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Transformative Learning Theory: Subvert The Dominant Paradigm

Volume: 16 Number: 49 September 30, 2017
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Transformative Learning Theory: Subvert The Dominant Paradigm

Abstract

Transformative learning theory is one of the newest members of learning theories. This article explains the fundamental concepts of transformative learning such as meaning structures, critical reflection, perspective transformation, centrality of experience and the philosophical trends that are influenced by the theory. As a synthesis of learning theories, transfomative learning theory attracts attention of educational researchers.
Transformative learning is a 10 steps process in which an individual questions his own assumptions, experiences, feelings and beliefs in order to gain a better perception of life. In this process, the instructor’s role is facilitating the individual's perspective transformation. Critical reflection and communication skills are the essential elements of the theory. Transformative learning theory is an adult learning theory and it is expected that adults should take their own learning responsibilities. Perspective transformation is not possible with authoritarian approach. Transformative learning theory aims to form autonomous thinking individuals.
Medicine is not only applied knowledge, but also attitude and social values ​​are very important. Transformative learning theory plays an important role for medical educators in training physicians with the social values ​​they need in practice of medicine.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Review

Authors

Egemen Şen
EGE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ, TEMEL TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, TIP EĞİTİMİ ANABİLİM DALI
Türkiye

Hatice Şahin
EGE ÜNİVERSİTESİ, TIP FAKÜLTESİ, TEMEL TIP BİLİMLERİ BÖLÜMÜ, TIP EĞİTİMİ ANABİLİM DALI
Türkiye

Publication Date

September 30, 2017

Submission Date

March 9, 2017

Acceptance Date

August 3, 2017

Published in Issue

Year 2017 Volume: 16 Number: 49

APA
Şen, E., & Şahin, H. (2017). Transformative Learning Theory: Subvert The Dominant Paradigm. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, 16(49), 39-48. https://izlik.org/JA55XD87FG
AMA
1.Şen E, Şahin H. Transformative Learning Theory: Subvert The Dominant Paradigm. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2017;16(49):39-48. https://izlik.org/JA55XD87FG
Chicago
Şen, Egemen, and Hatice Şahin. 2017. “Transformative Learning Theory: Subvert The Dominant Paradigm”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 16 (49): 39-48. https://izlik.org/JA55XD87FG.
EndNote
Şen E, Şahin H (September 1, 2017) Transformative Learning Theory: Subvert The Dominant Paradigm. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 16 49 39–48.
IEEE
[1]E. Şen and H. Şahin, “Transformative Learning Theory: Subvert The Dominant Paradigm”, Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, vol. 16, no. 49, pp. 39–48, Sept. 2017, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA55XD87FG
ISNAD
Şen, Egemen - Şahin, Hatice. “Transformative Learning Theory: Subvert The Dominant Paradigm”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası 16/49 (September 1, 2017): 39-48. https://izlik.org/JA55XD87FG.
JAMA
1.Şen E, Şahin H. Transformative Learning Theory: Subvert The Dominant Paradigm. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası. 2017;16:39–48.
MLA
Şen, Egemen, and Hatice Şahin. “Transformative Learning Theory: Subvert The Dominant Paradigm”. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası, vol. 16, no. 49, Sept. 2017, pp. 39-48, https://izlik.org/JA55XD87FG.
Vancouver
1.Egemen Şen, Hatice Şahin. Transformative Learning Theory: Subvert The Dominant Paradigm. Tıp Eğitimi Dünyası [Internet]. 2017 Sep. 1;16(49):39-48. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA55XD87FG