Learning As Transformation: Critical Perspectives on a Theory in Progress - Couverture rigide

Jack Mezirow And Associates

 
9780787948450: Learning As Transformation: Critical Perspectives on a Theory in Progress

Synopsis

"Provocative and illuminating, this book is a must read for adulteducators seeking to understand and facilitate transformationallearning. It showcases a stellar group of authors who not onlyengage each other and the reader in constructive discourse, but whoalso model the heart of the transformational learningprocess."
--Sharan B. Merriam, Department of Adult Education, University ofGeorgia

This volume continues the landmark work begun by Jack Mezirow overtwenty years ago--revealing the impact of transformative learningon the theory and practice of adult education. Top scholars andpractitioners review the core principles of transformation theory,analyze the process of transformative learning, describe differenttypes of learning and learners, suggest key conditions for sociallyresponsible learning, explore group and organizational learning,and present revelations from the latest research. They also sharereal-world examples drawn from their own experiences and assess theevolution of transformative learning in practice and philosophy.Learning as Transformation presents an intimate portrait of apowerful learning concept and invites educators, researchers, andscholars to consider the implications of transformative learning intheir own professional work.

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À propos de l?auteur

THE EDITOR

Jack Mezirow is emeritus professor of adult and continuing education at Teachers College, Columbia University. His previous books include Transformative Dimensions of Adult Learning, Fostering Critical Reflection in Adulthood, Last Gamble on Education, and others.

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