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Adult Education . A literature review focusing on Transformative Learning NASJE Annual Meeting – Philadelphia Patricia A. Lawler, Ed. D. Professor August 13, 2008. Purpose & Goals. Transformative learning as a frame for examining professional development – what the literature reports….
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Adult Education A literature review focusing on Transformative Learning NASJE Annual Meeting – Philadelphia Patricia A. Lawler, Ed. D. Professor August 13, 2008
Purpose & Goals • Transformative learning as a frame for examining professional development – what the literature reports…. • Learning strategies and tools which foster transformative approaches to facilitate knowledge construction in the context of practice – steps to change…
Professional Development • What are we trying to accomplish? • How do we facilitate learning for change? • How do we make a difference? • What are important considerations for planning, facilitating, and motivating? • Who are we as learners and why does this awareness make a difference?
Transformational Learning • …change in our beliefs /attitudes/taken for granted frames of reference (Mezirow) • …critical examination of our practice leads to alternative ways of understanding what we do (Cranton) • …go beyond set of rules & principles our ever-changing, complex context (Cranton & King)
Mezirow’s Components • Experience • Critical Reflection • Reflective Discourse • Action
Influences on the ProcessResearch beyond Mezirow • Our cognitive development may influence our ability to experience TL • Role of culture….whole-person learning • Educators’ authenticity • Not your regular expected life course change • Importance of relationships –highly social process • Individual differences & histories
Transformative Learning in the Workplace • Learning in groups/teams • Dialog & reflection • Value of collaboration • Action learning • Application • Record of professional practice experience • Linking new knowledge with previous experiences, contexts, practice
Transformational Learning & Judicial Education • Cases to consider…. • Your thoughts…..
Wrap - up • Role of transformative learning in Judicial Education • Strategies for success • Final questions • Bibliography & references