Psych Theorist

Reflective Essay Kohlberg and Gilligan

A comparative analysis of Lawrence Kohlberg’s morality of justice and Carol Gilligan’s morality of care.

Follow these guidelines as you complete your assignment:

1. What is the academic background of each theorist?

1. How do you assess Kohlberg's theory of moral justice?

1. How do you assess Gilligan’s theory of morality of care?

1. Which of the two theories has practical application for moral development? Provide one or two reasons to support your position.

1. What is the implication of these theories for teaching and learning?

1. How do you intend to use these theories to manage your classroom in the future?

Pay attention to the rubric as you complete your assignment. In order to avoid plagiarism, please give reference to any material you use for your work.

Criteria	Grading Scale
Academic background Academic or social background of theorist included	4 Good 3 Excellent 2 Needs Improvement 1 Satisfactory
Kohlberg Kohlberg's theory of moral development discussed; includes al l6 stages	10 Excellent 8 Good 5 Satisfactory 1 Needs Improvement
Gilligan Gilligan's theory of morality of care discussed.	10 Excellent 8 Good 5 Satisfactory 1 Needs Improvement
Position Position made clear about the application of a theory to moral development	5 Good 3 Satisfactory 2 Excellent 1 Needs Improvement
Implication Implication for teaching and learning included in paper	6 Satisfactory 4 Excellent 2 Good 1 Needs Improvement
Mechanics Paper nearly free of writing errors; one or two mechanical errors	5 Good 3 Satisfactory 2 Excellent 1 Needs Improvement
Timeliness Paper submitted on schdule	10 Excellent 8 Good 5 Satisfactory 1 Needs Improvement

Total pts: 50