ERIC Number: ED629033
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 11
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(Non)Preparation to Live in Another Country: Cross-Cultural Experiences as Precursors of Transformative Learning among Nigerian Immigrants in Italy
Olatunji, Taiwo Isaac; Fedeli, Monica
Commission for International Adult Education, Paper presented at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) Commission for International Adult Education (CIAE) Annual Pre-Conference (71st, Milwaukee, WI, Oct 10-11, 2022)
Migration is a significant life event that usually triggers cross-cultural preparedness and the need for learning, even transformative learning. This exploratory study answers two research questions: How do Nigerian immigrants describe their preparedness for cross-cultural transition in Italy? What are the indications of transformative learning processes and outcomes in the immigrants' narrations? Emerging results from six semi-structured interviews with six Nigerian immigrants in Italy are presented. Narratives and themes from the interviews showed evidence of preparation (nonlearning and learning) as well as nonpreparation for cross-cultural transition among the immigrants. Participants' preparedness was associated with their motivation to emigrate, cross-cultural experiences, and proficiency in the Italian language. Also, their cross-cultural experiences pointed to different aspects in processes and outcomes of transformative learning. Disorienting dilemmas of individual participants were identified. The study concluded a further inquiry could show how Nigerian immigrants' cross-cultural transition leads to various outcomes of transformative learning. [For full proceedings, see ED628982.]
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Immigrants, Cultural Differences, Foreign Countries, Cultural Awareness, Acculturation, Learning Processes, Personal Narratives, Correlation, Language Proficiency, Italian, Second Language Learning, Outcomes of Education, Motivation, Immigration, Public Policy, Barriers, Psychological Patterns, Second Language Instruction
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Nigeria; Italy
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