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Kloubert, Tetyana – Journal of Transformative Education, 2020
This article explores both the prerequisites and barriers of perspective transformation in the context of two Eastern European societies as examples of post-totalitarian states. Although personal cognitive development is considered as an outcome of perspective transformation, I will demonstrate that certain manifestations of cognitive development…
Descriptors: Social Change, Social Systems, Barriers, Cognitive Development
Eslit, Edgar R. – Online Submission, 2023
Task-Based Instruction (TBI) is a dynamic approach in tertiary language education that emphasizes the integration of authentic and meaningful tasks to enhance language learning outcomes. This study aims to explore the implementation of TBI in the Philippines, investigate its cognitive benefits and transformative nature, identify pedagogical…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Task Analysis, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Lavrysh, Yuliana – Comparative Professional Pedagogy, 2015
The characteristics of transformative learning as a factor of life-long learning have been presented in the article. The paper offers analysis of foreign theorists and practitioners' views on transformative learning at Canadian universities. A special attention has been paid to the exploration of transformative learning methods and techniques…
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Lifelong Learning, Vocational Education, Foreign Countries
Wang, Jui-Sheng; Pascarella, Ernest T.; Nelson Laird, Thomas F.; Ribera, Amy K. – Studies in Higher Education, 2015
In this study the authors analyze longitudinal student survey data from the 17-institution Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education (WNS) to determine the extent that the influence of overall exposure to clear and organized instruction on four-year growth in two measures of cognitive development is mediated by student use of deep approaches…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Classroom Techniques, Instructional Effectiveness, Longitudinal Studies
Pagano, Monica; Roselle, Laura – Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 2009
Students today are becoming more interested in international opportunities for study, and are drawn to alternative programs such as international service learning and international internships. These programs, however, must be carefully designed. In this paper, the authors propose using tools that go beyond the traditional understanding of…
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Transformative Learning, Service Learning, Program Effectiveness
Merriam, Sharan B. – Adult Education Quarterly: A Journal of Research and Theory, 2004
The link between development and learning is explicit in Mezirow's theory of transformational learning. Indeed, numerous studies have documented that growth and development are outcomes of transformational learning. What has not been questioned, and what is argued in this Forum article, is that it appears one must already be at a mature level of…
Descriptors: Learning Theories, Cognitive Development, Transformative Learning, Critical Thinking

Elder, Linda; Paul, Richard – Journal of Developmental Education, 2000
Lists nine strategies that help students move from being an "unreflective thinker" to a "master thinker," discussing in detail the last five strategies: reshaping character; dealing with egocentrism; redefining the way to see things; getting in touch with emotions; and analyzing group influences on life. (PGS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Structures, Community Colleges, Critical Thinking
Williams, Theresia – 2002
Despite their tremendous tragedy, the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, have also produced a juncture for transformative learning. Several transformative learning opportunities that may enable some adult learners find and use knowledge as the tool to transcend a tragedy into a learning experience have been identified. Although…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Learning, Affective Behavior, Cognitive Development