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Record Nr.

UNINA9910811651203321

Autore

Taylor Edward W (Edward Woodbury), <1952->

Titolo

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

Pubbl/distr/stampa

San Francisco, : Jossey-Bass, 2012

ISBN

1-118-21893-0

1-280-67472-5

9786613651655

1-118-21891-4

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (616 p.)

Collana

Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series

Classificazione

EDU002000

Altri autori (Persone)

CrantonPatricia

Disciplina

370.11/5

Soggetti

Transformative learning

Adult learning

Adult education

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Setting the context -- pt. 2. Exploring the theory of transformative learning : diverse perspectives -- pt. 3. Transformative learning : culture, positionality, and international perspectives -- pt. 4. Transformative learning : central concepts and settings -- pt. 5. Fostering transformative learning : practices and ethics -- pt. 6. Reflecting on the future of transformative learning.

Sommario/riassunto

"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"--