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The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians

Üç Yetişkin Akademisyenin Transformatif Öğrenmesi

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299–307
Publication Date
2022-10-12
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This qualitative article based upon transformative learning theory presents the common changes and transformations of three adults, following their movement to a new city and university as academicians

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Objective & Hypothesis:Mezirow (1991) defines transformative learning as a theory about constructing meaning, not just about knowledge acquisition, and the construction of meaning is about learning through critical reflection, rather than mindlessly or unquestioningly acquiring frames of reference through life experiences.
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Key Findings & Data:Mezirow (1997) emphasizes that transformative learning is rooted in the way human beings communicate, and does not link it exclusively with the significant life events of the learner.
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Conclusion & Impact:This qualitative article based upon transformative learning theory presents the common changes and transformations of three adults, following their movement to a new city and university as academicians
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Mezirow (1991) defines transformative learning as a theory about constructing meaning, not just about knowledge acquisition, and the construction of meaning is about learning through critical reflection, rather than mindlessly or unquestioningly acquiring frames of reference through life experiences. Mezirow (1997) emphasizes that transformative learning is rooted in the way human beings communicate, and does not link it exclusively with the significant life events of the learner. Thus, the individual can make shifts in his/her world view and this can result in a more inclusive world-view. This qualitative article based upon transformative learning theory presents the common changes and transformations of three adults, following their movement to a new city and university as academicians

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Mezirow'a göre (1991), yalnızca anlam oluşturan bilgiyi edinme ile ilgili olmayan ama anlam oluşturma ile ilgili kuram olan transformatif öğrenme kuramı, zihni kullanmadan veya sorgulamadan yaşam deneyimleri ile referans çerçeveleri edinmek yerine bu işi eleştirel düşünme ile yapmayı öğrenmektir. Mezirow (1997) transformatif öğrenmenin insanların iletişim biçimlerinde temellendiğini, yalnızca öğrenenin önemli yaşam olayları ile bağlantılı olmadığını vurgulamaktadır. Böylece bireyin kendi dünya görüşünde değişimler meydana gelmekte ve bu değişiklik daha genel bir dünya görüşü üretebilmektedir. Nitel bir araştırma olan bu makale transformatif öğrenme kuramına dayalı olarak üç yetişkinin akademisyenin yeni bir şehre ve yeni bir üniversiteye geçiş yapmalarından sonra yaşadıkları değişimler ve dönüşümleri ortaya koymaktadır.

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ŞAHİN, M., ERİŞEN, Y., ÇELİKÖZ, N. (2022). The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians. Akdeniz İnsani Bilimler Dergisi, Cilt: 6 - Sayı: 1, 299–307. https://ajindex.com/articles/433922

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