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ActivityC_InterviewPeopleatDifferentLevels.pdf
ActivityC_InterviewPeopleatDifferentLevels.pdf
Activity C: Interview People at Different Levels 6/21/2026
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Overview: This week, we’ve learned a bit about the different levels of human development, according to cognitive-developmental thinking. This assignment is an opportunity to make those levels more concrete by finding people who might be at different levels—using Kegan's, Loevinger's, or Cook-Greuter's models—and asking them questions that will elicit some evidence of where they might be operating!
Assignment: Identify at least two volunteers you think ought to be operating at different levels of human development on a cognitive- developmental model and interview them to collect data--stories, anecdotes, reflections, thoughts, observations--from them that can help you show their levels. See if you can come up with some questions that help you understand their level without needing to explain to them anything about adult development. Write a short paper that uses what you learned in your interviews to make a case about what level you think they are operating at.
Format: 2 - 3 page paper
Due: Sunday 6/21
Note on This Assignment: this assignment is mostly about the doing – interviewing someone to see what level they are operating at – and the challenge is in finding people who are likely at different levels, coming up with a few questions that will get you data about their level, and then making sense of those data, picking out the important parts to use, quote, etc.
Thinking about picking your volunteers and your questions: Bill (one of the teachers of this course historically, but not this semester) and Dave talked about this in the Week 3 Podcast! If you have more questions, drop in on our office hours!
This assignment is worth 10 points. Structure your paper using the following guidance and rubric.
1. Introduction (2 pts)
Model Summary: Introduce cognitive-development theory and explain your chosen framework (Kegan/Loevinger/Cook-Greuter) in your own words. Interview Design: Describe how your interview questions target developmental cues without mentioning the model.
2. Participants (2 pts)
Who They Are: Provide brief demographics (e.g., roles, ages) and why you expected them to differ in developmental levels.
3. Findings (3 pts)
Level Assignment: For each volunteer, name their likely stage (e.g., "Kegan Stage 3") and support it with evidence: Example: "Anna’s focus on ‘doing what’s expected’ (quote: ‘I follow the handbook’) suggests Kegan’s Stage 3."
4. Insights (3 pts)
Learning: How did this exercise deepen your grasp of the model? What did you learn about your own development? OD Application: How could you use this skill in organizational development (e.g., coaching, change management)?
Tips for Success
✔ Interview Questions: Ask open-ended questions about decision-making, conflicts, or personal growth. ✔ Evidence Matters: Use direct quotes to justify your analysis. ✔ Listen for Clues: Note how they reason, not just what they say.
Need Help?
Review the Week 3 Podcast with Bill and Dave.
Choose a submission type
Attend office hours for feedback on your questions or analysis.
ASSIGNMENT: 10 POINTS TOTAL - to earn full points, use the rubric below.
Criteria Excellent (Full Points)
1. Introduction (2 pts)
• Framework Explanation (1 pt) Clear, original explanation of chosen model in student's own words
• Question Design (1 pt) Thoughtful description of how questions reveal developmental levels
2. Participants (2 pts)
• Demographics (1 pt) Complete, relevant details about both participants
• Selection Rationale (1 pt) Clear, logical explanation for expected developmental differences
3. Findings (3 pts)
• Stage Identification (1 pt) Accurate stage identification for both participants
• Evidence (1 pt) Multiple strong quotes/observations supporting analysis
• Theory Connections (1 pt) Clear, explicit connections to theoretical framework
4. Insights (3 pts)
• Model Understanding (1 pt) Deep, meaningful learning about the model demonstrated
• Self-Reflection (1 pt) Honest, thoughtful reflection on own development
• OD Applications (1 pt) Practical, specific organizational development applications View Rubric
Interview People at Different Levels
Criteria Comments Points
Introduction
view longer description Comment /2 pts
Participants
view longer description Comment /2 pts
FIndings
view longer description Comment /3 pts
Insights
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Activity C: Interview People at Different Levels 6/21/2026
6 Points Possible
In Progress NEXT UP: Submit Assignment
Unlimited Attempts Allowed
Attempt 1 Add Comment
Details
Overview: This week, we’ve learned a bit about the different levels of human development, according to cognitive-developmental thinking. This assignment is an opportunity to make those levels more concrete by finding people who might be at different levels—using Kegan's, Loevinger's, or Cook-Greuter's models—and asking them questions that will elicit some evidence of where they might be operating!
