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Student development in college theory, research, and practice

The second edition of Student Development in College offers higher education professionals a clear understanding of the developmental challenges facing today's college students. Thoroughly revised and updated, this edition includes new integrative theories of student development, expanded cover...

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Main Authors: Evans, Nancy J. 1947- (Author), Forney, Deanna S. 1947- (Author), Guido, Florence M. (Author), Patton, Lori D. (Author), Renn, Kristen A. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco Jossey-Bass [2010]
Edition:Second edition
Series:Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Subjects:
College student development programs > United States
College students > United States > Psychology
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Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1. Understanding and using student development theory.
  • Definitions and historical roots of student development
  • Using student development theory
  • pt. 2. Foundational theories.
  • Psychosocial identity development
  • Chickering's theory of identity development
  • Perry's theory of intellectual and ethical development
  • Moral development theory
  • Later cognitive structural theories
  • Kolb's theory of experiential learning
  • pt. 3. Integrative theories.
  • Ecological approaches to college student development
  • Development of self-authorship
  • Development of faith and spirituality
  • Schlossberg's transition theory
  • pt. 4. Social identity development.
  • Social identity: concepts and overview
  • Racial identity development
  • Ethnic identity and acculturation
  • Multiracial identity development
  • Sexual identity development
  • Gender and gender identity development
  • pt. 5. Concluding reflections.
  • Using theories in combination
  • Final thoughts and future directions.

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