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- | Transformative learning theory is a [[learning_paradigms:humanism|humanist learning theory]] introduced by [[http://nlu.nl.edu/academics/cas/ace/resources/JackMezirow.cfm|Jack Mezirow]] in 1981(([[http://aeq.sagepub.com/content/32/1/3.abstract|Mezirow, J. D. A critical theory of adult learning and education. Adult Education Quarterly, 32(1), 3-24. 1981.]])). This theory does not address general aspects of learning, but rather //**transformative learning**// in adults: the learning that **strongly influences learner**, his **beliefs** and **values**. This kind of learning results in | + | Transformative learning theory is a [[learning_paradigms:humanism|humanist learning theory]] introduced by [[http://nlu.nl.edu/academics/cas/ace/resources/JackMezirow.cfm|Jack Mezirow]] in 1981(([[http://aeq.sagepub.com/content/32/1/3.abstract|Mezirow, J. D. A critical theory of adult learning and education. Adult Education Quarterly, 32(1), 3-24. 1981.]])). This theory does not address general aspects of learning, but rather //**transformative learning**// in adults: the learning that **strongly influences learner**, his **beliefs** and **values**. In this theory, |
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- | * "//new and revised interpretations of the meaning of an experience in the world.//"(([[http://doi.wiley.com/10.1002/ace.301|Taylor, Edward W. “Transformative learning theory.” New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education 2008, no. 119: 5-15. 2008.]])) | + | |
+ | * "learning is understood as the process of using a prior interpretation to construe a new or revised interpretation of the meaning of one’s experience in order to guide future action."(([[http://aeq.sagepub.com/content/46/3/158.short|Mezirow, Jack. “Contemporary Paradigms of Learning.” Adult Education Quarterly 46, no. 3: 158 -172, Spring 1996.]])) | ||
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- | Different authors suggested different roles of students and teachers during the transformative learning. The role of the students is mostly to take responsibility for their learning and creating a pleasant environment, and suggestions to the teachers generally refer to(([[http://www.ecolas.eu/content/images/Mezirow%20Transformative%20Learning.pdf|Mezirow, J. Transformative learning: Theory to practice. New directions for adult and continuing education, no. 74: 5–12, 1997.]])) | + | Different authors suggested different roles of students and teachers during the transformative learning. The role of the students is mostly to take responsibility for their learning and creating a pleasant environment, and suggestions to the teachers generally refer to(([[http://www.ecolas.eu/content/images/Mezirow%20Transformative%20Learning.pdf|Mezirow, J. Transformative learning: Theory to practice. New directions for adult and continuing education, no. 74: 5–12, 1997.]])): |
* creating a **safe environment** facilitating relationships characterized by **trust** and **care**, | * creating a **safe environment** facilitating relationships characterized by **trust** and **care**, |