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Childhood Development Theories.
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Childhood Development Theories.
Growing up, we lived in the suburbs. I have no recollection of what happened between the age of 18 and 24 months. When I was in my early childhood, between three and seven, I used to follow my father everywhere and would do everything he did. At this age, in every photo my father has a cap, I also have one and where he never wore one, I also did not. Between 7 and 11, I started going to school and was considered old enough to do errands and would not run somewhere just because I was asked to depending on my mood. From 11 years onwards, I was always doing stuff with my friends such as walking around the neighborhood together, swimming together and other such stuff. I remember diving into the deep end a few days after my eleventh birthday just to prove a point.
Using Piaget’s theory, in the preoperational stage, I could not understand that my father wore certain clothes depending on the weather. If he wore a jacket at the beach, I would as well! In the next phase, concrete operational, I did not have to ran and pant just because I was asked to “ran to the neighbors!” walking was enough as long as I went where I was asked. In the formal operational stage, I took a risky plunge into the pool because I did not want some fellows to think I was cowardly or weak. Abstract concepts became important.
Some of the incidents described above fit in Erikson’s theory as well. Deciding to walk during errands when I used to run before was me using my initiative to assert my power as in Initiative vs guilt. If I was drawn from something, I liked such as a game, I would walk even slower. Jumping into the pool was a classic example of me proving a point that I thought was important to my identity as in identity vs confusion.
My Core Belief
My Core Belief
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University of Maryland University College
Pro:600 9046 Communicating, Problem Solving, and Leading in Professional Fields (2221)
Theresa Lechton
17 January 2022
My Core Belief
Throughout my educational and professional experiences, I have always prided myself on the core value of integrity. Integrity is the virtue of being honest, trustworthy, and having strong moral principles (Dunn, 2009). Having integrity implies that you know what is right and wrong, and people with integrity reliably do the right thing. I always admire any person with integrity since they possess a moral compass that does not waver. For me, integrity is internally based on the moral code of ethics that defines my brand. Having integrity has served me incredibly well in school and the workplace.
Having integrity as my core belief has significantly benefited me in school. I have always been practicing academic integrity ever since I joined the school. By definition, academic integrity refers to pursuing scholarly activity in an honest, open, and responsible way. As part of learning, we have many assignments and exams to complete. These exams and assignments are intended to assist learners in understanding their subject by requiring them to showcase how well they have engaged with and understood the materials covered in class through completing assessment tasks. I ensure that I do not practice any form of academic dishonesty, such as copying and paraphrasing my coursemates’ assignments. Some students think that copying their peers’ works is an easy way to complete their assignments. As such, they end up not completing their own assignments. To me, this is dishonesty, and my virtue of integrity can never allow me to practice such behaviors. Academic integrity has helped me understand the class content more. It has also made it much easier to study for my exams. Also, having integrity in school has allowed me to make trustworthy bonds with my tutors, peers, and everyone else around me.
Additionally, integrity has benefited me in my workplace. This quality has enabled me to build trust with my employer and workmates. Ever since my employer noted my integrity, they have also trusted my work and always considered me as a responsible person. They respect me for that, and I have been promoted occasionally as everyone trusts me and considers me capable of completing assigned tasks and meeting goals on time. I have also received positive comments from my supervisors, who enjoy working with me as they do not have to push me to do what is expected. My professional integrity has also benefitted the organizations have worked for. It has allowed me to work collaboratively with my colleagues, which has improved overall organizational performance and customers satisfaction.
Overall, integrity is a virtue everyone should practice. I have personally enjoyed its benefits. Academic integrity has made my learning experience fun and satisfying and has allowed me to get good grades in my exams. This has been achieved by ensuring that I complete all my class assignments and projects and adhering to the school rules and regulations. On the other hand, professional integrity has enabled me to become a trusted employee and build healthy relationships with my employers and colleagues.
References
Dunn, C. P. (2009). Integrity matters. International Journal of Leadership Studies, 5(2), 102-125.
My community has a variety of people from different backgrounds
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My community has a variety of people from different backgrounds. This is normally the cause of conflict due to different ideologies. America has a history of racism and stereotyping of cultures. This has led to the divide of its nationals in all aspects of life. As a student, I have been taught to fight for what I think is write and respect people with different views. This quality has been helpful for my relationship with the surrounding environment due to the removal of social barriers. Due to my ability to cope with different situations, I have been able to turn negative situations into positive situations. This in turn has improved my chances and opportunities in regard to my future success. It is difficult to maintain this dynamic due to the variety of uncontrollable circumstances. When the odds are against me I learn from the situation and try again so that I can achieve my goals.
Question Two
If I had the opportunity to found my own college, I would ensure that students receive the best form of education. This is not easy to achieve due to the high standards required to make this possible. In order for the college to be a success, the subjects need to be reflective of the goals and objectives set by the school. All topics are essential for the growth and development of students. The topic that I would ensure is part and parcel of the school curriculum is Social Ethics. Social ethics involves leaning about different cultures and societies so as to improve relations in the community. Having ethics is an essential quality to posses as a member of the community. The present society is prone to a number of injustices due to the lack of regard for the value life. Most people have at one point or another fallen victim to the cruelty of people in influential positions. This as a result has forced a majority of the society to succumb to the corrupt nature of their neighbours. For the country to move forward, individuals need to be educated on the significance of social ethics. This can only be effective if students are trained at an early age.
Question Three
A community consists of the gathering or coexisting of people who share the same goals and objectives in life. This however is not the case in a more complex population due to the different races, creeds and social classes. Communities have both similarities and differences due to the difference of opinions. Communities continue to change due to the change in the cultural ideologies. This in turn affects the perception of equity amongst members of the community. Equity involves providing justice and fairness for all citizens in society. This is unfortunately not the case in that a majority of the population is treated unfairly on a daily basis. The lack of equity in the community is felt through the improper distribution of resources by those in power. A community that achieves this element would improve the social, political, environmental and economic condition of its citizens. Equity for all is ideal so as reduce the amount of corruption, insecurity and unemployment in the country. This as a result will motivate all citizens to strive so as to achieve a better life for the future.