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Imel, Susan – 1998
Jack Mezirow's theory of transformative learning has evolved into a description of how learners learn by integrating new knowledge with their existing knowledge, beliefs, and experiences. Centrality of experience, critical reflection, and rational discourse are three common themes in Mezirow's theory, which is based on psychoanalytic theory and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Educational Practices, Educational Theories
Hansman, Catherine A., Ed. – 2002
This document contains six papers exploring emerging viewpoints, issues, and trends related to mentoring and adult learning. "Mentoring: From Athena to the 21st Century" (Catherine A. Hansman) traces the definitions of the term "mentor" and mentoring practices that have evolved since antiquity. "Emerging Perspectives on…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Learning, Colleges, Cultural Differences
Rossiter, Marsha – 2002
Increasingly, adult educators are using narrative and stories for many reasons, including their deep appeal, satisfaction, and cultural transcendence. As a fundamental structure of human meaning making narrative is a valuable classroom tool in that it can enable students to understand life events, personal actions, and solidify identity formation.…
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Adult Students
Kerka, Sandra – 2003
Appreciative inquiry (AI) is based on the heliotropic principle, which has been variously described as art and science, holistic theory and practice, and practical philosophy and change process. AI engages people and organizations in discovering what gives life to human systems when they are most effective and constructive and using that knowledge…
Descriptors: Action Research, Administrative Principles, Adult Education, Adult Learning