Foundations for Young Adult Success developmental framework¶

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Description¶

A developmental framework (Nagaoka, Farrington, Ehrlich, & Heath, 2015) that the author uses to organize how settings influence character development. The article states it proposes that "10 particular 'developmental experiences,' specific opportunities provided for young people to act and reflect, are key mechanisms whereby settings influence the development of character." The framework links these experiences to three outcomes: agency, an integrated identity, and a set of competencies supporting success in young adulthood.

Design Implications¶

Context¶

Requirements¶

• Settings must provide specific opportunities for young people to act and reflect

Constraints¶

Target Learners¶

• children and adolescents
• young adults

Target Learning Objectives¶

• character development
• agency
• integrated identity
• competencies for young adult success

Claims¶

• Ten developmental experiences are proposed as key mechanisms whereby settings influence character development [+W]

Related Theories¶

• Developmental relationships: experiences shape development most within strong, supportive, sustained relationships with adults and peers

Examples¶

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Key Sources¶

• Key Questions: How might learning environments "build character" in children and youth?. (2017). Journal of Character Education. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED