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Understanding Transformation Theory.
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Mezirow, Jack; And Others – Adult Education Quarterly, 1994
Mezirow restates the major ideas of his transformation theory and addresses criticisms in terms of adult development, ideology, and Freire's concept of conscientization. Tennant and Newman's reactions are followed by Mezirow's response. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Adult Learning, Cognitive Structures
Perspective Transformation and Adult Development.
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Tennant, Mark C. – Adult Education Quarterly, 1993
Mezirow's concept of perspective transformation (PT) is criticized for considering examples of socially expected development as instances of PT. Individual development is both social and psychological, and PT is best considered as a developmental shift (a new world view) rather than developmental progress. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Development, Adult Education, Behavior Standards, Individual Development