Transformative Learning
Advocating for a Holistic Approach
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12968594 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Adamantios Papastamatis (University of Macedonia, corresponding author), Eugenia A Panitsides (0000-0003-3389-5683, University of Macedonia) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2014-11-15 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Review of European Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1918-7173 • E-ISSN: 1918-7181 |
| Publisher | Canadian Center of Science and Education (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.5539/res.v6n4p74 |
| OpenAlex | W2112555356 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 13 |
The present study lays the foundations for an integrated theory of transformative learning. Traditionally, theory and research in adult education have examined learning as a purely cognitive process. However, recent studies have shifted emphasis onto more holistic approaches, perceiving the individual as a whole, consisting of mind, body and spirit. Through thorough review of relevant studies, the present paper seeks to point out that transformative theories of learning have traditionally over-relied on rational and cognitive processes in describing perspective transformation, while it makes the assumption that for transformative learning to take place, cognitive, physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions are closely interrelated. When we come to knowing and learning, linear and fragmented approaches cannot account for the perplexity of the human being, consisting of mind, body and spirit, and therefore all these parameters should be attended to
Cognition · Cognitive psychology · Cognitive science · Epistemology · Learning theory · Pedagogy · Perplexity · Perspective (graphical · Process (computing · Sociology · Transformative learning · Adult and Continuing Education Topics · Computer Science · Education and Critical Thinking Development · Ego Development and Educational Practices · Philosophy · Psychology · Artificial Intelligence
| Citations per year | 0.57 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2019 - 2024 (6) |
| Highly cited | No |