Coles, Robert.
Erik Erikson: The Growth of His Work
. Boston: Little, Brown, & Co., 1970.
Chapters V, VI, and VII are especially helpful in teaching Erikson’s theory.
Erikson, Erik.
Childhood and Society
. New York: W. W. Norton & Co., 1964.
Since this book originally explained the development of his theory of the eight stages, it is excellent background reading for teachers. Some advanced students might be interested in reading “The Case of Jean” in conjunction with the “Trust-Mistrust” stage.
Erikson, Erik.
Identity: Youth and Crisis
. New York: W. W. Norton & Co., 1968.
Chapter III will be the teacher’s text for this course. It is a must! Erikson explains how all of the life crises relate to the growth of an identity.
