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Abas (Transformative Learning Theory)
Abas (Transformative Learning Theory)
School Of Nursing
Masters program in nursing
Course Title: Nursing Conceptual models of teaching
04/12/2024
ToTransformative
Mr. Sisay Habte
Learning Theory 1
Transformative Learning Theory
• Introduction
curriculum development
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Introduction
about change, dramatic, fundamental change in the way we see ourselves and
open to perspective
a revised interpretation of the meaning of one’s experience in order to guide future action
“frame of reference”,
They shape, delimit, and often distort the way we make meaning of our experience
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Elements of Frame of Reference: (Mezirow 1997)
instrumental learning
communicative learning
is involved with how others communicate their feelings, need and desire with another.
It helps the learners to become critical, autonomous and responsible thinkers.
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Domains of Learning
Experience
Critical Reflection
Development
Experience
Defined as the process of doing and seeing things and having things happen to you.
Critical Reflection
Examining the underlying beliefs and assumptions that makes sense of the experience.
Development
1. A disorienting dilemma
10. A reintegration into one’s life on the basis of conditions dictated by one’s perspective
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Key principles of transformative learning theory
• Dialogical Learning
Disorienting Dilemma
• Dilemmas usually occur when people have experiences that do not fit their expectations
• they cannot resolve the situations without some change in their views of the world.
Perspective transformation
Dialogical Learning
Action-Oriented Learning
Individuals may align their beliefs and values with their actions and behaviors.
Lifelong Process
challenges.
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Practical application of transformative learning theory
Adult Education
Professional Development
To help individual critically examine their professional practices, assumptions, and biases.
This can lead to more effective leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Community Engagement
• it can help build solidarity, resilience, and social cohesion within communities.
It can inspire action towards more sustainable lifestyles and practices.
Mobilize individuals and communities to advocate for equity, justice, and human rights.
Individual-Centric Perspective:
Overemphasis on Rationality:
Difficulty in Measurement
Critical Reflection:
This means encouraging students to critically examine their own biases, assumptions,
This means fostering autonomy, critical thinking skills, and self-directed learning abilities.
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Implications of Transformative learning theory in nursing education and
curriculum development…
Collaborative Learning:
Experiential Learning:
Students can challenge their existing perspectives and develop new knowledge.
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Implications of Transformative learning theory in nursing education and
curriculum development…