Making of the system of identities of student as problem and aim

UDC 37.01:111

https://doi.org/10.20339/AM.10-19.019  

D.V. Lepeshev is deputy vice-rector for research and international cooperation at Abay Myrzakhmetov Kokshetau University, Republic of Kazakhstan e-mail: lepeshev75@inbox.ru

The analysis of social and psychological prerequisites of identity formation in students is presented. This problem is being discussed as complex and lasting process of ontogenesis. Each period of life has specific influence on the process of identity formation. Education is important aspect for coherent personality. Result of discussing related problematic are practical recommendation as to modification existing system of higher education on multiculturalism and integration.

Key words: identity, personality, ontogenesis, student, poli-cultural education, identification, multicultural education.

References

1. Abraham’s Vision. About Us — Educational Approach. 2012. URL: http://www .abrahamsvision.org/educational-approach.html
2. Cermak, M.J., Christiansen, J.A., Finnegan, A.C., Gleeson, A., White, S.K., Leach, D. K. Displacing Activism? The Impact of International Service Trips on Understandings of Social Change. Education, Citizenship and Social Justice. 2011. No. 6 (5). P. 5–19.
3. Cuhadar, E., Dayton, B. The Social Psychology of Identity and InterGroup Conflict: From Theory to Practice. International Studies Perspectives. 2011. No. 12. P. 273–93.
4. Fogelson, R.D. Person, self and identity. Some anthropological retrospects, circumspects and prospects. In: Psychosocial theories of Plenum Press. 2008. P. 115–132.
5. Marcia, J.E., Friedman, M. L. Ego identity status in college women. Journal of Personality. 2009. No. 38(2). Р. 249–263.
6. Silberman, M. Active Strategies. 101 Strategies to Teach Active Learning. Boston, London etc. 2012. Р. 2–3.
7. Tryfonas, P. Pedagogies of Difference: Rethinking Education for Social Justice. New York, 2010.
8. Wheeler, S.C., DeMarree, K.G. Multiple mechanisms of prime-to-behavior effects. Social and Personality Psychology Compass. 2009. No. 3. Р. 566–581.
9. Zuniga, X. Readings for Diversity and Social Justice. New York, 2010.