Teacher transformation: a transformative learning perspective

Authors

  • Edward W. Taylor Pensa MultiMedia Editore

Abstract

Fostering teacher transformation, change in beliefs about teaching, is a significant challenge in the education of teachers. This paper explores teacher transformation, from the theory of transformative learning with a specific focus on growing interest in the practice of fostering transformative learning. In response to this interest this paper takes a critical perspective of fostering transformative exploring the role and implications of essential four constructs: critical reflection, experience, empathy and relationships and what they mean for the practice of fostering transformative
learning and teacher transformation.

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Published

2016-02-13

How to Cite

Taylor, E. W. (2016). Teacher transformation: a transformative learning perspective. ITALIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, (15), 17–26. Retrieved from https://ojs.pensamultimedia.it/index.php/sird/article/view/1646

Issue

No. 15

Section

Studies

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