The Evolution of Self-Authorship

1. The Evolution of Self-Authorship Marcia Baxter Magolda Miami University baxtermb@muohio.edu January 19, 2007

2. Integrated Model of Contemporary College Learning Outcomes Baxter Magolda, M. B., & King, P. M. (Eds.). (2004). Learning partnerships: Theory and models of practice to educate for self-authorship. Sterling,VA: Stylus.

3. Developmental Foundations of Learning Outcomes Baxter Magolda, M. B., & King, P. M. (Eds.). (2004). Learning partnerships: Theory and models of practice to educate for self-authorship. Sterling,VA: Stylus.

4. Following External Formulas • Believe authority’s plans; how “you” know • Define self through external others • Act in relationships to acquire approval Baxter Magolda, M. B. (2001). Making their own way: Narratives for transforming higher education to promote self-development. Sterling, VA.: Stylus.

5. Crossroads • Question plans; see need for own vision • Realize dilemmas of external self-definition; see need for internal identity • Realize dilemmas of external approval; see need to bring self to relationship Baxter Magolda, M. B. (2001). Making their own way: Narratives for transforming higher education to promote self-development. Sterling, VA.: Stylus.

6. Authoring One’s Own Life • Choose own beliefs; how I know in context of external knowledge claims • Choose own values, identity in context of external forces • Act in relationships to be true to self; mutually negotiating how needs are met Baxter Magolda, M. B. (2001). Making their own way: Narratives for transforming higher education to promote self-development. Sterling, VA.: Stylus.

7. Learning Partnerships Model Challenge Portray Knowledge as Complex & Socially Constructed Internal Belief System Self is Central to Knowledge Construction Internal Identity Validate Learners’ Capacity to Know Learning Partnership Situate Learning in Learner’s Experience Share Authority & Expertise Mutual Relationships Define Learning as Mutually Constructing Meaning Support Baxter Magolda, M. B., & King, P. M. (Eds.). (2004). Learning partnerships: Theory and models of practice to educate for self-authorship. Sterling,VA: Stylus.

8. SIS Four-Year Writing Curriculum Challenge Interdisciplinary inquiry & scholarship; senior thesis Internal Belief System Identify own position on a topic Internal Identity Atmosphere of trust and honesty Learning Partnership Experientially-based assignments, action-based pedagogy Exchange, assess, and implement feedback Mutual Relationships Regular revisions & collaborative work Support Baxter Magolda, M. B., & King, P. M. (Eds.). (2004). Learning partnerships: Theory and models of practice to educate for self-authorship. Sterling,VA: Stylus.

9. Casa de la Solidaridad Challenge Praxis course integrates learning from field placement in poor community Internal Belief System Sustained individual & communal reflection Internal Identity Staff support, community living, pedagogy Learning Partnership 6 courses integrate subject with field placement Living-learning community Mutual Relationships Mutual relationships with Casa community and Salvadorians Support Baxter Magolda, M. B., & King, P. M. (Eds.). (2004). Learning partnerships: Theory and models of practice to educate for self-authorship. Sterling,VA: Stylus.

10. College Student Personnel Masters Program Challenge Integration of theory, inquiry & practice; creative controversy Internal Belief System Value self-reflection, self-authorship Internal Identity View learners as intellectual partners Learning Partnership Educator-learner partnership Learner experience & values as context for learning Mutual Relationships Network of challenge & support; inclusiveness Support Baxter Magolda, M. B., & King, P. M. (Eds.). (2004). Learning partnerships: Theory and models of practice to educate for self-authorship. Sterling,VA: Stylus.

11. Assessing Learning Goals & Learners’ Capacities for Self-Authorship • Select a context. • Identify learning goals in this context. • What self-authorship capacities do the learning goals require of learners? • What assumptions do learners hold about knowledge, self, & relationships? • Identify consistencies & discrepancies between learning goals & learner capacities. Baxter Magolda, M. B., & King, P. M. (Eds.). (2004). Learning partnerships: Theory and models of practice to educate for self-authorship. Sterling,VA: Stylus.

12. Designing Learning Partnerships • Outline the developmental “curriculum” - how can learning & developmental goals be translated into steps over time? • Address the three LPM assumptions. • Address the three LPM principles. • How does this plan effect the consistencies & discrepancies noted in assessment? • Outline plan to evaluate effectiveness. Baxter Magolda, M. B., & King, P. M. (Eds.). (2004). Learning partnerships: Theory and models of practice to educate for self-authorship. Sterling,VA: Stylus.