ERIC Number: EJ1454990
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Dec
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1052-2891
EISSN: EISSN-1536-0717
New Developments in Transformative Learning
New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n184 p20-29 2024
Rooted in nearly five decades of scholarly research, transformative learning theory explores how individuals construct and reinterpret their experiences, leading to profound change. This chapter delves into the foundational principles of transformative learning within adult education, highlighting its significance and broad applications. It starts with a definition of transformative learning, moves through traditional perspectives, reviews effective practices, addresses critiques, and calls for a unified theory and metatheory. It concludes with an overview of recent scholarly contributions. The chapter outlines the evolving nature of transformative learning, emphasizing its theoretical developments and the ongoing efforts to synthesize various perspectives. As the field progresses, the pivotal role of transformative learning in fostering deep and meaningful change in adult education is continually reinforced.
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Adult Education, Educational History, Instructional Effectiveness, Higher Education, Educational Development, Social Action, Context Effect, Global Approach, Cultural Influences, Evaluation, Technology, Emotional Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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