1. Ahmet Aksoy, M.A. Certified Advisor Northeast Lakeview College
The Holistic Approach to Educating Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Student
Ahmet Aksoy, M.A.
Certified Advisor
Northeast Lakeview College
18th Annual Texas Language Education Research Conference
The University of Texas at San Antonio

2. Chickering’s Theory of Identity Development
In 1969, Arthur W. Chickering published Education and Identity explaining his theory of Identity development.
Focuses on seven vectors that contribute to the development of identity:
Developing Competence
Managing Emotions
Moving through autonomy toward independence
Developing mature interpersonal relationship
Establishing Identity
Developing Purpose
Developing Integrity

3. Purpose?

4. Developing Competence
Intellectual
Interpersonal
Physical

5. Managing Emotions

6. Moving Through Autonomy Toward Independence
Emotional
Instrumental

7. Developing Mature Interpersonal Relationship
Tolerance and appreciation of differences.
Capacity for intimacy.

8. Establishing Identity

9. Developing Purpose

10. Developing Integrity

11. Contact Info: Ahmet Aksoy, M.A.