LP737- week 1
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Topic_Week1DiscussionBoardtraditional.pdf
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Week 1: Discussion Board (Note: for this the first week, we won't break you into small groups for the DB, so you can get a feel for who is in the course with you!)
This week’s readings present a diverse collection of perspectives. As you reflect, consider the following questions:
Did you observe any recurring themes or patterns?
How do the readings explore personal growth or change over time?
Are there contrasting "before and after" perspectives from individuals?
In what ways do people’s viewpoints or behaviors shift across different contexts?
Response Requirements:
1. Compare at least two readings and identify where you see development occurring.
Describe the nature of this development (e.g., shifts in mindset, behavior, or self-awareness).
If a person is portrayed differently at different stages, explain how they change and what might drive that change.
ActivityA_MapofYourLifeCycle.pdf
Activity A: Map of Your Life Cycle Due: Sun May 24, 2026 11:59pm
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Overview In this course, we will explore how people grow and change throughout their lives. Before diving into the material, this assignment invites you to reflect on your own understanding of human development by creating a personal "life cycle map."
Using only your experiences and observations (no external sources or theories discussed), create a visual representation of the human life cycle. Your map should: 1. Identify three key life stages – Define the three major phases of human development that matter to you: the key steps on the staircase of
human growth over a lifespan. Identify the steps that matter to you, name them in ways that make sense to you, 2. Name each stage – Explain what characterizes each phase in your own words. 3. Explain the challenges for the stage - for the person in that stage: i.e. what are they thinking about, working on, caring about, figuring out,
struggling with? 4. Include real-life examples – For each stage, choose someone you know who represents it (a family member, friend, or public figure, can be
someone from a novel or movie) and explain how and why they represent that stage (Optional: Add their photos for a personal touch!)
Slide Format 1-3 slides in the [Shared Google Presentation] (link provided). Shared Google Presentation linked Here (https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T2rpYxqYLX1PncI37UtfAyy6vX_HgYxB2p5BhgFweqw/edit?usp=sharing) IMPORTANT: Please, please put your name on each slide (!) Design your slides creatively—use images, colors, or layouts that help convey your life cycle model. Do not edit others’ slides—only add your own. Save a backup (e.g., screenshot, text, your own mini Google presentation) in case of accidental changes.
Guidance & Expectations
This is a reflective exercise—no "correct" answer exists. Focus on your personal perspective. Think like a curious scientist—what unconscious ideas do you already have about how people grow and change? Try to resist looking for answers outside yourself: no AI, no google search -- just search inside your own mind and experience! Need help? Ask for feedback if unsure—we’re here to support you!
This assignment is meant to be low-pressure and engaging. Trust your insights—you know more than you think!
ASSIGNMENT: 6 POINTS TOTAL - to earn full points, follow the rubric below:
1. Identify Three Key Life Stages (2 points) Clearly identifies and labels distinct, meaningful stages of the human life cycle, demonstrating thoughtful reflection on personal or observed experiences.
2. Describe Each Stage and Name the Challenges Faced by the Stage (2 points) Provides a clear, insightful description of what characterizes each life stage, drawing on personal knowledge or observations.
3. Represent with Personal Examples (1 point) Includes at least one real person (named or pictured) as an example for each stage, enhancing the personal and reflective nature of the assignment. Clearly explains how that person represents that stage.
4. Creativity & Presentation (1 point) Slides are visually engaging, well-organized, and demonstrate creativity in design (e.g., images, thoughtful layout).
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LP737Week1_IntroductiontoAdultDevelopment_LP737-L1_AdultDevelopmentalPsychology.pdf
LP737 Week 1: Introduction to Adult Development
Overview Start the week with our Overview Lecture, then move on to the readings. The readings are designed to give you a sneak peek, before you've started learning the theory, at Adult Development as it shows up in life. Finally try your hand at our first assignment, which gives you a chance to reflect on what YOU already think about Adult Development.
About this Course Before we begin analyzing theories and schemes of adult psychological development, we are very interested in learning about how you currently think about the topic, and any implicit frameworks you may already hold and use when thinking about aging, maturity, and adult growth. That is the rationale for your assignment this week, which is to create a map of human development and share it with us in 1-2 ppt slides!
The readings this week are designed to give you a sneak peek at some of the nuances of adult development showing up in a lot of different places, sometimes rather subtly. As you work through this eclectic list, keep an eye out for people changing -- look for before and after themes. Also look for people showing up in different ways, maybe in different "levels" or "stages" of some kind.
Lecture Video Dr. W's notes:
this video is still a great intro to the course even though it's made by last year's teachers--Dr. Sigl is great, and we like to think of this course as being taught by a small community, so here you get to see a little bit more into that community. (The final assignment is authored by another member of the community, Dr. Funmi Aguocha.) Course description in this is basically still true, although Assignment D will be changed this year to not be in the WIR, and it will be about doing a provisional self-assessment of your developmental level, and Week 10 is slated to be about the intersection of AD and Spirituality and Aging.
Readings and Videos The required readings below are available in a Google folder here (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BmQxqOFyGqjHPcNsQOK0DcH2zHB1Hacf?usp=sharing) .
Required:
1. Koncius, J. (2023, January 26). Marie Kondo’s life is messier now — and she’s fine with it. Washington Post. 2. Grose, J. (2023, April 4). Brooke Shields, social media and the public’s withering gaze. New York Times. (Focus on Brooke's experience of
publishing a book early on.) 3. Rockwood, G. F. (1993). Edgar Schein's process versus content consultation models. Journal of Counseling & Development, 71(6), 636-638. 4. Schein, E. H. (2016). Humble consulting: How to provide real help faster. Berrett-Koehler Publishers. Chapter 2. 5. I used to Think and Now I think. (teaching protocol) Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Optional:
1. The Carleena Show. (2019, August 6). Interview with Remi Adeleke, author of Transformed: A Navy SEAL’s Unlikely Journey from the Throne of Africa, to the Streets of the Bronx, to Defying All Odds. [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBCUy42FBiY
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBCUy42FBiY) 2. Wired. (2022, March 24). Astrophysicist explains black holes in 5 levels of difficulty. [Video]. Wired.com. https://www.wired.com/video/watch/astronomer-explains-one-concept-in-5-levels-of-difficulty (https://www.wired.com/video/watch/astronomer-explains-one-concept-in-5-levels-of-difficulty)
3. Wright, E. (2023). Interview with Remi Adeleke, author of Transformed: A Navy SEAL’s Unlikely Journey from the Throne of Africa, to the Streets of the Bronx, to Defying All Odds. [Video]. https://williamjames.video.yuja.com/V/Video? v=9781894&node=43024614&a=2013254066 (https://williamjames.video.yuja.com/V/Video?v=9781894&node=43024614&a=2013254066)
