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Instructor:
Ms. M. Noakes
Child Development 131
Homework #1
Assignment #1
Reflection:
Socialization Experiences
Goal:
To evaluate the agents, methods, and outcomes of socialization for
a specific individual.
Directions:
You are to interview yourself
on your personal experience of being socialized within your family
system and community. Use the questions below as a guide to think
critically about the agents, methods, and outcomes you have
encountered as a developing child. Please write your paper using
the APA format. (See “Assignment #1 – Grading Rubric” listed under
Assignments for
grading standards). You may interview others who have knowledge
about your life’s events, but make sure to cite and reference
their input. Please use specific events
in your life to support your statements. Part I - Agents of Socialization
What values, norms, and practices were taught to
you by your family?
What skills, customs, and beliefs were taught to
your by your school experiences?
Give an example of how teaching methods
impacted your socialization.
What perspectives and information about the world
did you learn through your peers?
What types of models did the mass media
provide for you to emulate while during your “School Years?”
What community agencies provided support
to you or your family? How did they help in your development?
Part II – Methods of Socialization
What attachments did you develop as a
child and how did the attachment(s) with this person (people)
influence your socialization?
What is an example of operant methods of
socialization you experienced?
What is an example of observational methods
of socialization you experienced?
What is an example of cognitive methods of
socialization you experienced?
What types of sociocultural methods of
socialization (traditions, rituals, group pressure, conformity,
etc.) did you experience?
What is an example of apprenticeship methods
(guided participation) of socialization did you experience?
Part III – Outcomes of Socialization
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As a result of your socialization experiences,
briefly summarize your personal:
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Values
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Attitudes
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Motives and attributes
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Self-esteem
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Self-regulation / behavior
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Morals
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Gender role expectations
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Generally, would you consider your socialization
experiences positive or negative?
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Do you think the aims of socialization were
achieved including:
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Development of self-concept
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Enable self-regulation
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Empower achievement
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Learn appropriate social goals
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Use developmental skills (Havignhurst)
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Please type your paper as a
MICROSOFT WORD
DOCUMENT,
with 1” margins, using a 12 pt. Times New Roman font, and APA
format.
(See “Guide for Writing APA Style” listed under
Course Documents,
and
“Grading Rubric – Reflection: Socialization Experiences” listed
under
Assignments
for guidance).
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This is a
college level writing assignment. There should be NO
MECHANICAL ERRORS (spelling, grammar, structure, etc.).
If you are unsure of your writing skills, please use the college
Tutoring / Writing center. For information see:
http://www.cuyamaca.edu/ascc/Tutoring.asp
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Submit your
paper via the “Digital Drop Box” on the Blackboard web site by
the end of Week #6.
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El
Cajon, California 92019 