Handout - Orders of Consciousness

Robert Kegan’s Orders of ConsciousnessObjectivesParticipants will construct definitions of “worldview” and “meaning-making” from the subject-object perspective.Participants will compare and contrast Robert Kegan’s orders of consciousness.Participants will discuss possible ways to help others move from one order to the next and support others in overwhelming situations.Construct a definition for the following key terms:Subject: ______________________________________________________________________Object: _______________________________________________________________________Worldview: ____________________________________________________________________Meaning-making: _______________________________________________________________Write key words for each order of consciousness in the concentric circles belowHow can we use this information to challenge and support others?Transformational Learning/Teaching PracticesSupport of OthersSelf-ReflectionI think I am (at/between) the ______________ order of consciousness. Because _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Resources to learn more about the orders of consciousness and transformational learning:Brookfield, S. (2010). Developing critical thinking: Challenging adults to explore alternative ways of thinking and acting. San Francisco: Josey-Bass Publishers.Kegan, R. (1982). The evolving self. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Kegan, R. (1994). In over our heads: The mental demands of modern life. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press. Ketcham, S. (2008). A question of capacity: Can adolescents practice discernment?. Journal of Youth Ministry, 6(2), 11-29. Retrieved from Academic Search Complete database.Marienau, C., & Segal, J. (2006). Parents as developing adult learners. Child Welfare, 85(5), 767-784. Retrieved from MEDLINE with Full Text databaseMerriam, S., Caffarella, R, & Baumgartner, L. (2007). Learning in adulthood: A comprehensive guide, third edition. San Francisco, CA: Josey-Bass.Mezirow, J. (1997). Transformative learning: Theory to practice. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 74, 5-12.