“the primary purpose of adult learning is transformative learning that leads to growth and empowerment”
While we might see ourselves as being 'perfectly
rational', we are in fact 'perfectly human' ie primarily motivated by emotions.
Left unchallenged, or not fully understood, our attitudes
and beliefs are major barriers to appropriate decision-making and behavior.
Matthew-Maich N et al. Transformative learning and research utilization in nursing practice: a missing link? Worldviews Evid Based Nurs 2010; 7(1): 25-35.
“transformative learning is a
process whereby individuals engage in critical reflection to develop new
perspectives, skills, and behaviors.
the process begins with
experiencing a disorienting dilemma, which is a life event that causes the
learner to pause and question underlying beliefs and assumptions.
The next and perhaps the most
important phase is critically reflecting on the disorienting dilemma to expose
the learner’s limitations and areas for improvement.
The learner then addresses these
limitations by acquiring new knowledge, skills, or attitudes.
Ultimately, these newly developed
skills will transform the learner by providing him or her with fresh
perspectives and powerful means for enacting improvement.”
Wittich CM et al. Perspective: Transformative learning: a framework
using critical reflection to link the improvement competencies in
graduate medical education. Acad Med 2010; 85(11): 1790-3. |
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