognition.
Kohlberg
Rules, Fairness, Reasoning
Erikson
Identity, Confidence, Belonging
GREAT ANALYSIS!
You've successfully sorted each classroom behavior by its matching theory. Recognizing how development influences learning, behavior, and interaction helps you make more intentional instructional decisions.
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Two ways to understand student behavior
Erikson
Kohlberg
Psychosocial Development
Moral Development
Students are developing a sense of competence and self.
In the Classroom:
Students are developing how they think about right and wrong.
In the Classroom:
Before analyzing classroom behaviors, take a moment to review two key developmental theories. These frameworks can help you better understand why students act the way they do.
Get Started
Which theory fits?
Read each classroom behavior and decide which theory best explains it. Sort each behavior into the correct category.
A student begins pushing for more choice in how they complete assignments.
A student avoids answering questions after making a mistake in front of the class.
A student argues that a consequence should be the same for everyone.
A student follows classroom rules mainly when the teacher is watching.
A student compares their work to peers and gives up when they feel behind.
A student explains that helping a classmate is the right thing to do, even without recognition.
Kohlberg
Rules, Fairness, Reasoning
Erikson
Identity, Confidence, Belonging
GREAT ANALYSIS!
You've successfully sorted each classroom behavior by its matching theory. Recognizing how development influences learning, behavior, and interaction helps you make more intentional instructional decisions.