Transformative Learning in Practice
Insights from Community, Workplace, and Higher Education
Published on 3. November 2009
336 pages
978-0-470-60543-1 (ISBN)
Description
Transformative learning is becoming influential in all areas of theeducational landscape. In Transformative Learning inPractice, leading authorities and practitioners working in avariety of national and international settings, including collegeclassrooms, corporate workshops, online, and informal groups inrural communities, offer insights and a wealth ofstrategies forfostering transformative learning in and out of the classroom.
Transformative Learning in Practice will helpreaders:
* Learn the most effective practices for promoting transformativelearning
* Understand the most helpful ways transformative learning informspractice
* Find out how the teaching setting shapes the practice oftransformative learning
* Discover the successes, strengths, and outcomes of fosteringtransformative learning
* Recognize the risks and challenges of practicing transformativelearning
This comprehensive resource includes an introduction to thetheory of transformative learning, a brief overview of the growingbody of research on the topic, and a discussion of areas for futureexploration.
Praise for Transforming Learning in Practice
"Transformative learning comes to life in this powerfulcollection of real experiences which put transformative learninginto practice in higher education, the workplace, and in communityand social change education. Every chapter is full of candidinsights from reflective practitioners about the challenges andrewards of engaging in transformative learning. A must-read foradult educators everywhere!"
--Sharan B. Merriam, professor emeritus of adulteducation, University of Georgia
"Mezirow and Taylor's book deepens our understanding of acentral idea in adult education--that meaningful learning foradults is often triggered by a transformative experience. Readersare provided a rich array of approaches which help them tounderstand and facilitate transformative learning in multiplesettings. Together these practices build a toolkit for those whowould support learning that transforms."
--Karen E. Watkins, professor, human resource andorganization development, Department of Lifelong Education,Administration, and Policy, University of Georgia
"Methods to facilitate transformative learning bear intriguingsimilarities across varied places and spaces. This book breaksthrough silo thinking and is for educators across formal andinformal settings who are concerned with individual or collectivetransformation, whether in the 'North' or 'South.'"
--Shirley Walters, professor of adult and continuingeducation, University of Western Cape, South Africa
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Persons
Jack Mezirow is professor emeritus of adult and continuingeducation at Teachers College, Columbia University. His previousbooks include Transformative Dimensions of Adult Learning,Fostering Critical Reflection in Adulthood, Learning asTransformation, and others.
Edward W. Taylor is associate professor in adulteducation at Penn State Capitol College University in Harrisburg,Pennsylvania. He has published widely on transformative learningincluding in the journals Adult Education Quarterly,International Journal of Lifelong Education, and theJournal of Transformative Education. He is a coeditor ofAdult Education Quarterly.
Content
Preface.
About the Authors.
PART ONE: INTRODUCTION.
1 Fostering Transformative Learning (Edward W.Taylor).
2 Transformative Learning Theory (Jack Mezirow).
PART TWO: TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING AS HIGHEREDUCATION.
3 Creating Alternative Realities: Arts-Based Approaches toTransformative Learning (Shauna Butterwick, Randee LipsonLawrence).
4 Constructive Teaching and Learning: Collaboration in aSociology Classroom (Debra Langan, Ron Sheese, DeborahDavidson).
5 Facilitating Transformative Learning: Engaging Emotions in anOnline Context (John M. Dirkx, Regina O. Smith).
6 Fostering Transformative Learning in Leadership Development(Joe F. Donaldson).
7 Mentoring: When Learners Make the Learning (Alan Mandell,Lee Herman).
8 Transformative Approaches to Culturally Responsive Teaching:Engaging Cultural Imagination (Elizabeth J. Tisdell, Derise E.Tolliver).
9 Promoting Dialogic Teaching Among Higher Education Faculty inSouth Africa (Sarah Gravett, Nadine Petersen).
10 Transformative Palliative Care Education (Rod MacLeod,Tony Egan).
PART THREE: TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING AS WORKPLACEEDUCATION.
11 Engaging Critical Reflection in Corporate America (StephenBrookfield).
12 Charting the Course: How Storytelling Can FosterCommunicative Learning in the Workplace (Jo A. Tyler).
13 Coaching to Transform Perspective (BethFisher-Yoshida).
14 The Transformative Potential of Action LearningConversations: Developing Critically Reflective Practice Skills(Victoria J. Marsick, Terrence E. Maltbia).
15 Transformative Learning in Adult Basic Education (KathleenP. King, Barbara P. Heuer).
16 From Tradesperson to Teacher: A Transformative Transition(Patricia Cranton).
PART FOUR: TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING AS COMMUNITY AND SOCIALCHANGE.
17 Fostering a Learning Sanctuary for Transformation inSustainability Education (Elizabeth A. Lange).
18 Popular Education, Women's Work, and Transforming Livesin Bolivia (Catherine A. Hansman, Judith KollinsWright).
19 Promoting Personal Empowerment with Women in East HarlemThrough Journaling and Coaching (Susan R. Meyer).
20 Breaking Out of the Egg: Methods of Transformative Learningin Rural West Africa (Peter Easton, Karen Monkman, RebeccaMiles).
21 Farmer Field Schools: A Platform for Transformative Learningin Rural Africa (Deborah Duveskog, Esbern Friis-Hansen).
22 Collaborative Inquiry in Action: Transformative LearningThrough Co-Inquiry (Lucia Alc ´ antara, Sandra Hayes, LyleYorks).
23 Challenging Racism in Self and Others: TransformativeLearning as a Living Practice (European-American CollaborativeChallenging Whiteness).
PART FIVE: REFLECTIONS.
24 Looking Forward by Looking Back: Reflections on the Practiceof Transformative Learning (Edward W. Taylor, JodiJarecke).
Index.
