Reread the following sections from Miller:
pp. 7-21
pp. 68-88
pp. 135-144
We will discuss the developmental theories Piaget,
Freud (and secondarily Erikson) and Bruner (the Wine Decanter theory of learning
from an earlier workshop - it's on the program web site) in light of what Miller
calls the main issues of developmental theories (pp. 14-21):
1. Human Nature
Mechanistic
Organismic
Contextual
2. Qualitative vs. Quantitative Change
3. Nature vs. Nurture
4. What Develops?
We will also discuss possible connections between
the three developmental theories and:
Spring's Themes
Cultural Domination
Preservation of Capitalism
Jensen - Teaching with the Brain in Mind
The
following seminar readings:
Kohl
Orenstein
Kindlon
Tatum
Igoa
Radical/Conservative and Liberal political ideologies
We expect a robust discussion!