My Learning Journey

2. A part of me makes up my role
relations from the following:
• Role identity
• Interpersonal relations
• Identity commitment
• Identity salience
Forte, G. J. (Jan 31, 2012). Stryker’s Identity Theory. [Lecture notes]. Immaculata
University, Immaculata, PA.

3. • I am a mother, a partner, a
sister, a daughter, and an aunt
• I am a
friend, student, graduate, associa
te and neighbor
• I have a countless number of
roles depending on who I interact
with

4. • Creative • Always striving for the
• Artistic best
• Ambitious • Loyal to the deserving
• Conscience • Find the logic
• Organized • Ability to sort for an
• Helpful resolution quickly
• Fun • Steadfast in a crisis

5. • Bronfenbrenner claims that roles are
enhanced through patterns and relationships
between me and others
• The behaviors that I exhibit in an
interpersonal relationship are consistent with
my role expectations
• I have the ability to exercise these powers
when necessary; and change roles to
accommodate the situation
Forte, G. J. (Jan 31, 2012). Bronfenbrenner’s Roles [Lecture notes]. Immaculata
University, Immaculata, PA.
Forte, G. J. (Jan 31, 2012). Stryker’s Identity Theory. [Lecture notes]. Immaculata
University, Immaculata, PA.

6. • Through Erikson’s Eight Stages of
Development theory, I have realized
different experiences throughout my life
• From young adult through adulthood, many
events have shaped who I am, and have
affected my personality, perception and
identity
• I believe that sense of self is achieved at
every stage as you continually learn from
mistakes and achievements
Forte, G. J. (Jan 24, 2012). Erikson’s Eight Stages of Development. [Lecture
notes]. Immaculata University, Immaculata, PA.

7. • By using autonomous thinking, I have
developed values and purpose
• From critical thinking, I act on my beliefs
• My Frame of Reference (FoR) helps me to
make decisions for the basis of my belief
system
• My Habits of Mind (HoM) also assists in
decision-making
Mezirow, J. (1998). On critical thinking. Adult Education Quarterly 48(3)

8. • Disorienting dilemmas during different
stages of my life
• Stop and assess the situation
• Be fully aware of mistakes, as well as
achievements
• Challenging me to take a stand in my belief
system
• Being honest with myself
Merriam, S. B. (2004). The role of cognitive development in Mezirow’s transformational learning
theory. Adult Education Quarterly 55(1), 60-68.

9. • Much more informed – learned from mistakes, but not afraid to make them
• Not settling for anything – always wanting to make things better
• Reaching my goals and dreams – even exceeding them
• Never satisfied by receiving “NO” for an answer
• In the prime of my life, will keep reaching for the STARS! … and looking forward
to the next 45 years!