Making Their Own Way: Narratives for Transforming Higher Education to Promote Self-Development

Marcia B. Baxter Magolda; Marcia B. Baxter Magnolda

ISBN 10: 1579220355 / ISBN 13: 9781579220358

Published by Stylus Pub Llc, 2001

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Making Their Own Way: Narratives for Transforming Higher Education to Promote Self-Development
• Publisher: Stylus Pub Llc
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579220355
• ISBN 13: 9781579220358
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 1.45 pounds

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Synopsis

Baxter Magolda (Miami U., Ohio) conducted a longitudinal study of 101 college freshmen, beginning in 1986, to better understand learning and intellectual development during college. Her annual interviews with some of the students continued through their 20s; this work, which includes the stories of 39 of the participants, shows their transformation from external to internal self-definition, what Baxter Magolda calls "the crucial step in moving toward self-authorship" and fulfilling participation in society. From their stories, she draws lessons for educators to help improve the college experience and better prepare students for the complexities of contemporary life. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author

Marcia Baxter Magolda is Professor of Educational Leadership at Miami University, Ohio; a two-time winner of American College Personnel Association awards for outstanding research; and has served on the editorial boards of About Campus, The Journal of College Student Development, The Review of Higher Education, and the American Educational Research Journal.