The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians
Abstract
Mezirow (1991) defines transformative learning as a theory about constructing meaning, not just about knowledge acquisition, and the construction of meaning is about learning through critical reflection, rather than mindlessly or unquestioningly acquiring frames of reference through life experiences. Mezirow (1997) emphasizes that transformative learning is rooted in the way human beings communicate, and does not link it exclusively with the significant life events of the learner. Thus, the individual can make shifts in his/her world view and this can result in a more inclusive world-view. This qualitative article based upon transformative learning theory presents the common changes and transformations of three adults, following their movement to a new city and university as academicians.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Educational Sociology
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
June 30, 2016
Submission Date
February 4, 2016
Acceptance Date
April 1, 2016
Published in Issue
Year 2016 Volume: 6 Number: 1
APA
Şahin, M., Erişen, Y., & Çeliköz, N. (2016). The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians. Akdeniz İnsani Bilimler Dergisi, 6(1), 299-307. https://izlik.org/JA47ML77RF
AMA
1.Şahin M, Erişen Y, Çeliköz N. The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians. MJH. 2016;6(1):299-307. https://izlik.org/JA47ML77RF
Chicago
Şahin, Mehmet, Yavuz Erişen, and Nadir Çeliköz. 2016. “The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians”. Akdeniz İnsani Bilimler Dergisi 6 (1): 299-307. https://izlik.org/JA47ML77RF.
EndNote
Şahin M, Erişen Y, Çeliköz N (June 1, 2016) The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians. Akdeniz İnsani Bilimler Dergisi 6 1 299–307.
IEEE
[1]M. Şahin, Y. Erişen, and N. Çeliköz, “The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians”, MJH, vol. 6, no. 1, pp. 299–307, June 2016, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA47ML77RF
ISNAD
Şahin, Mehmet - Erişen, Yavuz - Çeliköz, Nadir. “The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians”. Akdeniz İnsani Bilimler Dergisi 6/1 (June 1, 2016): 299-307. https://izlik.org/JA47ML77RF.
JAMA
1.Şahin M, Erişen Y, Çeliköz N. The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians. MJH. 2016;6:299–307.
MLA
Şahin, Mehmet, et al. “The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians”. Akdeniz İnsani Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 6, no. 1, June 2016, pp. 299-07, https://izlik.org/JA47ML77RF.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Şahin, Yavuz Erişen, Nadir Çeliköz. The Transformational Learning of Three Adult Academicians. MJH [Internet]. 2016 Jun. 1;6(1):299-307. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA47ML77RF
