Transformative learning in graduate education
Masters of Social Work Students' Experiences of Personal and Professional Learning
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4097701 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thecla Damianakis (0000-0003-1866-9063, University of Windsor, corresponding author), Betty Barrett (0000-0002-6586-3187, University of Windsor), Beth Archer-Kuhn (0000-0003-4114-7060, University of Calgary), Patricia L Samson (0000-0002-6146-4218, University of Calgary), Sumaiya Matin (0000-0002-8533-2148, Ontario Public Service, Toronto, Canada), Christine Ahern (St. Clair College, Gerontology, Windsor, Canada) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pages | 2011-2029 |
| Publication date | 2020-09-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies in Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03075079.2019.1650735 |
| OpenAlex | W2970203557 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 15 |
| References cited | 29 |
Transformative learning captures the process by which students engage in their learning at holistic levels (emotional, cognitive, spiritual, physical, social, and environmental) and the extent to which they experience a change in perspective, of themselves or society. This four-year, four-cohort study (n = 40) examined the transformative learning experiences of Masters of Social Work students as they prepared to graduate and practice in their professional field. Data were collected via focus group methods and were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Three primary themes were identified: (1) transformation is a process of feeling displaced, re-evaluating, and surfacing; (2) transformative outcomes are multidimensional and embody personal and professional learning; and (3) transformative learning is a holistic experience. This study makes a novel contribution to the literature on transformative learning by empirically examining students’ experiences of transformation within accredited professional programs, and the development of pedagogical approaches that facilitate student growth within such settings
Graduate students · Higher education · Pedagogy · Political science · Professional development · Sociology · Transformative learning · Adult and Continuing Education Topics · Higher Education Learning Practices · Innovative Education and Learning Practices · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 15 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 15 |