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The Anti-Racism Experiment That Transformed an Oprah Show Audience

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How would you feel if you were treated differently simply based on the color of your skin? Jane Elliott gave ‘The Oprah Show’ audience members a chance to experience racism firsthand when she divided them into two groups: those who have blue eyes and those with brown eyes. The blue-eyes group was discriminated against while the people with brown eyes were catered to.

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The Content Model was developed using research on job and organizational analysis. It embodies a view that reflects the character of occupations (via job-oriented descriptors) and people (via worker-oriented descriptors). The Content Model also allows occupational information to be applied across jobs, sectors, or industries (cross-occupational descriptors) and within occupations (occupational-specific descriptors).

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Stage 1 - Impulsive mind (early childhood)

Stage 2 - Imperial mind (adolescence, 6% of adult population)

Stage 3 - Socialized mind (58% of the adult population)

Stage 4 - Self-Authoring mind (35% of the adult population)

Stage 5 - Self-Transforming mind (1% of the adult population)

I focus on Stages 2-5, because they're most applicable to adult development. Most of the time we're in transition between stages and/or behave at different stages with different people (i.e. Stage 3 with a partner, Stage 4 with a coworker).

The 'goal' is to pay attention to which stage we are at, when and with who. Only then can we deliberately work to change our perspective, thoughts, feelings and actions.

Notice as you transition to new stages what was once subject becomes object.

Stage 2 - The Imperial Mind (6 years - adolescence, some adults)

Stage 2 used to include only adolescents, but many adults never get past this stage. I feel like we all know a person who falls into this category.

In Stage 2, the emphasis on one's own needs, interests and agendas is primary.

Relationships are transactional. Stage 2 individuals view people as a means to get their own needs met, as opposed to a shared internal experience (how we feel about each other). They care about how others perceive them, but only because those perceptions may have concrete consequences for them. For example, when Stage 2 friends do not lie to each other, it is because of a fear of the consequences or retaliation, not because they value honesty and transparency in a relationship.

Moreover, individuals follow along with rules, philosophies, movements or ideologies because of external rewards or punishments, not because they truly believe in them. For example, a person in Stage 2 won't cheat because they're scared of the consequences, not because it goes against their personal values.

Stage 3: The Socialized Mind (most adults)

Most of us are in this stage.

In Stage 3, external sources shape our sense of self and understanding of the world.

Whereas in Stage 2 the most important things were our personal needs and interests, in Stage 3 the most important things are the ideas, norms and beliefs of the people and systems around us (i.e. family, society, ideology, culture, etc. ).

For the first time we begin experience ourselves as a function of how others experience us. For example, we take an external view of our ourselves ("They'll think I look stupid") and make it part of our internal experience ("I am stupid").
More characteristics:

We get our thoughts, beliefs, morals (what we know to be true) from external sources.

We take too much personal responsibility for how other people experience us. As a result we spend too much energy trying to avoid hurting other people's' feelings.

We look for external validation to derive our sense of self. For example, a student doesn't know whether he has successfully mastered a subject until he sees his grade on a test; an executive doesn't know whether a particular meeting was successful or not until her colleagues tell her it was.

We don't have an independent, strong sense of self. When there is a conflict between important ideologies, institutions, or people, we have a hard time answering the question: what do I want? We're too busy focused on others' expectations or societal roles.

We no longer view other people as a means to an end. We can internalize others' perspectives and actually care about others' opinions of us - not just with regards to the consequences of those opinions. For example: I care that you're angry with me because I care about you and our relationship, not just because if you're angry then you won't invite me to your party.

For example, with regards to cheating:

For many people, social maturity seems to stop here. However, the potential for continued development continues onwards and upwards.

Stage 4 - The Self Authoring Mind

According to Kegan, about 35% of adults live at this stage.
In Stage 4, we can define who we are, and not be defined by other people, our relationships or the environment.
We understand that we are a person, with thoughts, feelings and beliefs that are independent from the standards and expectations of our environment. We can now distinguish the opinions of others from our own opinions to formulate our own "seat of judgment". We become consumed with who we are - this is the kind of person I am, this is what I stand for.

