Transformation
The type of learning in which adults reassess their existing values, beliefs, and assumptions rather than simply gaining new knowledge.
What is transformative learning?
In Mezirow’s theory, this experience begins the process of transformative learning by challenging a person’s existing way of understanding.
What is a disorienting dilemma?
This type of reflection examines the beliefs, values, and assumptions that shape how a person understands an experience.
What is premise reflection?
This concept describes the curiosity and inquiry that can emerge after a rupture, encouraging learners to explore what they do not yet understand.
What is in-scending?
These learning environments are designed to help learners feel protected from judgment or discrimination while building trust.
What are safe learning spaces?
This form of learning goes beyond accumulating information by changing how an adult interprets experiences and understands themselves, others, or the world.
What is perspective transformation?
During this phase of Mezirow’s process, learners critically examine the assumptions that shaped their previous perspective.
What is critically assessing assumptions?
Unlike premise reflection, this type of reflection focuses on examining the process used to solve a problem or interpret an experience.
What is process reflection?
This concept describes new learning becoming a source for action, as learners become aware of what they sense, feel, and do not yet understand.
What is awaring?
Unlike a safe space, this type of learning environment encourages learners to take risks, make mistakes, challenge perspectives, and engage in difficult conversations.
What is a brave learning space?
Mezirow’s theory distinguishes this kind of learning from simply adding new information because it involves changing a learner’s established frame of reference.
What is transformative learning?
After critically examining their assumptions, learners reach this phase when they recognize that other people may share the same dissatisfaction with an existing perspective.
What is recognizing that others share the new perspective or discontent?
Of Mezirow’s three forms of reflection, this one is specifically identified as the form that can lead to a transformation of perspective.
What is premise reflection?
These three practices are emphasized for promoting generative knowing: resonant inquiry, courageous vulnerability, and this ability to remain open to changing circumstances and perspectives.
What is flexibility?
Of the three orientations for implementing learning for transformation, this approach is designed for ambiguous, uncertain, and complex problems often associated with VUCA environments.
What is the adaptive orientation?