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Theory Series: Erik Erikson’s Stage Theory of Development

Participants will learn about who Erik Erikson is and how influential his life span development theory is important within the early childhood world. We will examine the earliest three stages, how these stages affect our classrooms and lesson planning.

CDA: 1   Core Content: 4

*This relates to early childhood as it is a fundamental theory in child development.

Objectives:

  • Describe who Erik Erikson is.
  • Analyze the various stages and “identity crisis”.
  • Examine the stages from an early childhood perspective.
  • Apply theory to classroom practice.