Chickering’s Theory
- Description of the theory
- Literature Review
- Case study
- Application
- Discussion
FOUNDATIONAL THEORIES - Foundations of Student Development Theory
- Chickering’s Theory of Identity Development
- Schlossberg’s Transition Theory
- Mental Health & Ability
WELLNESS THEORIES - Women’s Ways of Knowing
- Ecology Theory
- Kolb’s Theory of Learning
DIVERSITY & IDENTITY THEORIES - Social Identity Development
- Individual Diversity Development
- Gender Identity Development
- Sexual Orientation Development
ETHICAL & RELIGIOUS THEORIES - Gender Identity Development
- Sexual Orientation Identity Development
- Social Identity Development
Find a story of a student that illustrates this theory. This can be found in a movie or a documentary (i.e. Precious), a novel (i.e., Hope in the Unseen), or even a periodical (like a newspaper or magazine article). Describe this student’s story and explain how it illustrates your chosen theory.
APPLICATION 8
Based on your understanding of this theory, how can professionals in higher education meet the needs of students they serve whom are going through this process of development.
DISCUSSION 8
What are your concluding thoughts about this theory? Does it seem to accurately describe the process of development for applicable students? Why or why not? How does this theory reflect current events in our society? How might this theory be more or less applicable to students over the next 20 years?
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