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Scully-Russ, Ellen; Cseh, Maria; Hakimi, Lily; Philip, Jerry; Lundgren, Henriette; Ralston, D. J. – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2022
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, some US workers became "essential" overnight and were, therefore, ineligible to work from home. Millions of these workers put their lives at risk to keep society functioning. So, why do we undervalue those we cannot live without? This article explores the transformative potential of learning in and…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Transformative Learning, Labor Force Development
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Cox, Elaine – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2015
In this chapter, the author explores how the adult learning theories of andragogy and transformative learning may be used when coaching adult learners.
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Adult Learning, Learning Theories, Andragogy
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Grabove, Valerie – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1997
Transformative learning can be rational/analytical or intuitive emotional. It can effect personal or social change, and it can take place in a variety of contexts. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Learning, Change, Learning Processes, Theory Practice Relationship
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Mezirow, Jack – New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 1997
Summarizes the transformation theory of adult learning and explains the relationship of transformative learning to autonomous thinking. (SK)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Personal Autonomy, Theory Practice Relationship