We develop an internal sense of direction and the capacity to create and follow our own course.
More characteristics:

We can question expectations and values, take stands, set limits, and solve problems with independent frames of mind.

We can explore other thoughts and feelings, creating our own sense of authority or voice.

We can take responsibility for our own inner states and emotions - "I feel angry because I interpret what you did as a violation of important values of mine, and if I interpreted your actions differently I might feel sad instead."

We generate our understanding of the world and are not unduly shaped by the context in which we find ourselves.

We realize that we're always changing, that who we are is something that we can still negotiate.

Stage 5 - The Interconnected Mind

Only 1% of adults reach Stage 5.

In Stage 5 one's sense of self is not tied to particular identities or roles, but is constantly created through the exploration of one's identities and roles and further honed through interactions with others.

This is similar to the Buddhist concept of an evolving self - a self that is in constant flux, ever changing.
More characteristics:

We are both self-authoring and willing to work with the authority of others. We can not only question authority, but also question ourselves.

We are no longer held prisoner by our own identity. We see the complexities of life, can expand who we are and be open to other possibilities - we are reinventing our identity. Our identity is limited - our circumstances in life will continuously change and our identity needs to change with it.

We can hold multiple thoughts and ideologies at once. We can understand things from many different perspectives.

Now that you've reviewed the stages, which Stage do you think you're at? And where would you like to be?

According to Kegan, we all believe we're in a higher stage than we are. So pay close attention to how you behave across contexts and with different people.

In Part 2 I review strategies for transitioning from Stage 2 or 3 to Stage 4 and Part 3 shares how to transition to Stage 5.

I started a monthly(ish) newsletter where I share more thoughts/ideas plus meaningful bits and pieces from the web. If you're interested in receiving it, you can subscribe here.

Thanks so much for reading!

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Part 1: How To Be An Adult- Kegan's Theory of Adult Development

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I'm not talking about buying guest towels or renters insurance. I'm talking about how we ought to be developing in adulthood. How should we perceive and engage with the world? Or handle conflict and...

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Through the Use of Mobile Technology

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Components of Successful Distance Learning Programs for Adult

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Components of Successful Distance Learning Programs for Adult

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English Language Learners

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Adapted from a learning style inventory created by Jeffrey Barsch, Ed.D.

Learning Styles Assessment provided by the Collaborative for Student Achievement, originally provided by Academic Advancement Center at Colorado State University

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Learning Styles Quiz - Collaborative for Student Achievement - Colorado State University - Fort Collins

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Adapted from a learning style inventory created by Jeffrey Barsch, Ed.D. Learning Styles Assessment provided by the Collaborative for Student Achievement, originally provided by Academic Advancement Center at Colorado State University

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15 Top Strategies for Teaching Adult Learners

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15 Top Strategies for Teaching Adult Learners

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University of San Diego - Professional & Continuing Education

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15 Top Strategies for Teaching Adult Learners [+ FAQs] – University of San Diego - Professional & Continuing Education

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15 Top Strategies for Teaching Adult Learners [+ FAQs]. Advance your career with professional and continuing education from the University of San Diego.

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This is a great webinar to attend !!

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Amplify's Science of Reading is for Everyone webinar series

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Watch on-demand presentations from Amplify's Science of Reading Is for Everyone webinar series to learn how the Science of Reading supports all students!

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Understanding the US Elections and how it works!!

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Best Fall Activities for Adults

My second favorite season after summer is fall how about you guys?

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“The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” —Dr. Seuss 

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“The more that you read, the more things you will know, the more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” —Dr. Seuss 

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I participated in a tabling event this weekend !! Got alot of information as well!!

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Never would have made it with him !! He believed in me and I believed in myself !! Nothing was going to hold me back Nothing!!

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Never would have made it with him !! He believed in me and I believed in myself !! Nothing was going to hold me back Nothing!!

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This is an amazing great song !! Please listen it will inspire you !!

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Never Would Have Made It (BMI Broadcast) [Live]

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Never Would Have Made It (BMI Broadcast) [Live]

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If you don't believe in yourself first , how can anyone make you believe.

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Sending love, care, understanding .

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As we grow as Facilitators and Educators stay true to your authentic self !!

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Make every rickety shack a center of learning

(~Mandela)

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