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Transformative learning
About: Transformative learning is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 14321 publications have been published within this topic receiving 255793 citations. The topic is also known as: Transrormative learning.
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03 Sep 1991
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discuss the dynamics of learning and make meaning through reflection, making meaning through reflection, and perspective transformation, how learning leads to change, and how to foster transformative adult learning.
Abstract: 1. Making Meaning: The Dynamics of Learning. 2. Meaning Perspectives: How We Understand Experience. 3. Intentional Learning: A Process of Problem Solving. 4. Making Meaning Through Reflection. 5. Distorted Assumptions: Uncovering Errors in Learning. 6. Perspective Transformation: How Learning Leads to Change. 7. Fostering Transformative Adult Learning.
6,291 citations
TL;DR: The conclusion is that blended learning is consistent with the values of traditional higher education institutions and has the proven potential to enhance both the effectiveness and efficiency of meaningful learning experiences.
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to provide a discussion of the transformative potential of blended learning in the context of the challenges facing higher education. Based upon a description of blended learning, its potential to support deep and meaningful learning is discussed. From here, a shift to the need to rethink and restructure the learning experience occurs and its transformative potential is analyzed. Finally, administrative and leadership issues are addressed and the outline of an action plan to implement blended learning approaches is presented. The conclusion is that blended learning is consistent with the values of traditional higher education institutions and has the proven potential to enhance both the effectiveness and efficiency of meaningful learning experiences.
3,459 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors argue that critical and autonomous thinking must take precedence over the uncritical assimilation of knowledge, and that transformative learning is a route to the development of critical thinking.
Abstract: Critical and autonomous thinking must take precedence over the uncritical assimilation of knowledge. Transformative learning is a route to the development of critical thinking.
3,354 citations
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28 Nov 2000
TL;DR: This paper revisited research, theory and policy in bilingual education - evaluating the credibility of empirical data challenging the discourse of disempowerment through critical dialogue transformative pedagogy, and the nature of language proficiency: language proficiency in academic contexts.
Abstract: Part 1 Theory as dialogue: issues and contexts language interaction in the classroom - from coercive to collaborative relations of power. Part 2 The nature of language proficiency: language proficiency in academic contexts critiques of the conversational/academic language proficiency distinction assessing second language proficiency among adults dilemmas of inclusion. Part 3 From bilingual education to transformative pedagogy: the threshold and interdependence hypotheses revisited research, theory and policy in bilingual education - evaluating the credibility of empirical data challenging the discourse of disempowerment through critical dialogue transformative pedagogy.
3,338 citations
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06 Dec 1999
TL;DR: In this article, the authors explore the social origins of the real and the good grounding dialogogues on social construction from deconstruction to reconstruction, from "what is" to "what could be" together.
Abstract: CHAPTER 1: SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION - FROM "WHAT IS" TO "WHAT COULD BE" Together We Construct our Worlds The Social Origins of the Real and the Good Grounding Dialogues on Social Construction From Deconstruction to Reconstruction Reflective Pragmatism: The Working Vocabularies of the World CHAPTER 2: CONSTRUCTING THE REAL AND THE GOOD The Language We Live By Everyday Conversation: The Power of the Unremarkable Institutional Realities: Foucault on Power Identity Politics: To Be or Not To Be CHAPTER 3: HORIZONS OF HUMAN ENQUIRY From Empiricism to Constructionism Research Traditions in Transformation Discourse Study: Exploring Constructed Worlds Imagination in Action: Qualitative Enquiry CHAPTER 4: THE RELATIONAL SELF Generative Theory Individualism: Separation and its Discontents Self as Relationship: First Steps Self as Relationship: The Emerging Vision Mind as Relational Action Multi-Being: What Shall We Become Together? CHAPTER 5: DIALOGUE - CONFLICT AND TRANSFORMATION Exploring Dialogue: Key Concepts Dialogue and Difference Toward Transformative Dialogue CHAPTER 6: EDUCATION AS RELATIONAL PROCESS Knowledge as Socially Constructed Education as Relational Process The Challenge of Student Evaluation CHAPTER 7: THE HELPING PROFESSIONS - CO-CONSTRUCTION IN ACTION Therapy as Social Construction Collaborative Means to Human Well-being Meaning and Medicine CHAPTER 8: MAKING MEANING IN ORGANIZATIONS Organizing Through Language Relational Organizing: Key to the Future The Organization as System CHAPTER 9: SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION IN QUESTION Realism: "But there is a World Out There!" The Challenge of Moral Relativism Missing Ingredients: The Body and Power The Challenge of Moral Relativism
3,331 citations