The document is a presentation by Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee on identity development. It includes an agenda covering topics like identity development theory, models of identity development, racial and ethnic identity and schools. It discusses exercises on understanding identities and exploring identity development models. The presentation provides resources on research and theories related to racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation and other identity development.

1. I Learned Who I Was When…
Identity Development
The Madeira School
Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee
Seattle Girls’ School
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2. Agenda
 Identity Development
 Exercise: Up-Downs
 Theory: Models of Identity Development
 Exercise: ID Theory Jigsaw
 Racial and Ethnic Identity and Schools
 So What? Now What?
 Resources
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3. Identity Development
 What is it?
 What are the
various dimensions
of identity?
 Why identity
development?
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4. Exercise: Up-Downs
• Stand proudly for your group
• Stand for as many groups
within one category
as applies to you
• If you are not standing,
cheer and applaud
the people who are
National Coalition Building Institute, Seattle Chapter, “Building Bridges Workshop,” Adapted by Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee
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5. Process Break: Up-Downs
How did it feel to
stand and claim your
identities and
experiences? To be
applauded for them?
To applaud others for
their identities and
their experiences?
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6. Racial and Ethnic Identity
Development Models
• All Models Have Some
Value
• All Models Have Some
Limitations
• Models Are Linear;
Experiences Are Not
• Models Can Extend
Beyond Group
Defined
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7. Exercise:
Identity Development Theory Jigsaw
• Please read one of the I.D.
models – preferably for one of
your own identities, but not
necessarily.
• Teach others in your group about
the theory, what you found
interesting, its relationship to
your own identity journey, or
how you see this identity group
experience the school.
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8. Identity Development and Schools
 Identity Frames
 Intractability
 Co-Authorship of Identity
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9. R.T. Carter’s Model:
Racial Identity and
Social Interactions
 Parallel
 Regressive
 Crossed
 Progressive
 Symbiotic
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10. Effect of Varying Identifications
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11. Orientations Toward Ethnic Identity
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12. So What? Now What?
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13. Final Questions or Comments?
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14. Resources
• Carlos H. Arce, “A Reconsideration of Chicano Culture
and Identity”
• Atkinson, Morten, & Sue, “Racial/Cultural Identity
Development Model (R/CID)”
• Mindy Bingham and Sandy Stryker, “Socioemotional
Development for Girls”
• Vivienne Cass, “Homosexual identity formation: Testing a
theoretical model”
• William Cross, Shades of Black: Diversity in African
American Identity”
• Anthony D’Augelli, “ Identity development and sexual
orientation: Toward a model of lesbian, gay, and
bisexual development”
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15. Resources
• Erik Erikson, “Eight Stages of Man”
• J. E. Helms, Various Publications on Racial and Ethnic
Identity Development
• Allan G. Johnson, Privilege, Power, and Difference
• Jean Kim, “Processes of Asian American Identity
Development”
• James Maricia, “Four Ego and Identity Statuses”
• Suzanne Kobasa Ouellette, “The Three C’s of Hardiness”
• Michael J Nakkula and Eric Toshalis, Understanding
Youth.
• Jean S. Phinney, “Ethnic Identity in Adolescents and
Adults: Review of the Research”
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16. Resources
• Ponterotto & Pederso, Preventing Prejudice
• Maria P. P. Root, Various Works on Multiracial Identity
• Patricia Romney, Karlene Ferron, and Jennifer Hill,
“Measuring the Success of Diversity Directors in
Independent Schools”
• Pedro Ruiz, “Latino/a Identity Development Model”
• Chalmer E. Thompson and Robert T. Carter, Racial
Identity Theory
• Alex Wilson, “How We Find Ourselves: Identity
Development and Two Spirit People”
• Christine J. Yeh, “The Collectivistic Nature of Identity
Development Among Asian-American College
Students”
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17. Gender Specific Resources
• American Association of University Women. (1991).
Shortchanging girls, shortchanging America.
Washington, DC: AAUW.
• Borysenko, J. (1997). A woman's book of life : The biology,
psychology, and spirituality of the feminine life cycle.
New York: Putnam Publishing Group.
• Covey, S., Merrill, A. R., & Merrill, R. (1994). First Things
First: To live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy. New
York: Simon & Schuster.
• Dale, M. (1995). Body and self : An exploration of early
female development. New York: Jason Aronson.
• Huitt, W. (1997). Recommended books related to the
growth, development, and socialization of girls and
women. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University.
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18. Presenter Information
Rosetta Eun Ryong Lee
6th Faculty and
Professional Outreach
Seattle Girls’ School
2706 S Jackson Street
Seattle WA 98144
(206) 709-2228 x 1620
rlee@seattlegirlsschool.org
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