Understanding Transformative Learning: A Personal Reflection and Analysis

 

Being aware of the different ways that humans learn is crucial to your educational success. Educators can greatly benefit from understanding how learning works. By understanding how learning happens, educators can maximize their efforts and create classrooms where learners can thrive.Transformative learning (or transformation learning) is one theory of learning. Transformative learning focuses on adult education and on the idea that learners can adjust their thinking based on new information.Before posting, be sure to read Chapter 7: “Transformative Learning” from your text.
Then respond to the following:
What is your experience with transformative learning?
If you feel you have no experience with transformative learning, explain why you feel that way.
Defend your position with personal experience examples.
Has the experience been positive or negative?
What are barriers related to transformative learning?
What roles can an educator play in achieving transformative learning?