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Adam L. McClain – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2024
Rooted in nearly five decades of scholarly research, transformative learning theory explores how individuals construct and reinterpret their experiences, leading to profound change. This chapter delves into the foundational principles of transformative learning within adult education, highlighting its significance and broad applications. It starts…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Adult Education, Educational History, Instructional Effectiveness
Bradshaw, Delia – Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 2009
Over the past decade or so, an educational evolution has been redefining our understanding and practices of adult community education (ACE) in profound and comprehensive ways. The name of this transformation is e-learning. A bountiful interpretation and practice of "e-learning" in ACE results inevitably in extending our educational work;…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Community Education, Transformative Learning, Adult Education
Mercer, Jenny – Research in Post-Compulsory Education, 2007
A common outcome of entering post-compulsory education as a mature aged learner appears to be development and growth of the self. However, this is often only viewed as an outcome or considered an added benefit, rather than an integral part of the academic process itself. This paper explores the relationship between academic growth and personal…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Educational Development, Higher Education, Older Adults