Baxter-Magolda's Theory of Self-Authorship

Question 1

Kegan’s Theory

Answer 1

periods of stability and instability leading to ongoing construction and reconstruction of relationships with the person and environment

Question 2

Self-Authorship

Answer 2

the internal capacity to define one’s beliefs, identity, and social relations

Question 3

Three major questions

Answer 3

How do I know?
Who am I?
How do I want to construct relationships with others?

Question 4

Theory phases

Answer 4

1. Following Formulas
2. Crossroads
3. Becoming the Author of one’s own life
4. Internal foundation

Question 5

1. Following Formulas

Answer 5

pre-prescribed plan from others; dependent on others for values and identity

Question 6

2. Crossroads

Answer 6

unsatisfied with others’ plans for their life; want to explore own interests; weigh costs of disappointing others

Question 7

3. Becoming the Author of One’s Own Life

Answer 7

Choosing to follow own beliefs; realize and consider others’ perspectives; careful in making relationships

Question 8

4. Internal Foundation

Answer 8

Grounded in beliefs; act on feelings rationally; sense of responsibility; persevere through conflict

Question 9

Learning Partnerships Model

Answer 9

1. knowledge is complex and socially constructed
2. self is central to knowledge construction
3. Authority and expertise are share in the mutual construction of knowledge among peers

Question 10

Educational Practice that Encourages Self-Authorship

Answer 10

Validate learners’ capacity to know
Situate learning in the learners’ experience
Mutually construct meaning