The handbook of transformative learning : theory, research, and practice / [edited by] Edward W. Taylor, Patricia Cranton, and associates.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Taylor, Edward W. (Edward Woodbury), 1952-

Cranton, Patricia.

Series:

Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Transformative learning.

Adult learning.

Adult education.

Physical Description:

xiv, 598 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, [2012]

Summary:

"The Handbook of Transformative Learning provides a comprehensive and critical review of more than three decades of theory development, research, and practice in Transformative Learning (TL). It will help adult educators understand what transformative learning is, distinguish it from other forms of learning, and foster it in their practice. The book covers five broad areas: historical, theoretical, practical, research, and future perspective. It is comprehensive, interdisciplinary, critical, reflective, and accessible to a wide audience of interested scholars, students, and practitioners. Co-edited by leading experts in the field with an advisory group of prominent authorities, this handbook is the leading resource for the field"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part 1 Setting the Context 1

1 Transformative Learning Theory: Seeking a More Unified Theory / Patricia Cranton Cranton, Patricia, Edward W. Taylor Taylor, Edward W. 3

2 Themes and Variations of Transformational Learning: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Forms That Transform / Elizabeth J. Tisdell Tisdell, Elizabeth J. 21

3 A Critical Review of Research on Transformative Learning Theory, 2006-2010 / Edward W. Taylor Taylor, Edward W., Melissa J. Snyder Snyder, Melissa J. 37

4 Studying Transformative Learning: What Methodology? / Sharan B. Merriam Merriam, Sharan B., SeonJoo Kim Kim, SeonJoo 56

5 Learning to Think Like an Adult: Core Concepts of Transformation Theory / Jack Mezirow Mezirow, Jack 73

Part 2 Exploring the Theory of Transformative Learning: Diverse Perspectives 97

6 Mezirow's Theory of Transformative Learning from 1975 to Present / Lisa M. Baumgartner Baumgartner, Lisa M. 99

7 Nurturing Soul Work: A Jungian Approach to Transformative Learning / John M. Dirkx Dirkx, John M. 116

8 Critical Theory and Transformative Learning / Stephen D. Brookfield Brookfield, Stephen D. 131

9 Transformative Learning: A Developmental Perspective / Kathleen Taylor Taylor, Kathleen, Dean Elias Elias, Dean 147

10 Deep Transformation: Forging a Planetary Worldview / Edmund O'Sullivan O'Sullivan, Edmund 162

11 Transformative Learning and the Challenges of Complexity / Michel Alhadeff-Jones Alhadeff-Jones, Michel 178

12 Transforming Transformative Learning Through Sustainability and the New Science / Elizabeth A. Lange Lange, Elizabeth A. 195

13 An Existential Approach to Transformative Learning / Peter Willis Willis, Peter 212

Part 3 Transformative Learning: Culture, Positionality, and International Perspectives 229

14 Cultural-Spiritual Perspective of Transformative Learning / Nadira K. Charaniya Charaniya, Nadira K. 231

15 Women and Transformative Learning / Leona M. English English, Leona M., Catherine J. Irving Irving, Catherine J. 245

16 Positionality and Transformative Learning: A Tale of Inclusion and Exclusion / Juanita Johnson-Bailey Johnson-Bailey, Juanita 260

17 Transformative Learning Theory: A Perspective from Africa / Peggy Gabo Ntseane Ntseane, Peggy Gabo 274

18 Transformative Learning in Europe: An Overview of the Theoretical Perspectives / Alexis Kokkos Kokkos, Alexis 289

19 International and Community-Based Transformative Learning / Olutoyin Mejiuni Mejiuni, Olutoyin 304

Part 4 Transformative Learning: Central Concepts and Settings 321

20 Critical Reflection and Transformative Learning / Carolin Kreber Kreber, Carolin 323

21 The Role of Experience in Transformative Learning / Dorothy MacKeracher MacKeracher, Dorothy 342

22 Group Work and Dialogue: Spaces and Processes for Transformative Learning in Relationships / Steven A. Schapiro Schapiro, Steven A., Ilene L. Wasserman Wasserman, Ilene L., Placida V. Gallegos Gallegos, Placida V. 355

23 Transformative Learning in the Workplace: Leading Learning for Self and Organizational Change / Karen E. Watkins Watkins, Karen E., Victoria J. Marsick Marsick, Victoria J., Pierre G. Faller Faller, Pierre G. 373

24 Fostering Transformative Learning in Higher Education Settings / Carol E. Kasworm Kasworm, Carol E., Tuere A. Bowles Bowles, Tuere A. 388

25 Fostering Transformative Learning Online / Regina O. Smith Smith, Regina O. 408

Part 5 Fostering Transformative Learning: Practices and Ethics 423

26 Transformation as Embodied Narrative / M. Carolyn Clark Clark, M. Carolyn 425

27 Learner-Centered Teaching and Transformative Learning / Maryellen Weimer Weimer, Maryellen 439

28 Storytelling and Transformative Learning / Jo A. Tyler Tyler, Jo A., Ann L. Swartz Swartz, Ann L. 455

29 Transformative Learning Through Artistic Expression: Getting Out of Our Heads / Randee Lipson Lawrence Lawrence, Randee Lipson 471

30 Fiction and Film and Transformative Learning / Christine Jarvis Jarvis, Christine 486

31 Learning to Be What We Know: The Pivotal Role of Presentational Knowing in Transformative Learning / Elizabeth Kasl Kasl, Elizabeth, Lyle Yorks Yorks, Lyle 503

32 Evaluating Transformative Learning / Patricia Cranton Cranton, Patricia, Chad Hoggan Hoggan, Chad 520

33 Educator as Change Agent: Ethics of Transformative Learning / Dorothy Ettling Ettling, Dorothy 536

Part 6 Reflecting on the Future of Transformative Learning 553

34 Reflecting Back and Looking Forward / Edward W. Taylor Taylor, Edward W., Patricia Cranton Cranton, Patricia 555.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9780470590720

0470590726

OCLC:

767564622