{"product_id":"transformative-learning-in-practice-isbn-9780470257906","title":"Transformative Learning in Practice","description":"The leading authorities in the field produced this comprehensive resource, which provides strategies and methods for fostering Transformative Learning (TL) practice in a wide variety of higher and adult education settings. The book answers relevant questions such as: What are effective practices for promoting TL in the classroom? What is it about TL that is most helpful in informing practice? How does the teaching setting shape the practice of TL? What are the successes, strengths, and outcomes of fostering TL? What are the risks and challenges when practicing TL in the classroom? \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: INTRODUCTION 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Fostering Transformative Learning 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdward W. Taylor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Transformative Learning Theory 18\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJack Mezirow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING AS HIGHER EDUCATION 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Creating Alternative Realities: Arts-Based Approaches to Transformative Learning 35\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShauna Butterwick, Randee Lipson Lawrence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Constructive Teaching and Learning: Collaboration in a Sociology Classroom 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra Langan, Ron Sheese, Deborah Davidson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Facilitating Transformative Learning: Engaging Emotions in an Online Context 57\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn M. Dirkx, Regina O. Smith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Fostering Transformative Learning in Leadership Development 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoe F. Donaldson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Mentoring: When Learners Make the Learning 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlan Mandell, Lee Herman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Transformative Approaches to Culturally Responsive Teaching: Engaging Cultural Imagination 89\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElizabeth J. Tisdell, Derise E. Tolliver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Promoting Dialogic Teaching Among Higher Education Faculty in South Africa 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSarah Gravett, Nadine Petersen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Transformative Palliative Care Education 111\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRod MacLeod, Tony Egan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE: TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING AS WORKPLACE EDUCATION 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Engaging Critical Reflection in Corporate America 125\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStephen Brookfield\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Charting the Course: How Storytelling Can Foster Communicative Learning in the Workplace 136\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJo A. Tyler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Coaching to Transform Perspective 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeth Fisher-Yoshida\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The Transformative Potential of Action Learning Conversations: Developing Critically Reflective Practice Skills 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVictoria J. Marsick, Terrence E. Maltbia\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Transformative Learning in Adult Basic Education 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathleen P. King, Barbara P. Heuer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 From Tradesperson to Teacher: A Transformative Transition 182\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatricia Cranton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR: TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING AS COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL CHANGE 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Fostering a Learning Sanctuary for Transformation in Sustainability Education 193\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eElizabeth A. Lange\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Popular Education, Women’s Work, and Transforming Lives in Bolivia 205\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatherine A. Hansman, Judith Kollins Wright\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Promoting Personal Empowerment with Women in East Harlem Through Journaling and Coaching 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSusan R. Meyer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Breaking Out of the Egg: Methods of Transformative Learning in Rural West Africa 227\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Easton, Karen Monkman, Rebecca Miles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Farmer Field Schools: A Platform for Transformative Learning in Rural Africa 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeborah Duveskog, Esbern Friis-Hansen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Collaborative Inquiry in Action: Transformative Learning Through Co-Inquiry 251\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLucia Alc ´ antara, Sandra Hayes, Lyle Yorks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Challenging Racism in Self and Others: Transformative Learning as a Living Practice 262\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEuropean-American Collaborative Challenging Whiteness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FIVE: REFLECTIONS 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Looking Forward by Looking Back: Reflections on the Practice of Transformative Learning 275\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdward W. Taylor, Jodi Jarecke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 291\u003c\/p\u003e \t \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Editors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack Mezirow\u003c\/b\u003e is professor emeritus of adult and continuing education at Teachers College, Columbia University. His previous books include Transformative Dimensions of Adult Learning, Fostering Critical Reflection in Adulthood, Learning as Transformation, and others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward W. Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor in adult education at Penn State Capitol College University in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He has published widely on transformative learning including in the journals Adult Education Quarterly, International Journal of Lifelong Education, and the Journal of Transformative Education. He is a coeditor of Adult  \t \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransformative learning \u003ci\u003ein practice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTransformative learning is becoming influential in all areas of the educational landscape. In Transformative Learning in Practice, leading authorities and practitioners working in a variety of national and international settings, including college classrooms, corporate workshops, online, and informal groups in rural communities, offer insights and a wealth of strategies for fostering transformative learning in and out of the classroom.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransformative Learning in Practice will help readers:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn the most effective practices for promoting transformative learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the most helpful ways transformative learning informs practice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFind out how the teaching setting shapes the practice of transformative learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the successes, strengths, and outcomes of fostering transformative learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecognize the risks and challenges of practicing transformative learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\t \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive resource includes an introduction to the theory of transformative learning, a brief overview of the growing body of research on the topic, and a discussion of areas for future exploration.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Transforming Learning in Practice\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Transformative learning comes to life in this powerful collection of real experiences which put transformative learning into practice in higher education, the workplace, and in community and social change education. Every chapter is full of candid insights from reflective practitioners about the challenges and rewards of engaging in transformative learning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-read for adult educators everywhere!\" \u003cb\u003e—Sharan B. Merriam, professor emeritus of adult education, University of Georgia\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mezirow and Taylor's book deepens our understanding of a central idea in adult education—that meaningful learning for adults is often triggered by a transformative experience. Readers are provided a rich array of approaches which help them to understand and facilitate transformative learning in multiple settings. Together these practices build a toolkit for those who would support learning that transforms.\" \u003cb\u003e—Karen E. Watkins, professor, human resource and organization development, Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy, University of Georgia\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Methods to facilitate transformative learning bear intriguing similarities across varied places and spaces. This book breaks through silo thinking and is for educators across formal and informal settings who are concerned with individual or collective transformation, whether in the 'North' or 'South.'\" \u003cb\u003e—Shirley Walters, professor of adult and continuing education, University of Western Cape, South Africa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990406185189,"sku":"NP9780470257906","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470257906.jpg?v=1761787700","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/transformative-learning-in-practice-isbn-9780470257906","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}