Assignment: Identify at least two volunteers you think ought to be operating at different levels of human development on a cognitive- developmental model and interview them to collect data--stories, anecdotes, reflections, thoughts, observations--from them that can help you show their levels. See if you can come up with some questions that help you understand their level without needing to explain to them anything about adult development. Write a short paper that uses what you learned in your interviews to make a case about what level you think they are operating at.
Format: 2 - 3 page paper
Due: Sunday 6/21
Note on This Assignment: this assignment is mostly about the doing – interviewing someone to see what level they are operating at – and the challenge is in finding people who are likely at different levels, coming up with a few questions that will get you data about their level, and then making sense of those data, picking out the important parts to use, quote, etc.
Thinking about picking your volunteers and your questions: Bill (one of the teachers of this course historically, but not this semester) and Dave talked about this in the Week 3 Podcast! If you have more questions, drop in on our office hours!
This assignment is worth 10 points. Structure your paper using the following guidance and rubric.
1. Introduction (2 pts)
Model Summary: Introduce cognitive-development theory and explain your chosen framework (Kegan/Loevinger/Cook-Greuter) in your own words. Interview Design: Describe how your interview questions target developmental cues without mentioning the model.
2. Participants (2 pts)
Who They Are: Provide brief demographics (e.g., roles, ages) and why you expected them to differ in developmental levels.
3. Findings (3 pts)
Level Assignment: For each volunteer, name their likely stage (e.g., "Kegan Stage 3") and support it with evidence: Example: "Anna’s focus on ‘doing what’s expected’ (quote: ‘I follow the handbook’) suggests Kegan’s Stage 3."
4. Insights (3 pts)
Learning: How did this exercise deepen your grasp of the model? What did you learn about your own development? OD Application: How could you use this skill in organizational development (e.g., coaching, change management)?
Tips for Success
✔ Interview Questions: Ask open-ended questions about decision-making, conflicts, or personal growth. ✔ Evidence Matters: Use direct quotes to justify your analysis. ✔ Listen for Clues: Note how they reason, not just what they say.
Need Help?
Review the Week 3 Podcast with Bill and Dave.
Choose a submission type
Attend office hours for feedback on your questions or analysis.
ASSIGNMENT: 10 POINTS TOTAL - to earn full points, use the rubric below.
Criteria Excellent (Full Points)
1. Introduction (2 pts)
• Framework Explanation (1 pt) Clear, original explanation of chosen model in student's own words
• Question Design (1 pt) Thoughtful description of how questions reveal developmental levels
2. Participants (2 pts)
• Demographics (1 pt) Complete, relevant details about both participants
• Selection Rationale (1 pt) Clear, logical explanation for expected developmental differences
3. Findings (3 pts)
• Stage Identification (1 pt) Accurate stage identification for both participants
• Evidence (1 pt) Multiple strong quotes/observations supporting analysis
• Theory Connections (1 pt) Clear, explicit connections to theoretical framework
4. Insights (3 pts)
• Model Understanding (1 pt) Deep, meaningful learning about the model demonstrated
• Self-Reflection (1 pt) Honest, thoughtful reflection on own development
• OD Applications (1 pt) Practical, specific organizational development applications View Rubric
Interview People at Different Levels
Criteria Comments Points
Introduction
view longer description Comment /2 pts
Participants
view longer description Comment /2 pts
FIndings
view longer description Comment /3 pts
Insights
view longer description Comment /3 pts
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