My Moral Reasoning assignment says to select one of the age groups I chose in week 6: Middle Childhood (6-10).
Then says: Decide on child's age, what level and stage he or she is at developmentally, and list some characteristics demonstrating the nature of the stage.
The age I chose was 9 years of age, the level and stage I chose were both 1. What I don't understand and probably sounds silly but does it mean that I have to explain the stage I chose, and the moral reasoning the child has at that age?
Yes. You understand the question correctly.
Thank You.
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Yes, you are correct. Your assignment is asking you to explain the stage of development and the moral reasoning of a child in the age group of middle childhood (6-10), specifically at the age of 9 years.
To fulfill this task, you will need to provide information on two aspects:
1. The stage of development: In this context, the stage refers to the broader phase of cognitive and moral development that a child at the age of 9 is likely to be in. You mentioned that you selected stage 1, so you will need to explain what stage 1 represents in your chosen framework of moral development.
2. Moral reasoning characteristics: Once you have determined the stage of development, you should identify and list the characteristics that are associated with that stage. These characteristics will demonstrate the nature of the stage and how it relates to moral reasoning. For example, you can discuss how a child at this stage may develop a sense of right and wrong based on external rules and authorities, or how they may start to consider fairness and equality in their decision-making.
To complete the assignment, it would be helpful to consult the materials provided in your course, such as textbooks or lecture notes, to understand the specific theoretical framework you are using to define the stages of moral development. This will ensure that you accurately describe the chosen stage and connect it to the moral reasoning characteristics of a child at the age of 9.